About Dr. Ramtin Kassir
Dr. Kassir is a well-known celebrity surgeon and has given his expertise in countless print and multimedia outlets, including The New York Times, New York Magazine, Fox and CNN news and many more.
Ramtin Kassir, M.D. is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Kassir went on to the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. A NJ plastic surgeon, Dr. Kassir completed his Post-Doctoral training with a Residency in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery from the University of Texas Medical Branch and a Fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery from the University of South Florida. Dr. Kassir is Triple board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the American Board of Otolaryngology, American Board of Sleep Medicine, and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Dr. Kassir has been in private practice since 1997 and has extensive experience in the fields of facial plastic and cosmetic surgery, endoscopic surgery and laser surgery.
In addition to his clinical appointments, Dr. Kassir maintains memberships in several professional societies, including:
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Fellow American College of Surgeons
American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery
American Board of Otolaryngology
American Board of Sleep Medicine
Dr. Kassir's hospital affiliations include:
Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, New York
St. Joseph's Hospital system Wayne and Paterson, New Jersey
Chilton Memorial Hospital, Pompton Plains, New Jersey
Wayne Surgical Center, Wayne, New Jersey
As a talented artist and sculptor, he feels it is important to "have an artistic eye when performing cosmetic surgery".
Dr. Kassir was chosen as "Surgeon of The World" for The Healers of the World Through Jesus Christ - a foundation that organizes medical missions in the Far East.
Charitable
Work
Dr. Kassir has performed multiple mission trips to his home country Iran. Feeling privileged after getting an excellent education and training in the US, he wants to give back to the people. He has performed multiple trips and helped numerous families in poverty-struck and underprivileged areas. Many of these patients had facial defects either from birth or trauma. He works closely with the local surgeons to ensure sustainability and proper post-operative care.
This type of commitment and work is very important to Dr. Kassir, as many people in these areas do not have access to quality medical care. Dr. Kassir's skills as a surgeon have helped countless people regain their confidence and improve their quality of life.
