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Dr. Barry M. Zide, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in New York, New York

Dr. Barry M. Zide, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

New York, New York
NPI: 1891894788· License: 139147-1 (NY) verify
Medical school: Tufts University School Of Medicine · Graduated 1973(~53 yrs since med school)
3.58(59 ratings)

In Dr. Barry M. Zide's own words

How Dr. Barry M. Zide describes their own approach, from their Instagram posts. Each statement links to the original.

Approach

  • Dr. Barry M. Zide, MD, is frequently contacted by other surgeons for advice, an interaction he considers beneficial.

Technique

  • Using a deep plane, shrewder design, the flap can be elevated and transposed exactly medially without coming up in the design at all
  • The scalp flap, which was created using an expander posteriorly, allowed the flap to come straight forward using a bilateral back cut design

Training & credentials

  • Dr. Barry M. Zide is a professor of plastic surgery.

Results

  • Dr. Barry M. Zide, MD's technique ensures a reliable flap for reconstruction.

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About

Dr. Barry M. Zide is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon practicing in New York, New York, and affiliated with NYU Langone. He serves as a Professor of Plastic Surgery and Director of Facial Aesthetic Surgery. Dr. Zide specializes in reconstructive, general plastic, and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, treating adult patients. His expertise includes parotid gland tumor removal and nevus treatment, with an implied international scope. Dr. Zide emphasizes meticulous preoperative planning in tissue expansion, believing that precise flap design and coverage concepts minimize the number of expanders needed. He simplifies tissue coverage into geometric forms for advancement and uses single or double back-cuts to utilize all expanded tissue. For facial reconstruction, he focuses on maintaining eyebrow position by keeping lower frontalis muscles intact and improving skin color by preferentially using upper neck skin. He employs large Schrudde designs for cheek coverage and incorporates laser hair removal to expand forehead coverage with scalp tissue. Dr. Zide believes good results stem from covering surfaces with large, expeditiously harvested expanded flaps.

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Specialties

  • Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Facial Plastic

Procedures & Services

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Barry M. Zide

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What are the expected outcomes of Dr. Zide's facial resurfacing methods?
Using Dr. Zide's methods, the face can be resurfaced with better color and less distortion.
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Patient Experience

Dr. Barry M. Zide Review Summary

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Dr. Zide's ratings are a bit mixed. While his initial rating is quite low at 1.0, he receives higher marks on other platforms, averaging around 3.3 out of 5 stars. It's worth checking out individual reviews to get a better understanding of patient experiences.

Ratings from Other Platforms

healthgrades.com

3.5 out of 5

Based on 106 reviews

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yelp.com

2.8 out of 5

Based on 9 reviews

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vitals.com

3.7 out of 5

Based on 113 reviews

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Google Reviews

3.9 out of 5

Based on 7 reviews

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Dr. Barry M. Zide, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in New York, New York

Main Office

222 E 41st St 7th Floor, New York, New York

(212) 421-2424

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Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

Industry Payments

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No industry payments reported. We checked Dr. Barry M. Zide against the CMS Open Payments database and found no payments from drug or device makers on record.

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Patient Awards

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Insurance Information

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Location & Contact Information

Main Office

222 E 41st St 7th Floor

New York, New York 10017

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Office Information

Phone: (212) 421-2424

Where does Dr. Barry M. Zide practice?

Doctor's Office

Main Office (Primary)

222 E 41st St 7th Floor, New York, New York 10017

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Hospital Affiliations

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NYU Medical Center

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Education & Experience

Education

Bellevue Hospital Center
Nyu Medical Center

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Barry M. Zide online?
The provided information doesn't confirm whether online appointments can be made with Dr. Zide. It's best to contact his office directly at (212) 421-2424 or check the NYU Langone website for booking options.
Does Dr. Barry M. Zide offer telehealth?
The provided information doesn't specify whether Dr. Zide offers telehealth services. Contacting his office directly is recommended for clarification.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Barry M. Zide?
At least one patient review advises caution ("beware"). It's important to read all available reviews to get a comprehensive picture of patient experiences.
What areas of care does Dr. Barry M. Zide cater to?
Dr. Zide specializes in various areas of plastic surgery, including reconstructive surgery, general plastic surgery, and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. He treats adult patients and has expertise in procedures such as parotid gland tumor removal. He also provides expert witness opinions on plastic and cosmetic surgery matters. Dr. Zide also specializes in nevus treatment, with an implied international scope. His surgical philosophy for tissue expansion emphasizes meticulous preoperative planning, incorporating precise flap design and coverage concepts to minimize the number of expanders needed. He uses techniques like simplifying tissue coverage into geometric forms for advancement and employing single or double back-cuts to utilize all expanded tissue. For pediatric cases, he notes that early subtotal excisions, especially in children younger than 4 months, can reduce expander requirements. In facial reconstruction, Dr. Zide focuses on achieving optimal aesthetic outcomes by maintaining and positioning eyebrows through intact lower frontalis muscles, and improving skin color by preferentially using upper neck skin. He utilizes specific techniques such as large Schrudde designs for cheek coverage and incorporates laser hair removal to allow for broader coverage with hair-bearing scalp tissue on the forehead. He also employs prior incisional delay to ensure success with no tissue loss, believing that good results stem from covering surfaces with large, expeditiously harvested expanded flaps.