Dr. Lawrence Bass, a board-certified plastic surgeon with Bass Plastic Surgery, PLLC, 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 selected each year as Castle Connolly Top Doctors for their specialties in their regions. This sustained recognition matters because it reflects consistent peer validation in a competitive medical field where selection is based on rigorous, unpaid evaluation criteria.
The importance of this announcement lies in the selection process, which 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. "Being recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor means so much to me because of the vetting and colleague recognition that is required to achieve this designation as a physician at the top of your field," said Dr. Bass. Doctors cannot pay to be selected, making this a merit-based honor that signals trust within the medical community and reliability for patients seeking qualified specialists.
Dr. Bass operates a Park Avenue practice 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. This consistent methodology, recognized over a decade, demonstrates how clinical excellence combined with patient-centered care creates lasting professional credibility. Bass Plastic Surgery specializes in facial rejuvenation procedures including deep plane and mini-facelifts, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), and minimally invasive brow lifts.
The implications of this repeated recognition extend beyond individual achievement to patient assurance and medical education. 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 educational outreach, coupled with sustained peer recognition, underscores how consistent excellence in clinical practice, research, and patient communication establishes enduring professional standing in specialized medical fields.
