Dr. Tom Chen is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon with advanced training in both General Surgery and Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. A Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery and Board Eligible for the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Chen combines meticulous surgical technique, academic excellence, and a commitment to achieving elegant, natural-looking results tailored to each individual patient.

Dr. Chen earned his medical degree with Distinction from the University of Glasgow School of Medicine, one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious medical schools. He began his surgical career at the renowned Royal Free Hospital in London before relocating to the United States to complete residency training in General Surgery and Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, where he was selected to serve as Chief Resident in both programs. Dr. Chen trained at some of the nation’s leading institutions, including Lenox Hill Hospital and Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital (MEETH), where he had the privilege of training under internationally recognized leaders in aesthetic plastic surgery. He also trained at the renowned R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, gaining extensive experience in complex trauma and reconstructive surgery. Over the past two and a half years, Dr. Chen has worked closely alongside Dr. Kassir, further refining advanced techniques in facelift surgery, rhinoplasty, and facial rejuvenation within a high-volume aesthetic practice.

Beyond the operating room, Dr. Chen is an active academic plastic surgeon committed to advancing the field through research, education, and innovation. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and textbook chapters spanning both reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. At Lenox Hill Hospital, Dr. Chen was part of the team that performed the world’s first omentocranial free flap for recurrent glioblastoma multiforme. This pioneering work, published in Neurosurgical Review, contributed to his recognition as a Pubmed Top 10% Most Cited Clinician. Dr. Chen has also published on contemporary brow lift, facelift, and neck rejuvenation techniques in the Journal of Craniofacial Surgery and authored chapters in the authoritative textbook Expert Techniques in Aesthetic Surgery. He is an invited speaker at national and international scientific meetings, including the NYC Facelift and Rhinoplasty MasterCourse™, where he has lectured on advanced facial aesthetic surgery to plastic surgeons from around the world.

Dr. Chen believes that successful aesthetic surgery is founded on thoughtful planning, meticulous technique, and a deep appreciation for facial harmony and proportion. His goal is to enhance each patient’s natural beauty while preserving their individuality, creating results that appear refreshed, balanced, and never overdone.

Dr. Chen offers the full spectrum of aesthetic procedures for the face, nose, breast, and body, with a particular focus on facial rejuvenation and rhinoplasty. He is dedicated to providing personalized care, exceptional surgical outcomes, and the highest standards of patient safety and patient experience.