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Dr. Bella Avanessian, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in New York, New York

Dr. Bella Avanessian, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

New York, New York
NPI: 1851687131· License: 289299-1 (NY) verify
Industry payments (2025): $172 across 1 payment (what this means)
4.73(31 ratings)

About

Dr. Bella Avanessian is a board-certified plastic surgeon based in New York, NY, specializing in gender-affirming procedures such as vaginoplasty, facial feminization surgery, and top surgery. She is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital and has over 12 years of experience. Dr. Avanessian is an Assistant Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Mount Sinai. While her average rating is a strong 4.1 out of 5, reviews vary significantly, highlighting both surgical skill and concerns about post-operative care.

Specialties

  • Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

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Patient Experience

Dr. Bella Avanessian Review Summary

4.1
Dr. Avanessian receives an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars. While several platforms rate her highly, with scores ranging from 4.5 to 5, one platform gives a significantly lower rating of 1.5, suggesting potential inconsistencies in patient experience.

Ratings from Other Platforms

profiles.mountsinai.org

4.9 out of 5

Based on 33 reviews

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healthgrades.com

4.5 out of 5

Based on 32 reviews

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health.usnews.com

5 out of 5

Based on 56 reviews

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care.healthline.com

4.5 out of 5

Based on 32 reviews

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doctor.webmd.com

1.5 out of 5

Based on 2 reviews

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Dr. Bella Avanessian, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in New York, New York

Main Office

5 E 98th St Fl 14, New York, New York

(212) 241-4410

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Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2025)

$172

Payments

1

Compared to peers

Small

Dr. Bella Avanessian received $172 across 1 payment in 2025. That is in the lower half for physicians here — totals this size are typically meals at sponsored talks. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc..

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Insurance Information

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Phone: (212) 241-4410

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Location & Contact Information

Main Office

5 E 98th St Fl 14

New York, New York 10029

Office Information

Phone: (212) 241-4410

Where does Dr. Bella Avanessian practice?

Doctor's Office

Main Office (Primary)

5 E 98th St Fl 14, New York, New York 10029

(4 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

The Mount Sinai Hospital

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Education & Experience

Education

Brown University

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Bella Avanessian online?
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Does Dr. Bella Avanessian offer telehealth?
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What do patients have to say about Dr. Bella Avanessian?
Patient reviews are mixed. Some patients praise Dr. Avanessian's surgical skills and results, particularly with gender-affirming procedures. However, other reviews express concerns about a lack of post-operative follow-up and negative experiences with staff.
What areas of care does Dr. Bella Avanessian cater to?
Dr. Avanessian specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery, with a focus on gender-affirming procedures including vaginoplasty, facial feminization surgery, top surgery (chest reconstruction), and genital reconstruction. She also performs general plastic surgery procedures.