Dr. Bahman Guyuron, an internationally recognized plastic surgeon based in Cleveland, Ohio, has been honored with the Clinician of The Year in 2025 and the Honorary Award in 2024 by the American Association of Plastic Surgeons (AAPS), the highest distinction awarded by the organization. These recognitions highlight Dr. Guyuron's contributions to medicine, his innovation in plastic surgery, and his lasting impact on patient care and surgical education worldwide.
Founded in 1921, the AAPS is the oldest and most respected organization in the specialty. The Honorary Award is reserved for individuals whose work has significantly advanced the science, research, and humanitarian aspects of medicine. Dr. Guyuron's recognition reflects decades of pioneering work, including notable techniques in facial plastic surgery and his globally recognized surgical treatment for migraine headaches, offering meaningful relief to thousands of patients.
In addition to the AAPS honors, Dr. Guyuron continues to receive national and international recognition. He was named to America's Best Plastic Surgeons 2025 by Newsweek and Statista in multiple categories including Rhinoplasty, Facelift, and Eyelid Surgery. He was also recognized as one of Cleveland's Best Doctors 2025 by Cleveland Magazine and honored by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery for Global Contributions to aesthetic plastic surgery. Reuters recognized him as one of the top 5 rhinoplasty surgeons in the world, and a vote by over 7,000 plastic surgeons placed him among the top 2 plastic surgeons for rhinoplasty.
With over four decades of experience, Dr. Guyuron has authored more than 300 peer-reviewed publications, 6 textbooks, and delivered more than 1,200 lectures in over 30 countries, earning him a reputation as a "teacher's teacher." His contributions include pioneering work in facial plastic surgery and the development of a surgical treatment for migraine headaches that has provided relief to thousands of patients worldwide.
"These gratifying recognitions by the plastic surgery colleagues make decades of assiduous work to improve the safety and efficacy of plastic surgery technique and international travel to share new ideas worthwhile," said Dr. Guyuron. "I am honored to contribute to a field that continues to evolve and change patients' lives."
Dr. Guyuron is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and is consistently ranked among the leading plastic surgeons in the country. Founded by Bahman Guyuron, Zeeba Clinic and Medspa is a destination for advanced plastic surgery and aesthetic care based in Cleveland, Ohio, attracting patients from across the United States and internationally for a range of surgical and non-surgical treatments.
The implications of this recognition are significant for the field of plastic surgery. Dr. Guyuron's work, particularly in migraine surgery, has opened new avenues for treating chronic conditions and improving patient quality of life. His extensive publication record and global lectures have helped shape surgical standards and education, influencing a new generation of surgeons. For patients, this recognition underscores the availability of advanced, evidence-based surgical options that can provide lasting relief from conditions like migraines. For the industry, it highlights the importance of innovation and research in driving the field forward.
