He imbues each step of the process with dignity, comfort, compassion, and warmth. As his patient, you will have a clear, personalized path forward and guidance in each decision along the way.
2,000++ Successful microsurgical flap reconstructions.
20+ years+ years Performing diep flaps and other microsurgical breast reconstructions.
99+%+ % Success rates on microsurgical procedures with outstanding results.
His background as one of the country’s foremost surgeons for breast reconstruction makes him a sought-after expert among his peers. With over 20 years of experience performing complex microsurgery, Dr. Smith is regularly consulted for challenging cases as well as revision surgery for patients seeking to correct a prior breast reconstruction. He brings his meticulous eye for detail and keen aesthetic sensibility to every surgery to achieve exceptional results. Using advanced techniques that Dr. Smith pioneered, patients recover quicker and with less pain.
His passion for providing the best care for his patients has earned Dr. Smith numerous Patients’ Choice Awards and recognitions, including being named one of Newsweek Magazine’s America’s Top Doctors for Cancer and New York Magazine’s Best Doctors. He has published extensively on breast reconstruction and has been an invited speaker at almost every major national and international plastic surgery conference.
This approach has earned him numerous Patients' Choice Awards and recognitions. His work has been published extensively in a variety of medical journals, and he has been invited to speak at numerous national and international conferences.
The Friedman Center for Breast and Lymphatic Surgery
is the leading practice for breast reconstruction surgery in
New York. The center offers a comprehensive patient
support system and an integrated approach to compassionate care.
I didn’t have to take any pain medicine. It was just amazing. . . I had this major surgery and was home the next day.
I would 100% recommend Dr. Smith and just say there isn’t a better doctor out there for this.
I'm astonished. I am amazed at how Dr. Smith was able to create another breast for me from nothing.
Dr. Smith is the happy ending to this story. Everyone that I spoke to about him said, ‘you're in great hands.’
I can't believe I didn't feel any pain. I didn't really need any painkillers. Not at all.
He will always give you his best. He will help you to feel whole again. He will help you to feel like the person you were before.
I can tell you now 1,000% that I made the right decision...the way that they look, you cannot even see a scar.
I felt like this doctor is something. He has a good heart. He’s very gentle and very nice.
And I just realized how thorough he was, He was prepared. He was well informed, and knew his craft.
Dr. Smith was very, very nice and friendly. He was very down to earth compared to some doctors. He's knowledgeable, of course.
He's even more impressive than I had first thought. He is very direct and he's smart. And he will explain things to you.
It's very important to me to have good bedside manner. And Dr. Smith took the time. He made me feel like he could do this 1-2-3, and I'd be good to go.
Dr. Smith lives with his wife and twin sons on Long Island. He loves to travel and has served as a medical volunteer in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Central America, and South America. He teaches as a full Professor of Surgery at Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine, is an avid tennis player, and gives back to the community through his philanthropy work.
For over 20 years, Dr. Smith has dedicated his time, energy, and surgical skills to helping others. He has traveled worldwide to perform reconstructive surgery and teach international colleagues. In addition to his numerous overseas trips for personal volunteer work, Dr. Smith has collaborated with organizations such as Rainforest Health Project and Healing the Children.
Back home, Dr. Smith and his wife are ardent supporters of charities and organizations that help women facing breast cancer. He participates in many community conferences, seminars, and workshops through the Friedman Center for Breast and Lymphatic Surgery and the broader Northwell Health System.