Brian Bassiri-Tehrani, MD

Brian Bassiri-Tehrani, MD is a board-eligible plastic surgeon and founder of Brian Bassiri-Tehrani MD and Pearlman Aesthetic Surgery in New York. With extensive training in aesthetic, facial, and reconstructive plastic surgery, he is committed to delivering patient-centered care that enhances natural beauty, restores confidence, and prioritizes safety and long-lasting results. His clinical experience spans cosmetic procedures, breast and body contouring, and reconstructive surgeries, giving him a comprehensive perspective on both elective and medically necessary interventions.

Dr. Bassiri-Tehrani completed his Doctor of Medicine at Stony Brook University and earned his Bachelor of Science from The Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education at The City College of New York. He completed an Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Fellowship at Emory Aesthetic Center/MetroDerm, as well as residencies in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago and General Surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health. Board-certified in general surgery and certified in ACLS and BLS, he is also a peer reviewer and Next Generation Editor for the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, contributing to advancements in surgical innovation and education.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Bassiri-Tehrani is an accomplished researcher and speaker, with numerous publications on topics including aesthetic surgery, facial reconstruction, and patient-centered care. Passionate about sports, travel, and lifelong learning, he approaches every patient and surgical case with dedication, empathy, and a commitment to excellence. His success, he says, comes from hard work, persistence, and a genuine passion for helping patients achieve their goals.

• Stony Brook University – Doctor of Medicine (MD)
• The City College of New York – Bachelor of Science (BS), Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education
• Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Fellowship (ASAPS Endorsed), Emory Aesthetic Center/MetroDerm
• Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency, University of Illinois at Chicago
• General Surgery Residency, Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health, Zucker School of Medicine
• General Surgery Intern Year, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard School of Medicine

• American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc. (Board Eligible)
• Certification in General Surgery (American Board of Surgery)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Doctor of Medicine

• American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• Peer reviewer and Next Generation Editor, Aesthetic Surgery Journal

The Effect of Wearing a Mask on Facial Attractiveness – Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum, Sep 2, 2022

Incidence, Impact, and Management of Incidentalomas on Preoperative CT Angiograms for Breast Cancer Patients – Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal, Jun 1, 2021

Postoperative Quality of Life in Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa Utilizing the HS Burden of Disease Tool, Feb 1, 2021

The Timing of Chemoprophylaxis in Autologous Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction, Nov 1, 2018

Polyacrylamide Gel Breast Augmentation: Report of Two Cases and Review of the Literature, May 30, 2015

Acquisition and Retention of Motor Sequences: The Effects of Time of the Day and Sleep, Sep 1, 2013