Focus: The art of change – rejuvenating, enhancing, and restoring the face, breasts, and the body.
Education and Training: Dr. Niazi received his postgraduate Plastic & Reconstructive surgery education and training in Cambridge, England; New York, Michigan, and Miami in the USA; and in Melbourne, Australia, with some of the pioneers whose shoulders we stand on.
Beyond-Work Life: Dr. Nizai treasures his family life, spending time with his three children and his wife golfing, cooking, playing chess, or creative tinkering.
Advice: To enjoy the beauty of life; one needs a daily dose of self-esteem, exercise, and a splash of sunscreen.
Care Philosophy:
Dr. Niazi’s goal in bringing about a change, whether restoring, enhancing, or rejuvenating, is to help individuals regain their function and beauty and become emotionally and physically healthy & happy.
Honors and Awards:
RC Bennet medal for best research presentation, Australia : 1993
Hackett Memorial prize for best paper presentation at BAPS, London : 1992
Gold medal for Social & welfare activities: 1983
Primary Specialty:
Plastic Surgery. Cosmetic, Laser & Reconstructive Surgery
Other Specialties:
Hand Surgery
Reconstructive Microsurgery
Wound Care
In Practice Since:
1983
Fellowships:
Fellow of The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgeons (FAACS) since 2011
Fellow of the International College of Surgeons (FICS) since 2003
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) since: 2001
Fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine (FNYAM) since 2000
Fellow in Microsurgery & Hand Surgery : 1993-1994
Fellow in Cosmetic & Cleft Surgery : 1992-1993
Fellow in Craniofacial Surgery : 1992
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (FRCSI) since 1989
Affiliations/Leadership positions:
Member Regional Credentials Committee Dignity Health: 2014- to date
Member Regional Education Committee Dignity Health:2005- 2013
Chief of Staff, Methodist Hospital : 2012 – 2013
Vice Chief of Staff, Methodist Hospital : 2010 – 2011
Chairman of Quality, Methodist Hospital: 2010-2011
Chief of Surgery, Methodist Hospital : 2008-2009
Chairman Medical Education, Methodist Hospital : 2005-2015
Director of Microvascular & Reconstructive Surgery, Westchester Medical Center: 1998-2003
Chief of Craniofacial Surgery, Westchester Medical Center: 1998-2003
Director of Medical Education & Research, Plastic Surgery, Westchester Medical Center: 1995-2003
Director of Quality Assurance, Plastic Surgery, Westchester Medical Center: 1998-2003
Lecturer in Plastic Surgery & Senior Clinical Fellow, Dept of Surgery, Westchester Medical Center: 1995-1998
Assistant Professor of Surgery, New York Medical College: 1998-2004
Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology, New York Medical College: 1998-2004
Member of Millard Society since 1992/93
Member of O’Brien Microsurgery Society and Sir Lawrence Muir Fellow since 1993/94
Publications:
Dr. Niazi has over 170 publications & presentations in peer-reviewed journals, including book chapters, and has lectured extensively in local, national, and international scientific meetings. Dr. Niazi’s articles, book chapters, etc. have been cited hundreds of times by other physicians.