Dr. Scot Bradley Glasberg, M.D., F.A.C.S. — board-certified plastic surgeon in Manhattan, New York

Dr. Scot Bradley
Glasberg

Dr. Scot Bradley Glasberg, a lifelong New Yorker, is a board-certified plastic surgeon recognized nationally and internationally for his leadership, innovation, and commitment to patient safety and surgical excellence.

Years in
Practice
30+
Board
Certifications
2
National Leadership
Positions
10+
Peer-Reviewed
Publications
50+

Education & Training

A graduate of Columbia University (cum laude) and the New York University School of Medicine (with honors), Dr. Glasberg completed his General Surgery training at the University of Connecticut, during which he took time to pursue a research fellowship in Craniofacial Surgery at NYU's Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery. He went on to complete his Plastic Surgery Residency at the State University of New York Health Sciences Center.

Dr. Glasberg is certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. He previously served as Director of Plastic Surgical Education at the State University of New York Health Sciences Center and as Associate Chief of Plastic Surgery at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center.

A highly active leader in organized medicine, Dr. Glasberg is a Past President of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the Plastic Surgery Foundation (PSF). He has also served on the ASPS/PSF Executive Committee and Board of Directors as Vice President of Development, Vice President of Advocacy and Health Policy, and Vice President of Finance. Currently, he serves as President of Plastic Surgery Practice Solutions, the for-profit subsidiary of ASPS.

His professional leadership extends beyond plastic surgery. He has served on the Board of Governors of the American College of Surgeons and as President and Trustee Chair of multiple medical societies, including the New York County Medical Society, the New York State Society of Plastic Surgeons, and the New York Regional Society of Plastic Surgeons. He currently serves as a Councilor for the Medical Society of the State of New York and has represented the American Medical Association in official capacities.

American Society of Plastic Surgeons member American Board of Plastic Surgery certified American Board of Surgery certified Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) American Board of Medical Specialties MOC certified

Board Certifications & Memberships

American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Board of Plastic Surgery
American Board of Surgery
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
American Board of Medical Specialties MOC

National & Regional Leadership

Plastic Surgery Societies

  • Past President — American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
  • Past President — Plastic Surgery Foundation (PSF)
  • President — Plastic Surgery Practice Solutions (ASPS subsidiary)
  • VP of Development; VP of Advocacy & Health Policy; VP of Finance — ASPS/PSF
  • Past President — New York State Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • Past President & Trustee Chair — NY Regional Society of Plastic Surgeons

Broader Medical Leadership

  • Board of Governors — American College of Surgeons
  • Past President — New York County Medical Society
  • Councilor — Medical Society of the State of New York
  • Official Representative — American Medical Association

Advocacy & Legislative Work

Dr. Glasberg is a frequent advocate in Washington, D.C. and Albany on behalf of patients and physicians, speaking on healthcare, regulatory, and medicolegal issues. He has testified before Congressional committees and FDA panels.

His leadership and service have been recognized at the highest levels. He has received the Distinguished Service Award of the Plastic Surgery Foundation (2018), the organization's highest honor, and the President's Award of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (2008) for outstanding contributions.


Research & Areas of Expertise

Breast Implant Safety & Reconstruction

Research published in numerous peer-reviewed journals focusing on innovations in breast implant safety and breast reconstruction.

Regenerative Medicine & Wound Healing

Research focusing on innovations in regenerative medicine and wound healing, with application across cosmetic and reconstructive procedures.

Keloid & Hypertrophic Scar Treatment

Research focusing on innovations in keloid and hypertrophic scar treatment, published in numerous peer-reviewed journals.

Pediatric Craniofacial Deformities

Research in pediatric craniofacial deformities recognized with the Best Presentation Award from the NY Society of Cleft Palate / Craniofacial Centers and the Best Paper Prize from the CT Chapter of the American College of Surgeons.

Patient Safety & Regulatory Oversight

Regarded as an authority on breast implant safety, patient safety, surgical outcomes, and regulatory oversight. Listed in Marquis Who's Who in America and Who's Who in the World.

Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery

Dr. Glasberg's clinical practice spans the full spectrum of cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, with particular expertise in regenerative medicine, breast implant safety, breast reconstruction, cosmetic surgery of the breast and body, and wound healing.

  • Facelift & Facial Rejuvenation
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Liposuction
  • BOTOX® Cosmetic
  • Soft Tissue Fillers
  • Breast Reconstruction
  • Post-Bariatric Body Contouring

Awards & Citations 2026

Vitals Lifetime Achievement Award 2026
Lifetime Achievement 2026
America's Best Physicians Award 2026
America's Physicians 2026
NY Top Docs Award 2026
NY Top Docs 2026
Super Doctors New York 2026
Super Doctors 2026
Castle Connolly Top Doctors 2026
Castle Connolly Top Doctors 2026
America's Most Honored New York Doctors 2026
Most Honored NY Doctors 2026

In the News

A respected voice in the media, Dr. Glasberg has been featured on the CBS Early Show, NBC's Today Show, ABC's Good Morning America, CNN, FOX News, and WB11's The Morning Show, and has been quoted in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and the New York Post.

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The New York Times The Washington Post Newsweek TIME Magazine Reuters
New York Times · March 2026
"Politics had absolutely zero to do with how this policy came out."
Washington Post · February 2026
"This is a vulnerable, adolescent population… we are mindful that some of these surgeries are irreversible."
STAT News · February 2026
"The literature is of low quality and low value to dictate surgical care."
UnHerd · February 2026
"We are driven by science and data. This shift is about establishing a positive risk-benefit ratio and ensuring that we are doing what is best for the long-term well-being of these patients."

Hospital Affiliations

Attending Staff

Lenox Hill Hospital

Northwell Health System · Upper East Side, Manhattan

Attending Staff

Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital

Northwell Health System · Upper East Side, Manhattan

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Glasberg has served, and continues to serve, as an advisor and consultant to numerous companies in the biomedical device, biotechnology, and investment sectors. His collaborations have included Allergan/AbbVie, 3M/Solventum, The Doctors Company, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Mentor, LifeCell, Corza/Surgical Specialties, Velius Inc./Red Rock Holdings, Guidepoint Global, Gerson Lehrman Group, and Healthcor.

Dr. Glasberg is regarded as an authority on regenerative medicine, breast implant safety, patient safety, surgical outcomes, and regulatory oversight. He is listed in Marquis Who's Who in America and Who's Who in the World and was previously listed in Outstanding Young Americans. His work reflects a lifelong dedication to advancing the science, ethics, and artistry of plastic surgery.

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