Dr. John E. Sherman, NYC Plastic Surgeon On The Upper East Side

Dr. Sherman offers a warm welcome as he opens the door to his plastic surgery office located in the busy streets of New York City.


Name: John E. Sherman M.D., FACS
Location: Manhattan, NY (Upper East Side)
Website: nyplasticsurg.com

That's interesting:  Dr. Sherman was inducted into the Honor Legion of the New York Police Department. This honor was given to Dr. Sherman for his response to the World Trade Center attacks, in which he was injured. The Honor Legion is among the highest honors given by the New York Police Department. Dr. Sherman is an Honorary Surgeon for the NYPD as well as Surgeon for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), New York Field Division. He's also an attending plastic surgeon at New York Presyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical Center, Lenox Hill and Greenwich Hospitals.

Can you tell us a little bit about how you got started in cosmetic medicine?


After I finished my residency in general surgery financial interests directed me towards plastic and reconstructive surgery. In 1980, I joined one of the most established and recognized plastic surgeons in the world in his practice, where the focus was cosmetic surgery. I eventually started my own practice maintaining the focus on aesthetics surgery as well as the availability and care 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

You are situated at the heart of NYC. You must cater to a diverse population of patients.

My clinic is located across the street from the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Fifth Avenue. It's a fully credentialed office based surgery center accredited by the AAAASF, with board-certified anesthesiologist, and a full

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