MelissaAnnDoftMD

Plastic Surgery • New York, NY

Aesthetic/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Pediatric Plastic Surgery

Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery. Assistant Attending Surgeon, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.

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Office
755 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10021
Phone+1 212-600-4109

Fax+1 212-288-3400
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Education & Training

New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia and Cornell Campus)Residency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2009 - 2012
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Residency, Surgery, 2005 - 2009
University of California (San Francisco)Internship, Surgery, 2004 - 2005
New York University School of MedicineClass of 2004

Certifications & Licensure

CT State Medical License 2012 - 2025
NY State Medical License 2006 - 2025
PA State Medical License 2021 - 2024
ME State Medical License 2019 - 2019
American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Super Doctors Rising Stars New York Times, 2014-2015
Goulian Award for Academic Excellence in Plastic Surgery New York Presbyterian Hospital, 2011
First Prize Poster Presentation New York Regional Society of Plastic Surgery, 2010
Arnold P. Gold Foundation Circle of Excellence Award for Humanitarianism and Excellence in Teaching New York Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia, 2008-2009
Alpha Omega Alpha award for highest cumulative average over four years of medical school New York University School of Medicine, 2004
Alpha Omega Alpha New York University School of Medicine, 2004
Alumnae Golden Key Pin award for academic achievement and commitment to extracurricular activities New York University School of Medicine, 2004
Research honors in Cell Biology New York University School of Medicine, 2004
Valentine Mott Medal for academic achievement in Anatomy, Cell Biology, Histology, and Embryology New York University School of Medicine, 2001
Dr.Marie Zakrzewska Medical Scholarship for academic excellence The Kosciuszko Foundation, 2000
Magna Cum Laude Society Dartmouth College, 1999-2000
Rufus Choate Honors Dartmouth College, 1998-2000
The Byrd Scholarship for academic excellence State of Massachusetts, 1997-2000
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Postreduction Breast Augmentation.
David A. Hidalgo, Melissa A. Doft> ;Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open. 2015 Oct 1
6 citations
The Caudal Septum Columellar Strut Graft: An Alternative for Tip Support.
David A. Hidalgo, Melissa A. Doft> ;Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2015 Sep 1
60 citations
The newborn butterfly project: a shortened treatment protocol for ear molding.
Melissa A. Doft, Alison B. Goodkind, Shawn Diamond, Jennifer I. DiPace, Ashutosh Kacker, Anthony N. LaBruna> ;Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2015 Mar 1
6 citations
The impact of mastopexy on brassiere cup size.
Katie E. Weichman, Melissa A. Doft, Alan Matarasso> ;Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2014 Jul 1
3 citations
The "fish" mastopexy.
Melissa A. Doft, Krista L. Hardy, Jeffrey A. Ascherman> ;Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2012 May 1
33 citations
Treatment of hyperhidrosis with botulinum toxin.
Melissa A Doft, Krista L. Hardy, Jeffrey A. Ascherman> ;Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2012 Feb 1
2 citations
Examining reduction mammaplasty in Hispanic and African American populations: a changing landscape in American plastic surgery.
Melissa A. Doft, Austin Lee Chiang, Krista L. Hardy, Graham S. Schwarz, Jeffrey A. Ascherman, June K. Wu, Christine H. Rohde> ;Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery. 2011 Dec 1
7 citations
Treatment of hyperextension deformity of the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint in basal joint arthritis: a novel technique based on an anatomic study.
Ioannis C. Zouzias, Melissa A. Doft, Akin Uzumcugil, Melvin P. Rosenwasser> ;Techniques in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery. 2011 Jun 1
17 citations
Treatment of axillary hyperhidrosis with botulinum toxin: a single surgeon's experience with 53 consecutive patients
Melissa A. Doft, Jennifer Kasten, Jeffrey A. Ascherman> ;Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 2011 May 11
4 citations
Under a microscope:Julius H. Jacobson, MD (1927-).
Melissa A. Doft, Warren D. Widmann, Mark A. Hardy> ;Journal of Surgical Education. 2008 Jul 1
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Journal Articles

Treatment of Hyperhidrosis with Botulinum Toxin.
Melissa A. Doft, MD, Krista L. Hardy, Jeffrey A. Ascherman, MD., Aesthetic Surgery Journal
Rebalancing of Forces as an Adjunct to Resection Suspension Arthroplasty for Trapezial Osteoarthritis
Kazanowski M, Saadeh P, Sharma S, Beasley R, Annals of Plastic Surgery
Breast Augmentation: Novel techniques. new implants, and an update on complications.
Naikhoba C. O. Munabi, BA and Melissa A. Doft, MD, Prime, 10/2013

Books/Book Chapters

Reconstructive Surgery of the Chest, Abdomen and Pelvis
Chapter: The Preoperative Evaluation of Patients Undergoing Chest Wall Reconstruction
Kazanowski M, Gurtner G
Hyperhidrosis: Causes, Treatments Options and Outcomes.
Chapter: Botulinum Toxin for the Treatment of Primary Focal Hyperhidrosis: Pretreatment Considerations, Technique, and Expected Outcomes.
Naikhoba C. O. Munabi, BA, Jeffrey A. Ascherman, MD and Melissa A. Doft, MD.2014
Cosmetic Surgery
Chapter: Otoplasty
Doft M and LaBruna A.2010
Geriatric Anesthesiology
Chapter: Wound Healing Operations in Geriatric Persons
Hanflik A, Doft M, Cain C, Brem H2007
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