
Jeffrey A Ascherman, MD
About Jeffrey A Ascherman, MD:
Dr. Ascherman is Site Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery and a Professor of Surgery at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. He obtained his B.A. degree from Harvard University, and his M.D. from Columbia University’s Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons where he was elected into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He then completed his general and plastic surgery training at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. In addition, he completed a craniofacial fellowship in Paris.
With more than two decades of experience, Dr. Jeffrey Ascherman, Site Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery, is a highly regarded plastic and reconstructive surgeon who specializes in procedures that enhance appearance while preserving function and balance. He has been listed annually for the past 15 years in both New York Magazine’s Best Doctors and Castle Connolly’s America’s Top Doctors. Dr. Ascherman offers a full spectrum of aesthetic and reconstructive services and has a deep commitment to personalized care. Beyond his clinical practice, he’s known for his humanitarian work, performing life-changing surgeries abroad in underserved communities across Asia and South America.
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Included in New York Magazine's "Best Doctors" issue, 2011-2025.
Teacher of the Year Award, Division of Plastic Surgery, New York Presbyterian Hospital, 2009, 2012.
"President's Award" for the top presentation at the 2012 annual meeting of the Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Included in Castle Connolly's America's Top Doctors, 2011-2025.
The New York Times Magazine's "Super Doctors" list 2008-2025.
"Gold Doc" Award from the Arnold P. Gold Foundation "for demonstrating compassion, empathy and respect in the practice of medicine," 2005.
Teacher Recognition Award, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, 2000.
Best Research Paper Award at the 1994 Plastic Surgery Senior Residents Conference.
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.
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Primary Locations:
CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
161 Fort Washington Avenue
Suite 511
New York, NY 10032
- For new and current patient appointments, call:
- (212) 305-9612
- Fax:
- (212) 305-9626
Other Locations:
ColumbiaDoctors - Midtown
51 West 51st Street
Suite 380
New York, NY 10019
- For new and current patient appointments, call:
- (212) 305-9612
- Fax:
- (212) 305-9626
CUIMC/Milstein Hospital Building
177 Ft. Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032
Insurances:
Please contact the doctor's office directly to verify that your particular insurance is accepted.
Publications:
Ascherman J, Zeidler K, Jacoby A, Appel J, Berkowitz R, Castle J, Colwell A, Chun Y, Johnson D, Mohebali K. Carbon dioxide versus saline tissue expanders: Does it matter? Plast Reconstr Surg. 2016;137:31-35.
Ascherman J, Jacoby A, Alizadeh K, et al. Aeroform vs saline tissue expansion in breast reconstruction: A prospective multi-center randomized controlled clinical study. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2015;136(4 Suppl):84.
Cohen l, Ascherman J. A global update on breast implants. Aesth Plast Surg. 2014;38:908-911.
Ireton JE, Kluft JA, Ascherman JA. Unilateral and bilateral breast reconstruction with pedicled TRAM flaps: An outcomes analysis of 188 consecutive patients. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2013;1:1-7.
Huston T, Rohde C, El-Tamer M, Ascherman J. Oncoplastic breast reduction. In: El-Tamer M (ed). Principles and Techniques in Oncoplastic Breast Cancer Surgery. World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd. Singapore, 2013.
Doft MA, Hardy KL, Ascherman JA. The "fish" mastopexy. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2012;129:865e-866e.
Doft MA, Hardy KL, Ascherman JA. Treatment of hyperhidrosis with botulinum toxin. Aesth Surg J. 2012;32:238-244.