Reconstructive surgery is performed to correct abnormalities that may have been caused by birth defects, trauma, disease, tumors, or other causes. Reconstructive surgery can improve both function as well as appearance of a part of the body. Some common reconstructive surgeries include breast reconstruction after mastectomy, cleft lip and cleft palate surgery, scar revision, and skin reconstruction after cancer.
Good reconstructive care requires knowledge, experience and compassion. That’s exactly what we offer you if you choose to work with us. With our reconstructive surgery program, you can expect:
- Top Quality: We are proud to be one of US World & News Report’s top hospitals in the country, but even prouder of the consistently excellent results we get from our own patient satisfaction surveys.
- More Options: As part of a full-service academic institution, we have access to all the latest tools and techniques, as well as ongoing research to find the next generation of innovative procedures.
- Comprehensive Care: We cover all reconstructive needs, for both adults and children. In fact, we have one of the country’s only dedicated craniofacial centers to help children with cleft lip and cleft palate.
If you wish to schedule an appointment for an initial consultation to discuss what procedure might be right for you, please call (212) 305-3103 or request an appointment online.
Stories & Perspectives
State of the Union: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Today
An interview with Christine Rohde, MD, MPH, Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery, on the current state and future of the field. Read more »
About Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
We’ve put together these educational guides to help you make informed decisions about your cosmetic or reconstructive care. To learn more about the reconstructive procedures that we offer, please explore the links below.
Need more information? Call (212) 305-3103 or request an appointment online.
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Breast reconstruction after mastectomy
- Cleft Lip and Palate
- Craniofacial Surgery
- Extremity Reconstruction
- Microsurgery
- Otoplasty Reconstruction
- Rhinoplasty
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Skin – Moh's procedure
You can also check out our Plastic Surgery FAQs for more information.
Interested in learning about our cosmetic procedures as well? Visit our Cosmetic Care page.
Our Programs & Services
Cleft Palate/Cleft Lip Care
Cleft lip and cleft palate are common conditions that affect thousands of newborns every year. These children deserve specialized care from dedicated experts, which we can deliver through our Craniofacial Surgery Program
Orthoplastic Surgery Care
The Columbia Orthoplastic Surgery Program brings together leading experts in orthopedic and reconstructive plastic surgery for thoughtful, personalized treatment options. This cutting-edge approach to complex surgeries offers lower wound complication rates and higher patient satisfaction in recovery.
Breast Reconstructive Care
The Columbia Breast Cancer Reconstructive Surgery Program is dedicated to empowering individuals who have undergone breast cancer surgery to help them reclaim their physical and emotional well-being. The program brings together cancer experts and reconstructive plastic surgeons to provide compassionate and personalized post-lumpectomy or post-mastectomy reconstruction.
Our Plastic Surgery Team
The Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery offer a full range of cosmetic and reconstructive surgical procedures. Our Board-certified surgeons would love the opportunity to meet with you to discuss your goals to determine the appropriate procedure(s) to help you look and feel your best at any age.
To meet our team, call (212) 305-3103 or request an appointment online.
Christine Rohde, MD | (212) 342-3707
Chief, Division of Plastic Surgery
A highly skilled clinician, researcher and teacher, Dr. Rohde is trained in the diagnosis and treatment of the full range of plastic reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, specializing in microsurgery, abdominal wall reconstruction, body contouring, cosmetic surgery, and breast, trauma, and cancer reconstruction. She is chief of microvascular services for the plastic surgery division. Dr. Rohde has numerous publications and presentations in the field of plastic surgery, and is a frequently-requested speaker. Read more »
Jeffrey A. Ascherman, MD | (212) 305-9612
Dr. Ascherman is an experienced plastic and reconstructive surgeon who has published over 75 scientific articles and chapters, and has been included multiple times in Castle Connolly’s list of America’s Top Doctors and in New York Magazine’s annual list of Best Doctors. He has been an active participant in humanitarian surgical missions, and has traveled numerous times to China as well as to South America to perform volunteer surgeries. Read more »
Jarrod T. Bogue, MD | (212) 305-3103
Dr. Bogue completed his plastic surgery training at NewYork-Presbyterian's integrated residency program, followed by a fellowship in microsurgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering. He specializes in microsurgery, orthoplastic surgery, abdominal wall reconstruction, as well as cancer and trauma reconstruction. Read more »
Thomas A. Imahiyerobo, MD | (212) 305-3103
As Section Chief of Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Director of Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery, Dr. Imahiyerobo is a national leader in the treatment of cleft lip, cleft palate, craniosynostosis, frontal facial advancement and orthognathic (jaw) surgery. He also specializes in the care of adult cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the head and neck. When not performing surgery, he is focused on outcomes research for cleft lip and palate surgery, as well as the effects of craniosynostosis on pediatric cognitive development. Read more »
Catherine L. Ly, MD | (212) 305-1888
Dr. Ly is a highly skilled plastic and reconstructive surgeon. Her clinical and research interests are in post-traumatic and oncologic reconstruction with a focus on microsurgical techniques, surgical education, and health disparities. She is committed to providing compassionate care and optimizing patient outcomes for all patients. Read more »
June K. Wu, MD | (212) 342-3704
Dr. Wu is board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in pediatric reconstructive surgery and pediatric vascular anomalies. She trained at Boston Children’s Hospital before joining the team at Columbia. Read more »
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Stories & Perspectives
- State of the Union: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in 2020. An interview with Robert Grant, MD, Columbia’s Chief of Plastic Surgery, on the current state and future of the field. Read more »
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