Lawrence Bass, MD, FACS, has been named a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctor, marking the tenth consecutive year he has received this designation. Only seven percent of the nation's licensed physicians are selected annually as Castle Connolly Top Doctors for their specialties within their regions. Dr. Bass is a board-certified plastic surgeon with Bass Plastic Surgery, PLLC, a Park Avenue practice known for providing highly personalized and innovative aesthetic plastic surgery treatments focused on achieving natural, enduring results.
Dr. Bass's patient care philosophy emphasizes detailed pre-surgical planning and the application of advanced surgical techniques to deliver transformative yet aesthetically balanced outcomes. His approach prioritizes 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," Dr. Bass stated.
Bass Plastic Surgery offers a comprehensive range of aesthetic procedures, with a particular 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. Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Bass is an internationally recognized researcher, author, and educator with a strong interest in advanced technologies in aesthetic surgery. He has served as a leading clinical researcher in FDA approval trials for many sought-after aesthetic technologies.
Dr. Bass's medical training includes a degree from the Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, 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 through a Research Fellowship in Microsurgery at New York University Medical Center. He currently holds a position 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. Leveraging his extensive research and teaching background, he offers information from the perspective of a Castle Connolly Top Doctor, making complex developments in the field accessible to a broader audience. Top Doctors are nominated by peer physicians and selected by the physician-led Castle Connolly research team. Castle Connolly publishes its Top Doctors list at https://castleconnolly.com and in various print and online partner publications. Nominations are open to all board-certified MDs, DOs, and DPMs, with selections based on criteria including medical education, training, hospital appointments, and disciplinary histories. Doctors cannot pay to be selected for this honor.
The consistent recognition of Dr. Bass highlights the importance of peer-reviewed excellence in the medical field, particularly in specialties like plastic surgery where patient trust and surgical precision are paramount. For patients, this designation serves as a reliable indicator of a physician's standing among colleagues, potentially guiding healthcare decisions. Within the medical community, such accolades underscore the value of continuous innovation, education, and adherence to high clinical standards. The broader implication is a reinforcement of quality benchmarks in healthcare, encouraging transparency and excellence that benefits both industry practices and patient outcomes worldwide.
