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David Chiu, MD, Plastic Surgery, New York, NY

David Tak Wai Chiu MD

Plastic Surgery•New York, NY

Aesthetic/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Hand, Plastic & Reconstructive Microsurgery

Professor of Plastic Surgery and Neurosurgery of New York University / Chief of Hand Surgery at the Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery / Chief of Hand Surgery New York Nerve Center of New York Langone Medical Center.

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  • 900 Park AveNew York, NY 10021

  • Phone+1 212-879-8880

  • Fax+1 212-879-8050

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Summary

  • Dr. David Chiu is a plastic surgeon based in New York, NY, with subspecialties in aesthetic/cosmetic plastic surgery, hand surgery, and plastic and reconstructive microsurgery. He completed his education and training at Columbia University and Washington University, and his plastic surgery residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital. He has been a professor at New York University School of Medicine since 2001. Dr. Chiu is experienced in peripheral nerve disorders, facial reconstruction, and cosmetic surgery. His published work includes studies on hand aesthetics and lower extremity reconstruction. He has received several accolades, including the Sushruta Oration Award and Hanno Millesi Award. The American Association of Plastic Surgeons has established a David T. W. Chiu Prize in Plastic Surgery Innovation and Humanism in his honor. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Education & Training

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia and Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia and Cornell Campus)Residency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 1977 - 1979
  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumInternship, Surgery, 1973 - 1977
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1973

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1977 - 2027
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 1975 - 2024
  • Plastic Surgery
    American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
  • Surgery of the Hand
    American Board of Plastic Surgery Surgery of the Hand

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Sushruta Oration Award The association of Plastic Surgery of India, 2013
  • Hanno Millesi Award Millesi Center for Surgery of Peripheral Nerve, 2010
  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com

Publications & Presentations

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