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Anil Shah MD FACS
Professional Background & Education

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Dr. Anil R. Shah is renowned for his expertise and stands at the forefront of modern cosmetic surgery. With a distinguished career marked by innovation and excellence, Dr. Shah's practice is entirely devoted to facial plastic surgery. Trained at prestigious institutions such as New York University (NYU) and Cornell, he honed his skills under the guidance of some of the most revered figures in the field. During his time in New York City, Dr. Shah developed cutting-edge techniques and refined his craft, becoming one of the world's foremost experts in rhinoplasty and neck lift procedures.

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This web page details Dr. Shah's education, hospital affiliations, board certifications, and various memberships. Learn about Dr. Anil Shah's education and expertise here and discover why he is one of New York City's top facial plastic surgeons.

EDUCATION

New York University Medical Center

New York, New York - Assistant Professor

Division of Facial Plastic Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

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New York University (Tisch) Hospital

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New York Presbyterian Hospital (Weill Cornell)

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Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital

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Bellevue Hospital

New York, New York
Fellowship, Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery

Preceptors: Minas Constantinides, Norman Pastorek, Philip Miller

 

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL - Clinical Associate of Surgery
Department of Surgery

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University of Chicago

Chicago, IL - Clinical Instructor
Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

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University of Illinois at Chicago

(Eye and Ear Infirmary)

 

Affiliations:

Cook County Hospital (Stroger), Children’s Memorial Hospital (Northwestern), WSVA Hospital, Lutheran General Hospital, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Michael Reese Medical Center

Chicago, IL
Residency, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

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Preceptors: Dean Toriumi, J. Regan Thomas, Steven H. Dayan, M. Eugene Tardy

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University of Illinois at Chicago

Chicago, IL - Surgical Internship, Department of Surgery

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Loyola (Stritch) School of Medicine

Maywood, IL - M.D.

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University of Illinois

Champaign, IL
B.S. in Biological Sciences

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS

  • Attending, New York University Medical Center (Tisch Hospital)

  • Attending, Manhattan VA Hospital

  • Attending, Bellevue Hospital

  • Attending, Manhattan, Eye, Ear, Throat Hospital

  • Attending, Illinois Masonic

  • Attending, St. Alexius Hospital

  • Attending, Center for Specialty Care

  • Attending, Gramercy Surgery Center

  • Attending, University of Chicago Medical Center

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

Board Certified - American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery
Board Certified - American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 19032

MEMBERSHIPS

  • Associate Member, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

  • Fellow, American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

  • Diplomate, American Academy of Otolaryngology

  • Diplomate, American Board of Otolaryngology

  • Fellow, American College of Surgeons

  • Chicago Laryngologic and Otologic Society

  • New York Facial Plastic Surgery Society

  • Triological Society

  • American Academy of Otolaryngologic Allergy

  • South Asian Physician Network

  • Network of Indian Professionals

HONORS

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor 2022, 2023, 2024

  • RealSelf Hall Of Fame 2018

  • RealSelf Top Doctor 2011, 2015

  • Consumers' Research Council of America Top Surgeons 2015

  • Marquis Who’s Who 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, 2000

  • Stritch School of Medicine Summer Research Grant, 1997

  • Phi Kappa Phi National Honorary Society, 1996

  • Golden Key National Honorary Society, 1995

  • Alpha Kappa Lambda Freshmen Honorary Society, 1992

  • Phi Eta Sigma Freshmen Honorary Society, 1992

LICENSURE

New York  •  Illinois

SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS

  • Lopez ML, Shah AR, Westine JW, O’Grady K, Toriumi DM. Comparison of Rib Carving Techniques in a Porcine Model. Archives Facial Plastic Surgery. Jan/Feb 2006.

  • Shah AR, Lattman J, Rosenberg D. Prevention of lower eyelid malposition after blepharoplasty: Anatomic and technical considerations of the inside-out blepharoplasty. Submitted Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery.

  • Miller PJ, Smith S, Shah AR. The Subzygomatic fossa: A Practical Anatomic Guide to Localization of the Zygomaticus Major Muscle. Submitted Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery.

  • Shah AR, Pearlman A, O’Grady KM, Bhattacharyya T, Toriumi DM. Dural Repair Using Alloderm in Conjunction with Fibrin Tissue Adhesive. Submitted Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

  • Shah AR, Constantinides M. Aligning Bony Width. Facial Plastic Surgery. Volume 22, Issue 1, May 2006.

  • Shah AR, Constantinides M. Cartilage Splitting Techniques on the Lower Lateral Cartilages. Facial Plastic Surgery. Volume 22, Issue 1, May 2006.

  • Shah AR, Miller P. Endonasal Grafting in Rhinoplasty. Facial Plastic Surgery. Volume 22, Issue 1, May 2006.

  • Constandinides M, Shah AR. Foreword: Rhinoplasty. Facial Plastic Surgery. Volume 22, Issue 1, May 2006.

  • Shah AR, Dayan SD, Hamilton GH. Pitfalls of Photography of Photography for Facial Resurfacing and Rejuvenation Procedures. Facial Plastic Surgery. 2005, 21(2):154-61.

  • Kim D, Shah AR, Toriumi DM. Concentric and Eccentric Carved Costal Cartilage: A Comparison of Warping. Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2006:8:42-46.

CHAPTERS

  1. Shah AR, Constantinides M. Advancement of the Medial Crural Complex to Achieve Maximal Nasal Tip Projection. Eds. Patrick Byrnne

  2. Shah AR, Constantinides M. Open Structure Rhinoplasty. Eds. Fred Stucker

  3. Laane CJ, Shah AR. Congenital Anomalies of the Nose. Current Diagnosis and Treatment in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Ed. Lalwani A. (publication 2007)

  4. Shah AR, Wise JB, Constantinides M. Facial Fillers and Implants. Current Diagnosis and Treatment in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Ed. Lalwani A. (publication 2007)

  5. Wise JB, Shah AR, Constantinides M. Otoplasty. Current Diagnosis and Treatment in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Ed. Lalwani A. (publication 2007)

  6. Monhian N, Shah AR. Scar Revision. Current Diagnosis and Treatment in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Ed. Lalwani A. (publication 2007)

  7. Kim E, Maas C, Shah AR. Facelifts, Endoscopic Browlift, and Midface Lifts. Current Diagnosis and Treatment in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Ed. Lalwani A. (publication 2007)

  8. Saltar B, Shah AR. LASERs in Head and Neck Surgery. Current Diagnosis and Treatment in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Ed. Lalwani A. (publication 2007)

  9. Constantinides M, Shah AR, Bustillo A. Nasal Analysis and Anatomy. Revision Rhinoplasty. Eds: Becker D and Park (publication 2006)

  10. Shah AR, Constantinides M. Alar Base ResectionEds. Patrick Byrnne. (publication 2007)

  11. Zoumalan RA, Shah AR, Westine JW.  The Minilift.  Advanced Therapy in Facial Plastic Surgery

  12. Westine J, Shah AR, Zoumalan R, Mini-facelift. Advanced Therapy in Facial Plastic and Reonstructive Surgery

  13. Shah AR, Kanodia R. Finesse Rhinoplasty. Masters of Rhinoplasty (publication 2009)

BOOK EDITOR

Lalwani AK, Shah AR. A Pictorial Atlas of the Head and Neck. In progress.

CONTACT US

60 East 56th St., #304 • New York, NY 10022

646.798.4905 

shah@shahfacialplastics.com

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