Dr. Lawrence Bass has been named a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctor, marking his tenth consecutive year receiving this designation. Only 7 percent of the nation's licensed physicians are selected annually as Castle Connolly Top Doctors for their specialties in their regions. The selection process involves nominations by peer physicians and evaluation by Castle Connolly's physician-led research team based on medical education, training, hospital appointments, and disciplinary histories, with doctors unable to pay for selection. Dr. Bass emphasized the significance of this recognition, stating it reflects the vetting and colleague recognition required to achieve designation as a physician at the top of one's field.
Dr. Bass operates a Park Avenue practice through Bass Plastic Surgery, PLLC, known for personalized aesthetic treatments focused on natural, enduring results. His patient care approach emphasizes detailed pre-surgical planning and advanced surgical techniques to achieve transformative yet balanced outcomes, supported by dedicated post-operative management. The practice specializes in facial rejuvenation procedures including deep plane and mini-facelifts, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), and minimally invasive brow lifts. Dr. Bass is also an internationally recognized researcher and educator with particular interest in advanced aesthetic technologies, having contributed to FDA approval trials for numerous sought-after devices.
His educational background includes a medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, residencies in general surgery at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center and plastic surgery at NYU Medical Center's Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, and a research fellowship in microsurgery at New York University Medical Center. He currently serves as Clinical Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Through his podcast, Park Avenue Plastic Surgery Class, Dr. Bass has spent four years providing expert insight into plastic surgery techniques, trends, and patient-focused advancements, making complex developments accessible to listeners from the perspective of a Castle Connolly Top Doctor. This sustained recognition underscores the importance of peer validation in medical excellence and demonstrates how consistent clinical achievement and educational contributions can establish long-term credibility in specialized fields.
