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Irena Karanetz, MD, Plastic Surgery, Garden City, NY, New York-Presbyterian Queens

IrenaKaranetzMD

Plastic Surgery Garden City, NY

Aesthetic/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

Physician

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Summary

  • Dr. Irena Karanetz joined New York Plastic Surgical Group in 2019. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Loyola University Chicago with Magna Cum Laude distinction. She then went on to receive her Doctor of Medicine degree from Rush Medical College in 2012. Throughout her education, Dr. Karanetz received numerous honors and awards for both academic and clinical excellence including induction into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, the Award for Excellence in Surgery, and the Academic Achievement Award from the American Medical Women’s Association. While in medical school, Dr. Karanetz was also actively involved in multiple community health clinics. During that time, she helped organize outreach events for the underserved patient population.

    As an avid researcher, Dr. Karanetz has authored a number of academic articles and presentations on topics including melanoma reconstruction, breast cancer reconstruction, and clinical outcomes following microsurgical breast reconstruction. In addition to breast reconstruction surgeries, Dr. Karanetz performs a wide variety of cosmetic procedures including breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast lift, abdominoplasty, body contouring surgeries, rhinoplasty, and both surgical and non-surgical facial rejuvenation.

    In addition to English, Dr. Karanetz is also proficient in Ukrainian, Russian, Polish, and Spanish. In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors, traveling, spinning, reading, and photography.

    Dr. Irena Karantez can see and accept new patients throughout the greater New York metropolitan area.

Education & Training

  • Lenox Hill Hospital-Northwell Health
    Lenox Hill Hospital-Northwell HealthFellowship, Aesthetic and Cosmetic Surgery, 2018 - 2019
  • Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
    Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/NorthwellResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2012 - 2018
  • Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
    Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/NorthwellResidency, Integrated Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency , 2012 - 2018
  • Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
    Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical CenterClass of 2012, M.D., Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society
  • Loyola University Chicago
    Loyola University ChicagoB.S., Biology, Magna Cum Laude, 2004 - 2008

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2013 - 2024
  • American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • The Largest Private Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Practice in the U.S. Welcomes Dr. Irena Karanetz as the 20th Physician at Long Island Plastic Surgical Group
    The Largest Private Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Practice in the U.S. Welcomes Dr. Irena Karanetz as the 20th Physician at Long Island Plastic Surgical GroupAugust 23rd, 2019

Other Languages

  • Polish, Ukrainian, Russian, Spanish

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