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Neil Tanna, MD, Plastic Surgery, Great Neck, NY, North Shore University Hospital

NeilTannaMD

Plastic Surgery Great Neck, NY

Aesthetic/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Plastic & Reconstructive Microsurgery, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Professor of Surgery, Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine; Associate Program Director of Plastic Surgery, Northwell Health; www.neiltanna.com

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Summary

  • Dr. Neil Tanna is a Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with clinical interest in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, breast, and body. He is Professor of Surgery and Associate Program Director of Plastic Surgery at Northwell Health in New York. Dr. Tanna is among a very small group of Plastic Surgeons in the world to have completed formal training in Otolaryngology, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, and Microvascular Surgery.

    After receiving his medical degree from Albany Medical College, Dr. Tanna completed a full Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery residency at The George Washington University. He pursued further training and completed a second full residency in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at the prestigious University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He then completed a fellowship in advanced reconstructive and microvascular surgery at the Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery at New York University (NYU).

    Dr. Neil Tanna is available for referrals of new patients, consultations, and second opinions. With special interest in reconstructive surgery, rhinoplasty, breast reconstruction, cosmetic surgery, and microsurgery, he is able to offer patients the full breadth of his surgical and patient care experience. Dr. Tanna offers a collaborative approach to patient care, while providing his patients with the highest level of quality care and an outstanding patient experience.

Clinical Expertise

  • Plastic and reconstructive microsurgery, Cosmetic / aesthetic surgery, Microvascular surgery, Rhinoplasty, Facelift, Botox injection, Dermal fillers, Neck lifts, Breast augmentation, Breast lift, Breast reconstruction, Abdominoplasty, Liposuction, Skin cancer, Clinical research

Education & Training

  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine
    NYU Grossman School of MedicineFellowship, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 2011 - 2012
  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2009 - 2011
  • George Washington University
    George Washington UniversityResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2005 - 2009
  • George Washington University School of Medicine
    George Washington University School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 2004 - 2005
  • Albany Medical College
    Albany Medical CollegeClass of 2004
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteB.S., Biology, Magna Cum Laude, 1998 - 2000
  • George Washington University
    George Washington UniversityMaster's, Business Administration

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2009 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2009 - 2023
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2012 - 2021
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2004 - 2018
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2007 - 2009
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
  • American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Clinical Paper 5th Annual NSLIJ, 2015
  • Nominated for North Shore LIJ President’s Innovation Award 2015
  • Best Poster Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons (NESPS), 2015
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Prospective Analysis of Payment per Hour in Head and Neck Reconstruction: Fiscally Feasible or Futile?  
    Smith BD, Chandler AR, Braswell A, Knobel D, Andrews BT, Bastidas N, Weichman KE, Moon VA, Kasabian AK, Tanna N, Plast Reconstr Surg, 1/1/2016
  • Surgical Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea  
    Tanna N, Smith BD, Zapanta PE, Karanetz I, Andrews BT, Urata MM, Bradley JP, Plast Reconstr Surg, 1/1/2016
  • The certificate of added qualifications in microsurgery: consideration for subspecialty certification in microvascular surgery in the United States  
    Layliev J, Broer PN, Saadeh PB, Crisera CA, Wu LC, Boyd JB, Serletti JM, Levine JP, Roostaeian J, Tanna N, Plast Reconstr Surg, 1/1/2015
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Global Plastic Surgery Statistics - A Closer Look
    Broer PN, Jenny H, Heidekrueger PI, Juran S, Patel A, Tanna N, American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS) Aesthetica, Washington, DC, 1/25/2016
  • Analysis of Alginate-Collagen Hydrogel for Use as a Bioink in Cartilage Bioprinting
    Smith BD, Goldstein TA, Grande DA, Tanna N, 5th Annual NSLIJ Research Day, Manhasset, NY, 1/19/2015
  • Optimal Closure of the Open Abdomen
    Tyrell R, Nguyen K, Sayeed S, Tanna N, 5th Annual NSLIJ Research Day, Manhasset, NY, 1/19/2015
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Lectures

  • Perfusion Assessment of the Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator Flap: A Blood Gas Analysis 
    Los Angeles, CA - 1/26/2016
  • Oncologic Accuracy of Shave Biopsy for Malignant Melanoma:  a Diagnostic Dilemma 
    Los Angeles, CA - 1/24/2016
  • Radiography in Aesthetic & Reconstructive Breast Surgery 
    Northwell Health, Lake Success, NY - 1/9/2016
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Other

Press Mentions

  • Skin Cancer Prevention Tips
    Skin Cancer Prevention TipsMay 27th, 2022
  • Guidance Offered for Breast Implant Removal Without Replacement
    Guidance Offered for Breast Implant Removal Without ReplacementApril 27th, 2021
  • People Are Shoving Beads into Their Penis Skin for Better Sex
    People Are Shoving Beads into Their Penis Skin for Better SexApril 13th, 2020
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