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Akshay Sanan, MD, Plastic Surgery, Boston, MA

AkshaySananMDFACS

Plastic Surgery Boston, MA

Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Facial plastic & reconstructive surgeon

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  • Office

    69 Newbury St
    Ste 5
    Boston, MA 02116
    Phone+1 617-450-0070

Summary

  • Akshay Sanan is a dual board-certified facial plastic surgeon. He currently practices in Boston and Brookline, MA. Dr. Sanan graduated with honors from Boston University’s seven-year liberal arts/medical education program, through which he was granted admission to Boston University School of Medicine out of high school. He then completed his residency training in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, followed by a fellowship in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University. His clinical interests include the full spectrum of facial plastic & reconstructive surgery including rhinoplasty (cosmetic and functional), aging face surgery (blepharoplasty, brow lift, facelift, deep neck lift), Mohs reconstruction for facial defects, Botox injections, facial fillers, fat transfer, lip lift, buccal fat removal, and otoplasty (ear pinning).

Education & Training

  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityFellowship, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 2018 - 2019
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2013 - 2018
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHInternship, Surgery, 2013 - 2014
  • Boston University School of Medicine
    Boston University School of MedicineClass of 2013

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2018 - 2026
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2019 - 2026
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2022 - 2024
  • DE State Medical License
    DE State Medical License 2013 - 2018
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2013 - 2018
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Gold Humanism Honor Society - Resident Inductee 2017
  • Member Gold Humanism Honor Society, 2013
  • Recipient Dean Eleanor Tyler Memorial Award (Top Medical Graduate Seven-Year BA/MD Medical Program), 2013

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Residents Use Apps and Activism to Fight Hospitals for Bigger Salaries, Better Benefits
    Residents Use Apps and Activism to Fight Hospitals for Bigger Salaries, Better BenefitsJanuary 13th, 2016
  • Akshay Sanan, MD, FACS, Joins the Boston Center for Facial Rejuvenation
    Akshay Sanan, MD, FACS, Joins the Boston Center for Facial RejuvenationJuly 7th, 2023
  • The Plastic Surgery Techniques That Are Elevating the Look of Boston’s Movers and Shakers–According to Their Favorite Surgeon
    The Plastic Surgery Techniques That Are Elevating the Look of Boston’s Movers and Shakers–According to Their Favorite SurgeonMay 23rd, 2024

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Other Languages

  • Hindi, Punjabi