
Robert Christopher Silich MD FACS
Aesthetic/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Burn
Clinical Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery, Cornell Univ-Weill Medical College
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121A East 83rd StreetNew York, NY 10028
Phone+1 212-628-6800
Fax+1 212-249-2370
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Summary
- Robert Silich, MD, is a plastic surgeon based in New York, NY, specializing in aesthetic and cosmetic plastic surgery, as well as burn management. He completed his medical education at Georgetown University School of Medicine and undertook residencies in surgery and plastic surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital. He has served as an Associate Clinical Professor at New York-Presbyterian Hospital since 2025, having previously worked as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery there. Dr. Silich is experienced in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, among other procedures, and has several publications to his name, including on topics like rhytidectomy and necklift. He has been recognized multiple times as a top doctor by New York Magazine and Castle Connolly.
Education & Training
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia and Cornell Campus)Chief Residency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 1998 - 1999
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia and Cornell Campus)Residency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 1997 - 1999
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Residency, Surgery, 1993 - 1997
Georgetown University School of MedicineClass of 1993
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2003 - 2027
MD State Medical License 2019 - 2027
NJ State Medical License 2013 - 2027
NY State Medical License 1994 - 2027
FL State Medical License 2020 - 2024
DC State Medical License 2019 - 2022
American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- New York Magazine: Best Doctors Castle Connolly, 2006, 2009-2010, 2013, 2019-2021, 2023-2025
- Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2006-2018, 2020-2023
- Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 9 citationsLimited-incision face lift technique.Gerald Imber, Robert Christopher Silich
Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2001-05-01
Journal Articles
- Thrombolytic Therapy following Rhytidectomy and BlepharoplastyMick, S.L., Spann, M.D., Patel, M.P., Silich, R.C., Bacilious, N., Hoffman, L.A., Talmor, M., Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2004
Books/Book Chapters
Press Mentions
Bye-Bye, Botox: Beauty Junkies Are Now Injecting ThisOctober 13th, 2017
Say Goodbye to Your Turkey NeckNovember 1st, 2016
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