Andrew Weinstein, MD
BOARD-CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON
A native New Yorker, Dr. Andrew Weinstein is a board-certified plastic surgeon committed to helping his patients achieve natural, beautiful, and long-lasting results.
Dr. Weinstein was drawn to the field of plastic surgery by his aesthetic eye, artistic ability, and meticulous attention to detail. He is aesthetic fellowship-trained in the most advanced surgical techniques of the breast, body, and face, and nonsurgical procedures for facial rejuvenation. Dr. Weinstein was mentored by Dr. David Hidalgo throughout his surgical training and is honored to be in practice together.
Dr. Weinstein is a diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine and Attending Surgeon at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Weinstein has been selected annually to the list of Castle Connolly Top Doctors and SuperDoctor's Top New York Physicians.
Academic Highlights
B.S.
M.D.
M.S.
Plastic Surgery Residency
Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship
Clinical Research Fellowship
Cornell University
NYU School of Medicine
Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health
Weill Cornell and Columbia University Medical Centers of New York–Presbyterian Hospital
Emory Aesthetic Center (Program Director: Dr. Foad Nahai)
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Academic Highlights
B.S.
Cornell University
M.D.
NYU School of Medicine
M.S.
Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health
Plastic Surgery Residency
Weill Cornell and Columbia University Medical Centers of New York–Presbyterian Hospital
Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship
Emory Aesthetic Center (Program Director: Dr. Foad Nahai)
Clinical Research Fellowship
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Education and Training
Dr. Weinstein graduated from Cornell University summa cum laude and earned his medical degree with honors from NYU School of Medicine. Dr. Weinstein then went on to complete an intensive six-year residency in plastic surgery at Weill Cornell and Columbia University Medical Centers of New York–Presbyterian Hospital, where he had the opportunity to learn aesthetic and reconstructive surgery from distinguished faculty, including Dr. David Hidalgo. In his final year of residency, Dr. Weinstein was selected to serve as Administrative Chief Resident for the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship
Following residency, Dr. Weinstein elected to pursue an additional year of subspecialty training in advanced and minimally invasive aesthetic surgery at Emory Aesthetic Center under the leadership of world-renowned plastic surgeon, Dr. Foad Nahai. During this prestigious fellowship, endorsed by The Aesthetic Society, Dr. Weinstein performed numerous aesthetic surgeries of the face, breast, and body and nonsurgical facial rejuvenation procedures using neuromodulators (Botox®, Dysport®), dermal fillers (Restylane®, Juvéderm®), and peels, further refining his expert techniques. Additionally, as a faculty member in the Emory University School of Medicine Division of Plastic and Reconstruction Surgery, Dr. Weinstein had the privilege of training the next generation of plastic surgeons.
Research
Dr. Weinstein has conducted extensive basic science and clinical research to advance the field of plastic surgery. After college, Dr. Weinstein spent a year in the Laboratory of Bioregenerative Medicine and Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College studying different ways to bioengineer vascularized tissues for wound reconstruction. As a member of the Honors Program at NYU School of Medicine, Dr. Weinstein studied novel therapies to improve wound healing in the Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Laboratories.
During residency, Dr. Weinstein recognized that a deeper understanding of clinical research methods would enable him to always remain at the forefront of cutting-edge treatments for his patients. This led Dr. Weinstein to complete a master’s degree at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, where he was awarded the Robert P. Abelson Prize for Excellence. At the same time, Dr. Weinstein pursued a clinical research fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and received the Dr. Jerome P. Webster Research Award for his study on patient satisfaction after breast reconstruction.
Scientific Writing
Dr. Weinstein has authored over 40 research articles in peer-reviewed journals and textbook chapters on aesthetic surgery. He has been invited to present his work at both regional and national plastic surgery meetings and honored with multiple awards, including the coveted American Society of Plastic Surgeons Top Paper award and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery journal’s Best Overall Cosmetic Paper award for his clinical studies with Dr. Hidalgo. Dr. Weinstein currently serves as a peer-reviewer for the three top plastic surgery journals—Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Aesthetic Surgery Journal, and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery—and is an Editorial Board member on Aesthetic Surgery Journal.
Select Publications
Journal Articles:
“A layered approach to neck lift” in Plastic and Aesthetic Research (2021)
Co-author: Dr. Foad Nahai
“Intraoperative Comparison of Anatomical versus Round Implants in Breast Augmentation” in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (2017)
Co-author: Dr. David Hidalgo
“Use of continuous positive airway pressure after rhinoplasty, septoplasty, and sinus surgery: A survey of current practice patterns” in Laryngoscope (2015)
Co-authors: Dr. Justin Cohen, Yuna Larrabee, and Michael Stewart
“Invited Discussion on: Plane Change Versus Capsulotomy: A Comparison of Treatments for Capsular Contraction in Breast Augmentation Using the Subfascial Plane” in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (2020)
Co-author: Dr. David Hidalgo
“The Price of Aesthetics After Nipple-Sparring Mastectomy: A Cost-Minimization Analysis of Skin Banking with Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap” in Annals of Plastic Surgery (2019)
Co-Authors: Drs. Rachel Akintayo, Olushola Olorunnipa, and David Otterburn
“Surgical Treatment for Capsular Contracture: A New Paradigm and Algorithm” in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (2020)
Co-author: Dr. David Hidalgo
Textbook Chapters:
“Blepharoplasty” in Tips and Tricks in Plastic Surgery (2021)
Co-author: Dr. Henry Spinelli
“Safety in Body Contouring” in Fat Transfer in Plastic Surgery: Techniques, Technology and Safety (In press)
Co-author: Dr. Foad Nahai
