Lawrence Bass Recognized as Castle Connolly Top Doctor for Tenth Year

Lawrence Bass, MD, FACS, has been named a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctor, marking the tenth consecutive year he has received this designation. Only 7 percent of the nation's licensed physicians are chosen annually as Castle Connolly Top Doctors for their specialties in their regions. Dr. Bass is a board-certified plastic surgeon with Bass Plastic Surgery, PLLC, a Park Avenue practice known for personalized and innovative aesthetic treatments focused on natural, enduring results. His patient care approach emphasizes detailed pre-surgical planning and advanced techniques to achieve transformative, balanced outcomes, supported by dedicated post-operative management for optimal satisfaction.

Dr. Bass expressed that the recognition holds significant meaning due to the vetting and colleague recognition required to attain this status as a top physician. Bass Plastic Surgery offers comprehensive aesthetic plastic surgery, with a focus on facial rejuvenation procedures such as deep plane and mini-facelifts, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), and minimally invasive brow lifts. Dr. Bass is also an internationally recognized researcher, author, and educator, with a particular interest in advanced technologies in aesthetic surgery. He has served as a leading clinical researcher in FDA approval trials for many sought-after aesthetic technologies, contributing to the field's evolution.

Dr. Bass completed his medical degree at the Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, followed by a residency in general surgery at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center and a residency in plastic surgery at the Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery at NYU Medical Center. He further specialized with a research fellowship in microsurgery at New York University Medical Center. Currently, he serves as a clinical assistant professor of plastic surgery at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, blending clinical practice with academic contributions. Through his podcast, Park Avenue Plastic Surgery Class, Dr. Bass has spent four years providing expert insights into plastic surgery techniques, trends, and patient-focused advancements, making complex developments accessible from a Top Doctor perspective.

Castle Connolly Top Doctors are nominated by peer physicians and selected by a physician-led research team based on criteria including medical education, training, hospital appointments, and disciplinary histories. The list is published at castleconnolly.com and in various print and online partner publications, with nominations open to all board-certified MDs, DOs, and DPMs. Doctors cannot pay to be selected, ensuring the designation's integrity and reliance on professional merit. This recognition underscores Dr. Bass's ongoing commitment to excellence in plastic surgery, supported by his clinical expertise, research contributions, and educational outreach, which collectively enhance patient care and industry standards.