About The Institute

At The Institute for Advanced Reconstruction,
we aren't just changing what's possible in treatment;
we're changing lives.

About The Institute For
Advanced Reconstruction

When traditional treatments aren't enough, our experts go above and beyond in pursuit of better care. We specialize in treating complex conditions — including traumatic injuries and diseases that cause debilitating pain and interfere with daily living. By staying at the forefront of medical research and innovation, we are helping to create new and improved pathways forward for patients who once believed they were out of options.

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Patient-Focused Care

Our commitment to the patient experience distinguishes the Institute for Advanced Reconstruction from other care centers.

While we pride ourselves on modern treatments, the heart of our mission centers on patient care. We invest in people, not merely their medical concerns, and work to heal physical discomfort as well as emotional pain. To that end, we take time to understand your concerns and goals.

Working together to create a customized treatment plan that maximizes your health and wellness.

To enhance your comfort, we perform many of our reconstructive procedures at our private, state-of-the-art surgical facility, The Center for Outpatient Surgery. Our surgery center is New Jersey State Licensed and Medicare Accredited, and accredited according to the standards of the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities, Inc. (AAAASF).

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Doctors and
Surgeons

The doctors and surgeons at the Institute for Advanced Reconstruction are highly trained – many with double-board certifications. As proven innovators in the field of plastic reconstructive surgery, we are at the forefront of research and collaborate with experts from around the globe to drive essential progress in plastic surgical care.

Few facilities in the world have the training and expertise to perform the groundbreaking techniques offered at the Institute for Advanced Reconstruction. In addition, we work hand-in-hand with top clinical partners to ensure patients receive holistic, comprehensive care.

Andrew Elkwood

MD, MBA, FACS

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Hamid Abdollahi

MD, FACS

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Peter Andrawes

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Russell Ashinoff

MD, FACS

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Anjeanette Brown

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Stephen Dudick

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Adam Feintisch

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Nicole Ferro

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James Frost

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Ritwik Grover

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Edward Hahn

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Sean Herman

MD, FACS

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Zuhaib Ibrahim

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Lisa Iucci

DO, FACS

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Hari Iyer

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Reza Jarrahy

MD, FACS, FAAP

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Matthew Kaufman

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Chris Lakhiani

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Matthew Lynch

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Michael Rose

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Adam Saad

MD, FACS

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Bauback Safa

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Ajul Shah

MD, FACS

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Tzvi Small

MD, FACS

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Eric Wimmers

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Mary Jo Wright

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Mark Yazid

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World-Class
Leadership

Our founding doctors started The Institute for Advanced Reconstruction with one overarching goal in mind: to provide an unparalleled level of care. Many factors set us apart from other centers, including:

Meet Our Leaders

100+ years of combined experience

Diverse training at the nation’s top plastic surgery programs

Widely published research in a variety of medical journals

Alec DeSomma

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Axon Advance Foundation

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Having a spinal cord injury or peripheral nerve damage often means living with limited functionality and pain. The Axon Advance Foundation aims to change this.

Established in 2012 by doctors at The Institute for Advanced Reconstruction, the Axon Advance Foundation is a non-profit organization focused on new horizons in research, innovation, and surgical treatments for peripheral nerve damage and spinal cord injury.

The Foundation works closely with the W.M. Keck Center for Collaborative Neuroscience at Rutgers University and its focus on spinal cord injury. From bench top to clinical research, the goal of the Foundation is to improve treatment options for patients.

At Axon Advance Foundation, we are proud to join the medical community in spearheading life-changing discoveries and procedures for those living with various forms of paralysis, nerve disorders, and spinal cord injury.

The
ARSA Difference

We are proud to be a part of the Advanced Reconstructive Surgery Alliance (ARSA). Working with ARSA empowers our team to focus unencumbered on what matters most – our patients. As a member of ARSA, our reconstructive and cosmetic surgeons benefit from an adaptive business environment with infrastructure, marketing, and the level of excellence that enables them to concentrate on the business of providing extraordinary clinical services.

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News & Media

Want to stay informed about the latest advances in reconstructive care? Keep up with our blog for practice news, exciting announcements, and helpful health information.

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career that gives you the opportunity to change lives?

Our experienced team of healthcare professionals provide an atmosphere for employees to continuously learn, advance their skills, and be a part of a growing practice. We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive employee benefits package, and more.

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About The Institute

About The Institute For Advanced Reconstruction

Patient-Focused Care

Our Doctors and Surgeons

Andrew Elkwood

Hamid Abdollahi

Peter Andrawes

Russell Ashinoff

Anjeanette Brown

Stephen Chagares

Eric I. Chang

Ann Chuang

Frank Ciminello

Kari L. Colen

Desiree D'Angelo

Joseph Dayan

Stephen Dudick

Adam Feintisch

Nicole Ferro

James Frost

Ritwik Grover

Edward Hahn

Sean Herman

Zuhaib Ibrahim

Lisa Iucci

Hari Iyer

Reza Jarrahy

Matthew Kaufman

Chris Lakhiani

Matthew Lynch

Ahmed Nasser

Robert T. Nevitt III

Tushar Patel

Vaishali Purohit

Sidney Rabinowitz

Deepak Ramesh

David Rayfield

Michael Rose

Adam Saad

Bauback Safa

Ajul Shah

Tzvi Small

Mohit Sood

Adriana Suarez-Ligon

Camille Swain

Yolanda Tammaro

Stephen Toran

David Tsai

Hakan Usal

Jonathan Weiswasser

Eric Wimmers

Mary Jo Wright

Mark Yazid

World-Class Leadership

100+ years of combined experience

Diverse training at the nation’s top plastic surgery programs

Widely published research in a variety of medical journals

Features in local, national and international media

PhysicianAssistants

Nicole Bancroft

Michele Burgagni

Stephanie Catalano

Justyna Cerefin

Natalie Cooper

Alec DeSomma

Alyssa DeTogni

Cristina Doran

Adriana Dudeck

Gina Herring

Mae Kane

Jenna Kimmerle

Ashley Kovac

Katrina Kumar

Caroline Moore

Nikie Moretti

Sydney Myers

Ashley Nunez

Zaneta Pabon

Jennifer Rey

Karli Rymer

About The Institute For
Advanced Reconstruction

Our
Doctors and
Surgeons

World-Class
Leadership

Physician
Assistants

The
ARSA Difference

Interested in a
career that gives you the opportunity to change lives?

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