Craig Lehrman, MD, has been named a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctor, the fourth year he has received the esteemed Top Doctor designation. Only 7 percent of the nation's licensed physicians are chosen each year as Castle Connolly Top Doctors for their specialties in their regions. The recognition is widely regarded as a mark of excellence in the medical field and can influence patient choices when seeking specialized care.
Dr. Lehrman is a plastic surgeon with Athēnix Advanced Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Centers, a leading practice recognized for providing high-quality aesthetic, surgical, and non-surgical treatments tailored to individualized patient goals. The practice offers on-site consultation rooms, modern treatment suites, and specialized clinical staff focused on supporting patient care through recovery.
"Being recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor is especially meaningful because it reflects the trust of both my peers and my patients," said Dr. Lehrman. "Throughout my career, my goal has always been to provide thoughtful, individualized care while delivering results that look natural, balanced, and true to each patient's unique features. Every patient places an incredible amount of trust in me, and I consider it a privilege to be part of their journey. This recognition reinforces my commitment to continually advancing my craft and providing the highest standard of care."
Dr. Lehrman evaluates and treats a broad range of aesthetic and reconstructive conditions including patients seeking facial rejuvenation, body contouring, breast surgery, and post-weight-loss body reshaping. His key procedures include Facelift and Neck Lift; Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery) and Brow Lift; Facial Fat Transfer, Lip Augmentation, and Lip Flip; Breast Augmentation (including Motiva® implants); Natural Fat Transfer to Breasts; Breast Lift and Breast Reduction; Explant of Implants (Breast Implant Removal); Tummy Tuck and Extended Tummy Tuck; Liposuction and Surgical Body Contouring; Mommy Makeover; and Body Lift, Arm Lift, and Thigh Lift.
Dr. Lehrman earned his medical degree from University of New Mexico School of Medicine before completing an integrated residency training in general surgery and plastic surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He further advanced his clinical expertise through specialized fellowship training in aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. Throughout his career, Dr. Lehrman has contributed to peer-reviewed publications, participated in clinical research, and held professional memberships in leading national plastic surgery societies.
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 castleconnolly.com and in a variety of print and online partner publications. Nominations are open to all board-certified MDs, DOs, and DPMs. The Castle Connolly team chooses honorees based on nominee criteria that includes their medical education, training, hospital appointments, and disciplinary histories. Doctors do not and cannot pay to be selected as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor.
The fourth consecutive Top Doctor designation for Dr. Lehrman underscores his consistent recognition among peers and may reinforce patient confidence in his surgical expertise. For Athēnix Advanced Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Centers, the honor may enhance the practice's reputation in the competitive Scottsdale aesthetic market, where patients increasingly seek credentialed providers. The recognition also highlights the rigorous, peer-driven nature of Castle Connolly's selection process, which excludes paid placements, offering patients a trusted benchmark when evaluating plastic surgeons.
