Dr. Lawrence Bass, a board-certified plastic surgeon, has been named a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctor, marking the tenth consecutive year he has received this designation. Only 7 percent of the nation's licensed physicians are selected annually as Castle Connolly Top Doctors for their specialties in their regions. Dr. Bass practices at Bass Plastic Surgery, PLLC, a leading Park Avenue practice known for delivering highly personalized and innovative aesthetic plastic surgery treatments focused on natural, enduring results.
His approach to patient care emphasizes detailed pre-surgical planning and the application of advanced surgical techniques to achieve transformative, aesthetically balanced outcomes. Dr. Bass's philosophy centers on precise execution and dedicated post-operative management to ensure optimal results and patient satisfaction. "Being recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor means so much to me because of the vetting and colleague recognition that is required to achieve this designation as a physician at the top of your field," said Dr. Bass.
Bass Plastic Surgery offers a comprehensive range of aesthetic plastic surgery, with a focus on facial rejuvenation. Dr. Bass frequently evaluates and treats patients seeking procedures such as deep plane and mini-facelifts, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), and minimally invasive brow lifts. He is an internationally recognized researcher, author, and educator with a particular interest in advanced technologies in aesthetic surgery, having been a leading clinical researcher in FDA approval trials for many sought-after aesthetic technologies.
Dr. Bass completed his medical degree at the Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, followed by a residency in General Surgery at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center and a residency in Plastic Surgery at the Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery at NYU Medical Center. He further specialized with a Research Fellowship in Microsurgery at New York University Medical Center and currently serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.
Through his podcast, Park Avenue Plastic Surgery Class, Dr. Bass has spent the past four years providing expert insights into plastic surgery techniques, trends, and patient-focused advancements. Drawing on his research and teaching experience, he delivers information from the perspective of a Castle Connolly Top Doctor, making complex developments in plastic surgery accessible. Top Doctors are nominated by peer physicians and selected by the physician-led Castle Connolly research team, with nominations open to all board-certified MDs, DOs, and DPMs. The selection process, detailed at https://castleconnolly.com, is based on criteria including medical education, training, hospital appointments, and disciplinary histories, with doctors not paying to be selected.
