Dr. Adam Kolker
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| Nationality | American |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Occupation | Reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgeon |
| Organization | Mount Sinai School of Medicine (Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery) |
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| Website | drkolker |
Dr. Adam Kolker is an American reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgeon. He holds the academic title of Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. He specializes in cosmetic surgery of the breast, body, and face, specializing in breast augmentation and reconstruction.[1][2]
Dr. Kolker is double board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of several prestigious plastic surgery societies.[3]
He has been featured as a top plastic surgeon in New York Magazine's Best Doctors issues from 2008 to 2024 and as one of America's Best Plastic Surgeons by Newsweek in 2021, 2022, and 2023. Dr. Kolker is distinguished in Castle Connolly's America's Top Doctors from 2016 to 2024 and Top Doctors: New York Metro Area from 2008 to 2023.[4]
Education
Dr. Adam Kolker completed a six-year biomedical education program at Union College and Albany Medical College in 1990, earning his medical degree. Following his medical education, Dr. Kolker pursued specialized training in surgery and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Kolker gained valuable insights and skills under the mentorship of renowned experts such as Drs. Robert Goldwyn, Joseph Upton, Sumner Slavin, and John Mulliken at Harvard Medical School. He was a microsurgery research fellow at the NYU Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery. Additionally, he was a Fellow in Craniofacial Surgery with Mr. Anthony Holmes at the Royal Children’s Hospital at the University of Melbourne.
Career
Dr. Adam Kolker is a double-board-certified plastic surgeon based in New York City, specializing in breast augmentation and various cosmetic surgery procedures. He is an Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai.[5]
In 2000, Dr. Kolker established his plastic surgery private practice in Manhattan, New York City. His expertise extends to breast augmentation, breast lifts, liposuction, rhinoplasty, facelifts, and other cosmetic surgery procedures.[6]
He is affiliated with esteemed professional organizations such as the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Additionally, Dr. Kolker is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and a member of the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons, the New York Regional Society of Plastic Surgeons, and the Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons.[7]
Dr. Kolker has contributed over 20 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters. He is a notable figure in the media and has been featured in numerous print articles, television segments, and online news outlets. Furthermore, Dr. Kolker is actively involved in clinical research on improving the safety and aesthetics of cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery and body contouring.[8]
Awards and recognitions
- Dr. Kolker has been recognized as a top plastic surgeon in New York Magazine's Best Doctors issues from 2008 to 2024.
- Newsweek featured him as one of America's Best Plastic Surgeons in 2021,[9] 2022,[10] and 2023.[11]
- Dr. Kolker has been recognized as Castle Connolly's America's Top Doctors from 2016 to 2024 and Top Doctors: New York Metro Area from 2008 to 2023.
Philanthropy
Dr. Kolker is committed to supporting less fortunate children and families worldwide. He is a board member of the Bright Smiles Organization and volunteers as a surgeon for Smile Asia. He performs corrective cleft lip and palate surgeries for children in third-world countries, having traveled to numerous communities in Africa, Asia, Central and South America, and India to provide essential medical care and improve the quality of life for children in need.
References
- ↑ "Adam R Kolker - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery | Mount Sinai - New York". Mount Sinai Health System. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ↑ "America's Best Plastic Surgeons - Eyelid Surgery". Newsweek. 15 June 2022. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ↑ "Dr. Adam R. Kolker - Plastic Surgery - New York, NY". Castle Connolly. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ↑ "Adam R. Kolker, MD, FACS | The Aesthetic Society". www.theaestheticsociety.org. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ↑ "Adam R. Kolker Surgeon Profile". Plastic Surgery and Cosmetic Surgery - Procedures, Costs, Risks. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ↑ Feiereisen, Sharon (12 October 2022). "Is Morpheus8 The New Botox?". theFashionSpot. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ↑ "America's Best Plastic Surgeons 2022 - Facelift". Newsweek. 15 June 2022. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ↑ "America's Best Plastic Surgeons 2022 - Rhinoplasty". Newsweek. 15 June 2022. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ↑ "Best Plastic Surgeons 2021 - Breast Augmentation". Newsweek. 15 June 2021. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ↑ "America's Best Plastic Surgeons 2022 - Breast Augmentation". Newsweek. 15 June 2022. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ↑ "America's Best Plastic Surgeons 2023". Newsweek. 14 June 2023. Retrieved 14 May 2024.