Leon A. Goldstein, M.D.

Dr. Goldstein received his college degree from Yale University and his MD degree from Albany Medical College of Union University in 1978. The necessary seven years training led to proficiency in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Goldstein has been certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery since 1987. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery which is the premier and only nationally recognized board for cosmetic surgery by the Board of Medical Specialties. Dr. Goldstein is also a member of the Northeast Society of Plastic Surgery and International College of Surgeons. He also participated in the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery and the American Society of Hair Restoration.

Dr. Goldstein has his own in-office private surgical suite with its own dedicated staff for the express purpose of providing a private, intimate, and safe setting for cosmetic surgery. The facility is accredited by the Joint Commission of Hospital Accreditation which is also the national organization that accredits and certifies hospitals. Dr. Goldstein has admitting privileges at Yale-New Haven Hospital and Middlesex Hospital in Connecticut, and Miriam, Women's & Infant's and Kent Hospitals in Rhode Island. He has received the Yale Plastic Surgery award for instructing doctors in plastic surgery.

Dr. Goldstein's practice is dedicated to cosmetic surgery with major contribution and emphasis on all aspects of minimally invasive as well as advanced techniques in facial, eye, and breast surgery. New procedures have been employed in body contouring including tummy tucks, thigh and arm lifts, trunk reduction, and liposuction. Laser treatment of the aging skin is also an important facet of the care available.

Dr. Goldstein's mission is to provide the best possible cosmetic results under the safest possible conditions. This requires working in nationally recognized hospitals as well as his private facility. He feels that safety is of the utmost importance and that appropriate training and certification in this field of expertise is essential. Many other different specialties are also performing cosmetic surgery (plastic surgery) whose training is not to the same degree and experience. "plastic surgery" and "cosmetic surgery" should signify the same level of excellence that is provided only by a board-certified plastic surgeon who embodies the skill of not only the cosmetic but also the reconstructive surgeon. This type of training provides and promotes quality and expert service no matter what challenges may arise. Consultation is free and performed by the doctor himself. Financing is available.