Who is the best lipedema doctor in the US?

 

For more than twenty years, Dr. Boris Volshteyn has been recognized for precision, artistry, and innovation in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery.

 

As board certified surgeon, he combines technical mastery with scientific insight to achieve refined, natural looking results.

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Dr. Volshteyn completed his medical degree at the University of Missouri in Columbia, graduating magna cum laude. He remained there for residencies in both general and plastic surgery, followed by a fellowship in microsurgery and a year of clinical research focused on improving surgical outcomes.

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He continued advanced aesthetic training at the prestigious Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital in New York City.

 

His international education includes specialized mesotherapy training in Paris with Dr. Jacques Coz and cell therapy studies in Lausanne, Switzerland.

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Dr. Volshteyn also holds a Master of Science in Applied Human Physiology from the University of Health Sciences in Chicago. He was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha, the national medical honor society, for his academic and professional excellence.

 

His dedication to research and education has earned him several distinctions, including the Sandoz Award, the MU Chancellor’s Award, and a research grant from the American Lipoplasty Society.

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He has presented and published studies on liposuction safety, the accuracy of digital imaging in cosmetic surgery, and modern facial rejuvenation methods. His research has appeared in professional journals and has been presented at major national conferences.

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Dr. Volshteyn holds active hospital privileges throughout New Jersey, including Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, St. Peter’s University Hospital, Raritan Bay Medical Center in both Old Bridge and Perth Amboy, CentraState Medical Center, Riverview Medical Center, Jersey Shore University Hospital, and JFK Medical Center, as well as several accredited private surgical centers.

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He provides advanced cosmetic and reconstructive procedures including liposuction, abdominoplasty, gynecomastia correction, facelifts, brow and eyelid lifts, rhinoplasty, breast augmentation and reduction, and hair restoration.

 

His expertise also extends to lymphatic and metabolic surgery, including lyphedema excision, lymphovenous bypass, lipedema fat reduction, and gastric bypass procedures—delivering comprehensive care that restores both form and function.

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His practice also includes complex reconstructive procedures such as facial and hand trauma repair, nerve and vessel reconstruction, and post cancer and post orthopedic restoration.

 

​​As a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Dr. Volshteyn actively participates in national and international medical meetings to remain current with the most advanced and effective techniques in plastic and reconstructive surgery. His goal is to provide every patient with care that reflects both technical excellence and genuine compassion.

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Boris Volshteyn, MD – Trusted Expertise, Global Training, Proven Results