Leslie E. Cohen, M.D., FACS

About Leslie E. Cohen, M.D., FACS

Personal Statement

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Using the most advanced surgical techniques with technical precision and attention to detail, I strive to provide the highest quality reconstructive and aesthetic surgery that will enhance each patient’s quality of life. I employ the latest 3-D imaging technology to optimize the reconstructive plans and am trained to use muscle-sparing techniques called perforator flaps to provide each patient the most ideal reconstruction to restore appearance and function.

Biographical Info

Leslie is originally from Long Island, New York. She graduated as a Presidential Scholar from Stanford University in 2006 and went on to obtain her medical degree from Mount Sinai Medical School in 2010. She then completed her residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery in 2016 at Weill Cornell/Columbia University, New York Presbyterian Hospital where she was awarded the Dicran Goulian Award for Academic Excellence in Plastic Surgery. She went on to complete a fellowship in microsurgery for reconstruction of oncologic and traumatic defects at NYU Langone Medical Center and at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Her clinical expertise is in microsurgical perforator flaps (DIEP flap, SGAP/IGAP flap, PAP flap) and implant based reconstruction after breast cancer as well as complex reconstruction for adults and children who have defects after surgery of the head and neck, abdominal wall, spine, pelvis and extremities. She also offers aesthetic surgery for the face and body with the goal to enhance appearance with a natural un-operated look using the most advanced surgical techniques available.

In her free time she enjoys live music, cooking, hiking and spending time with her husband and two children. Leslie has a passion for providing medical care to underserved regions. She has participated in numerous surgical missions for reconstructive plastic surgery across the world including Angkor Children’s Hospital in Cambodia, El Salvador and rural Belize.

For related news about Dr. Leslie Cohen:

Thanks to Dr. Cohen, Khelani Cain's first year of life has been nothing short of miraculous, read the full story .
With the help of Dr. Cohen, Joelle Obsatz, the owner of Butterfield Market is cancer-free today. Read the full story

Honors and Awards

New York SuperDoctor: an Honor given to 5% of all New York physicians

Board Certifications

American Board of Plastic Surgery

Clinical Expertise

Breast Reconstruction With DIEP Free Flap

Breast Augmentation

Breast Reduction

Reconstruction of Breast With Insertion of Breast Implant

Breast Lift

Botox and Fillers

Cosmetic Eye Surgery

Liposuction

Post Bariatric Surgery

Botulinum Toxin (Botox Injection)

Body Contouring

Rhinoplasty

Facial Cosmetic Surgery

Vaginal Reconstruction

Reconstruction, Pelvis

Tummy Tuck

Abdominoplasty

Breast Reduction and Mastopexy

Reconstruction After Mohs Micrographic Surgery

Transgender, S/P Sex Reassignment Surgery

Facial Reanimation Surgery

Languages

English

Research

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