Dr. Robert A. Guida is a highly respected facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon based in New York City, renowned for his expertise in enhancing and rejuvenating facial features. With a focus on precision and artistry, he specializes in advanced procedures such as rhinoplasty, facelifts, upper eyelid surgery and lower eyelid surgery, helping patients achieve natural-looking, youthful results.
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE
Medical Licensure:- Pennsylvania, 1984
- New York, 1985
- Oregon, 1989
- American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, July 1994
- American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, October 1989
EDUCATION
Undergraduate:- 1975-1979 - University of Steubenville, Steubenville, Ohio
- B.A. Major: Biology, Minor: Chemistry
- Honors: Summa Cum Laude
- Baconian Academic Honor Society
- 1976 - Outstanding Freshman of the Year Academic Award
- 1978-79 - Senior Class Representative to Student Government
- 1978-79 - President, Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity
- 1977-79 - Vice-President, Student Government
- 1979-1983 - Hahnemann University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
POST GRADUATE TRAINING
- 1983-1984 Internship, Internal Medicine, Lankanau Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- 1984-1985 Residency, General Surgery, The Graduate Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- 1985-1989 Residency, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, New York Medical College, New York, New York.
- 1989-1990 Fellowship: Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, Oregon
Preceptor: Ted A. Cook, M.D.
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
1992 - 2005 Director- Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- The New York Hospital
- Cornell University Medical Center
- New York, New York
- Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- The New York Hospital
- Cornell University Medical Center
- New York, New York
- Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- The New York Hospital
- Cornell University Medical Center
- New York, New York
- Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- The New York Hospital
- Cornell University Medical Center
- New York, New York
- Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital
- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- New York, New York
- Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine, Portland, Oregon
- Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- Veterans’ Administration Hospital, Portland, Oregon
DEPARTMENTAL ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES
1990 - 2000 Faculty- Facial Soft Tissue Injuries and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Medical Student Surgical Core Curriculum
- Cornell University Medical Center
- New York, New York
- Department of Otolaryngology Grand Rounds
- Joint program involving the Department of Otolaryngology and the Department of Dermatology: Laser Center for Skin, The New York Hospital - Cornell Medical Center
- Head and Neck Dissection Course
- Cornell University Medical Center
- Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital
- New York, New York
- Topic: Rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, and rhytidectomy
- Otolaryngology Residents’ Core Curriculum
- Topics: major subjects of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, including management of facial trauma, basic principles of soft tissue surgery, flap and graft reconstruction of facial defects, rhinoplasty, eyelid reconstruction and blepharoplasty techniques
- Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Residency Program
- 1992: Steven Marra - Aesthetic reconstruction of acquired nasal defects
- 1993: Zvi Osterweil - Complications of alpha interferon use for hemangioma patients
- 1994: Aton Young - CD ROM tutorial of endoscopic sinus surgery with narrative and visual description of anatomy of paranasal sinuses and pathology of chronic sinus disease
- 1994: Aton Young - Comparative computerized analysis of postoperative changes in the basal view of the nasal tip following rhinoplasty with and without interdomal binding suture of lower lateral cartilages
- 1994: Seth Yellin - Nasal reconstruction using the unipedicled midline forehead flap: a review of 55 cases
- 1994: Jerry Ho - Depth and pattern of dermal injury of porcine skin following glycolic acid and trichloroacetic acid skin peels
HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS
1995 - Present Associate Attending- The New York Hospital - Cornell Medical Center, Department of Otolaryngology, New York, New York
- The New York Hospital - Cornell Medical Center, Department of Otolaryngology, New York, New York
- Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, New York, New York
- Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, New York
HOSPITAL COMMITTEES
- 1997 - 1999 Board of Directors, Griffis Faculty Club, The New York Hospital - Cornell Medical Center
- 1996 - 1999 Laser Safety Committee, The New York Hospital
- 1995 - 1999 Marketing Committee, Faculty Practice Plan, The New York Hospital
- 1991 - 1999 Invasive Procedure Committee, The New York Hospital - Cornell Medical Center
- 1990 - 1999 Coordinator, Quality Assurance Committee, Department of Otolaryngology, The New York Hospital - Cornell University Medical Center
- 1990 - 1991 Patient Case Management Committee, The New York Hospital - Cornell University Medical Center
MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
- Fellow, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Research Committee, 1990-1991
- Program Committee, 1992 - Present
- Cleft Palate Committee, 1993 - Present
- Pro Bono Committee, 1993 - Present
- Audiovisual Committee, 1993 - Present
- Face to Face Committee, 1994 - Present
- Chairman, Fund Raising Subcommittee for Face to Face Committee, 1995 - Present
- American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons
- American Medical Association
- Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technology Assessment Program, 1991 - Present
- American Society of Dermatologic Surgery
- American Cleft Palate - Craniofacial Association
- American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc.
- American Rhinologic Society
- American Society of Hair Restoration Surgery
- New York Facial Plastic Surgery Society
- Member of Bylaws Committee
- Medical Society of the State of New York
- New York County Medical Society
- Medical Strollers Society, New York, New York
- Physician’s Scientific Society, New York, New York
- Hospital Graduates Society, New York, New York
- Pennsylvania Medical Society (until 1985)
- Philadelphia County Medical Society (until 1985)
FACULTY: INSTRUCTIONAL COURSES
August 31 - September 5, 1996- Lectured on Facial Plastic Surgery at the Salzberg - Cornell Seminars in Otolaryngology
- Topics included Essential Cosmetic Rhinoplasty, Current Trends in Facial Plastic Surgery, Basic Principles of Soft Tissue Surgery, and Aesthetic Restoration of Acquired Nasal Defects
- Salzberg, Austria
- Course Director
- Advanced Facial Soft Tissue Workshop
- Sponsored by The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and The Department of Otolaryngology, Cornell Medical Center
- New York, New York
- Faculty
- Facial Soft Tissue Workshop
- Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital
- New York, New York
- Faculty: Facial Soft Tissue Course
- 1992 Eastern and Canadian Regions Meeting
- American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- New York, New York
- Topics: Basic Soft Tissue Principles; Scalp and Forehead Reconstruction
- Faculty: Facial Soft Tissue Workshop
- Family Practice Residency
- Spokane, Washington
- Faculty: Management of Facial Trauma
- Third Year Medical Students
- Oregon Health Sciences University
- Portland, Oregon
- Faculty: Soft Tissue Workshop
- Third Year Medical Students
- Oregon Health Sciences University
- Portland, Oregon