Dr. William J. Rifkin, MD
Plastic SurgeonDr. William J. Rifkin is a fellowship-trained plastic surgeon specializing in aesthetic surgery of the face, breast, and body, with a particular focus on facial rejuvenation. His work is defined by a commitment to natural, refined results achieved through meticulous technique, structural understanding, and a discerning eye for balance and proportion. Born and raised in New York City, Dr. Rifkin developed an early interest in both the science and artistry of plastic surgery. He earned his undergraduate degree from Tufts University before receiving his Doctor of Medicine with honors from the New York University Grossman School of Medicine. He completed his plastic surgery residency at NYU Langone Health’s Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery — the #1 ranked plastic surgery residency program in the country during his time there — where he received rigorous training in both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. His experience includes advanced facial rejuvenation procedures as well as complex microsurgery, craniofacial surgery, breast reconstruction, and hand surgery. During his training, Dr. Rifkin also completed a dedicated research fellowship in face transplantation under the mentorship of Dr. Eduardo Rodriguez, contributing to academic efforts surrounding some of the most complex facial reconstruction cases performed to date. This experience provided a unique foundation in both the technical and conceptual understanding of facial anatomy, healing, and identity. Following residency, he further refined his expertise through an Aesthetic Society – endorsed fellowship, where he received advanced, high-volume training in aesthetic surgery of the face, breast, and body, with a particular emphasis on achieving natural, durable, and elegant results. Dr. Rifkin has authored over 70 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters in leading surgical journals and has received multiple national awards for his research, including honors from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and regional and national surgical societies. His academic work reflects a commitment to advancing the field through innovation, precision, and evidence-based practice. Combining rigorous academic training with a refined aesthetic sensibility, Dr. Rifkin is dedicated to delivering results that are both elevated and inherently natural. His approach is defined by precision, restraint, and results that enhance —rather than alter— each patient’s natural character.
Education: Tufts University , New York University Grossman School of Medicine , NYU Langone Health’s Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery
