Jason B. Clain, MD, FACS
Jason B. Clain, MD, FACS
Secretary: Kaitlin, p: (516)-739-2322 f: (516)-750-7335
Dr. Jason B. Clain is a Harvard-trained, board-certified plastic surgeon with advanced training from one of the nation’s most prestigious plastic surgery programs. Serving patients across the tri-state area from his offices in Harrison, New York and Stamford, Connecticut, he is known for his precise surgical technique, thoughtful aesthetic judgment, and research-driven approach to both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures.
With specialized expertise in facial aesthetics and complex facial reconstruction, Dr. Clain combines Harvard-trained surgical precision with a personalized, patient-centered philosophy. His background in microsurgery and head and neck reconstruction allows him to approach each case with a high level of technical sophistication while maintaining a focus on natural, balanced results.
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Meet Dr. Jason B. Clain
Dr. Jason B. Clain is a board-certified plastic surgeon with comprehensive training in both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, serving patients across the tri-state area from his offices in Harrison, New York and Stamford, Connecticut. As a plastic surgeon with New York Plastic Surgical Group, Dr. Clain is recognized for his Harvard-trained expertise, meticulous surgical technique, and commitment to delivering natural-looking, refined results across a full spectrum of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures.
A surgeon dedicated to combining surgical precision with personalized patient care, Dr. Clain specializes in facial aesthetics—including facelift, rhinoplasty, and eyelid surgery—as well as complex facial reconstruction following skin cancer removal. His extensive training in advanced reconstructive techniques, combined with his research background in head and neck surgery and microsurgery, positions him as a trusted plastic surgeon for patients seeking expert care across New York and Connecticut.
In his leisure time, Dr. Clain is an active competitive sailor and enjoys exploring restaurants and cooking with his wife, Alison. He spends his weekends outdoors in Rye with their two young daughters and their swimming-enthusiast Labrador, Teddy.
Education and Professional Credentials
Undergraduate Education
Dr. Clain earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Quantitative Economics from Tufts University (Cum Laude), providing a strong analytical foundation that informs his evidence-based surgical approach. Following graduation, he spent two years conducting research focused on outcomes for patients undergoing reconstruction after head and neck surgery.
Following graduation, he spent two years conducting research focused on outcomes for patients undergoing reconstruction after head and neck surgery.
Medical School
Dr. Clain earned his Doctor of Medicine with Research Honors from Tufts University School of Medicine. His medical school honors reflect his early commitment to plastic surgery and his dedication to advancing the field through rigorous clinical training and research innovation. During medical school, he received several prestigious awards recognizing his excellence:
- Martin J. Loeb Prize in Surgery – Recognizing excellence in surgical education and clinical performance
- William Dameshek Award in Undergraduate Research – Honoring outstanding research contributions
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society – Membership in the nation’s most prestigious medical honor society
- Tufts American College of Surgeons Scholarship – Recognizing surgical excellence and leadership potential
Residency Training
Following medical school, Dr. Clain completed a comprehensive Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency at Harvard Integrated Plastic Surgery Program (Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School), one of the nation’s most competitive and prestigious plastic surgery training programs. His residency training provided extensive experience in all aspects of plastic surgery, including aesthetic surgery, complex reconstructive procedures, microsurgery, and advanced surgical problem-solving. During his final year of training, he served as Chief Resident in Plastic Surgery.
Board Certification and Professional Credentials
Dr. Clain is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, demonstrating that he has met rigorous standards of knowledge, clinical competency, and ethical practice. Board certification reflects Dr. Clain’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of surgical care through ongoing education and professional development.
Professional Affiliations and Memberships
Dr. Clain maintains active membership in leading professional organizations dedicated to advancing plastic surgery and surgical education.
Academic Appointment:
- Admissions Committee, Tufts University School of Medicine – Dean-appointed voting member (April 2016 – May 2017), where he interviewed applicants and participated in the selection of candidates for admission to one of the nation’s leading medical schools
Hospital and Medical Center Affiliations:
Dr. Clain maintains clinical privileges and affiliations with leading medical institutions in the area, including:
- Greenwich Hospital
- White Plains Hospital
Clinical Experience and Areas of Expertise
Comprehensive Plastic Surgery Practice
Dr. Clain provides comprehensive cosmetic and reconstructive surgery to patients throughout the tri-state area. He has extensive training in both complex reconstructive procedures and advanced aesthetic surgery, including rhinoplasty, facelift, eyelid surgery, breast procedures, and body contouring.
His clinical experience encompasses:
Facial Rejuvenation:
- Facelift and mini-facelift procedures
- Neck lift and neck contouring
- Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)
- Rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty
- Fat grafting and volume restoration
Facial Reconstruction:
- Complex facial reconstruction following skin cancer removal
- Reconstruction after trauma or injury
- Scar revision and refinement
Aesthetic Body Contouring:
- Breast augmentation
- Breast reduction and reconstruction
- Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)
Post-Operative Instructions
Research and Academic Contributions
Dr. Clain is an active researcher and educator with 23 peer-reviewed publications in leading medical journals and numerous presentations at national and international conferences.
Peer-Reviewed Publications:
- Rinkinen JR, Weitzman RE, Clain JB, Lans J, Shin JH, Eberlin KR. Locoregional Flap Closure for High-risk Multilevel Spine Surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2020.
- Eisenberg G, Clain JB, Feinberg-Zadek N, Leibman M, Belsky M, Ruchelsman DE. Clinical Outcomes of Limited Open Intramedullary Headless Screw Fixation of Metacarpal Fractures in 91 Consecutive Patients. Hand (N Y). 2019.
- Clain JB, Vitale MA, Ahmad CS, Ruchelsman DE. Ulnar Nerve Complications Following Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction of the Elbow: A Systematic Review. Am J Sports Med. 2019.
- Mourad MW, Su HK, Castro JR, Lazarus CL, Clain JB, Mojica JS, Urken ML. Staged laryngeal reconstruction with a prefabricated flap for radiation recurrent glottic carcinoma. Laryngoscope. 2016 May;126(5):1061-70.
- Castro J, Likhterov I, Mehra S, Bassiri-Tehrani M, Scherl S, Clain JB, Buchbinder D, Urken ML. Approach to en bloc resection and reconstruction of primary masticator space malignancies. Laryngoscope. 2016 Feb;126(2):372-7.
- Rowe ME, Clain JB, Scherl S, Dos Reis L, Turk A, Wenig BM, Mehra S, Urken ML. Response to “Breach of the thyroid capsule and lymph node capsule in node-positive papillary and medullary thyroid cancer: Different biology”. Eur J Surg Oncol. 2016 Jan;42(1):156-7.
- Gibber MJ, Clain JB, Jacobson AS, Buchbinder D, Scherl S, Zevallos JP, Mehra S, Urken ML. Subscapular system of flaps: An 8-year experience with 105 patients. Head Neck. 2015 Aug;37(8):1200-6.
- Urken ML, Milas M, Randolph GW, Tufano R, Bergman D, Bernet V, Brett EM, Brierley JD, Cobin R, Doherty G, Klopper J, Lee S, Machac J, Mechanick JI, Orloff LA, Ross D, Smallridge RC, Terris DJ, Clain JB, Tuttle M. Management of recurrent and persistent metastatic lymph nodes in well-differentiated thyroid cancer: a multifactorial decision-making guide for the Thyroid Cancer Care Collaborative. Head Neck. 2015 Apr;37(4):605-14.
- Mehra S, Tuttle RM, Milas M, Orloff L, Bergman D, Bernet V, Brett E, Cobin R, Doherty G, Judson BL, Klopper J, Lee S, Lupo M, Machac J, Mechanick JI, Randolph G, Ross DS, Smallridge R, Terris D, Tufano R, Alon E, Clain JB, DosReis L, Scherl S, Urken ML. Database and registry research in thyroid cancer: striving for a new and improved national thyroid cancer database. Thyroid. 2015 Feb;25(2):157-68.
- Clain JB, Leibman MI, Belsky MR, Ruchelsman DE. Ultrasound guidance of steroid injections. J Hand Surg Am. 2014 Dec;39(12):2498-501.
- Clain JB, Mehra S, Scherl S, Dos Reis LL, Turk A, Wenig BM, Dewey EH, Urken ML. Intrathyroidal tumors presenting with extranodal extension: what are we missing? Endocr Pathol. 2014 Dec;25(4):385-9.
- Dos Reis LL, Tuttle RM, Alon E, Bergman DA, Bernet V, Brett EM, Cobin R, Doherty G, Harris JR, Klopper J, Lee SL, Lupo M, Milas M, Machac J, Mechanick JI, Orloff L, Randolph G, Ross DS, Smallridge RC, Terris DJ, Tufano RP, Mehra S, Scherl S, Clain JB, Urken ML. What is the gold standard for comprehensive interinstitutional communication of perioperative information for thyroid cancer patients? A comparison of existing electronic health records with the current American Thyroid Association recommendations. Thyroid. 2014 Oct;24(10):1466-72.
- Dibelius G, Mehra S, Clain JB, Urken ML, Wenig BM. Noninvasive anaplastic thyroid carcinoma: report of a case and literature review. Thyroid. 2014 Aug;24(8):1319-24.
- Dos Reis LL, Mehra S, Scherl S, Clain JB, Machac J, Urken ML. The differential diagnosis of central compartment radioactive iodine uptake after thyroidectomy: anatomic and surgical considerations. Endocr Pract. 2014 Aug;20(8):832-8.
- Scherl S, Mehra S, Clain JB, Dos Reis LL, Persky M, Turk A, Wenig B, Husaini H, Urken ML. The effect of surgeon experience on the detection of metastatic lymph nodes in the central compartment and the pathologic features of clinically unapparent metastatic lymph nodes: what are we missing when we don’t perform a prophylactic dissection of central compartment lymph nodes in papillary thyroid cancer? Thyroid. 2014 Aug;24(8):1282-8.
- Clain JB, Scherl S, Dos Reis L, Turk A, Wenig BM, Mehra S, Karle WE, Urken ML. Extrathyroidal extension predicts extranodal extension in patients with positive lymph nodes: an important association that may affect clinical management. Thyroid. 2014 Jun;24(6):951-7.
- Mehra S, Tuttle RM, Bergman D, Bernet V, Brett E, Cobin R, Doherty G, Klopper J, Lee S, Machac J, Milas M, Mechanick JI, Orloff L, Randolph G, Ross DS, Smallridge R, Terris D, Tufano R, Alon E, Clain JB, Dos Reis L, Scherl S, Urken ML. Improving the quality of thyroid cancer care: how does the Thyroid Cancer Care Collaborative cross the Institute of Medicine’s Quality Chasm? Thyroid. 2014 Apr;24(4):615-24.
- Clain JB, Scherl S, Karle WE, Khorsandi A, Ghali V, Wang B, Urken ML. Castleman disease in the parapharyngeal space: a case report and review of the literature. Head Neck Pathol. 2013 Dec;7(4):389-92.
- Karle WE, Anand SM, Clain JB, Scherl S, Buchbinder D, Smith ML, Urken ML. Use of a combined latissimus dorsi scapular free flap revascularized with vein grafting to the internal mammary artery in a vessel-depleted and previously irradiated neck. Head Neck. 2013 Nov;35(11):E328-32.
- Crawley MB, Anand SM, Clain JB, Scherl S, Buchbinder D, Urken ML. Trismus release in a pediatric patient using a parascapular free flap reconstruction following desmoid tumor resection. Laryngoscope. 2013 Jun;123(6):1451-4.
- Viets R, Scherl S, Clain JB, Urken ML, Khorsandi A. Radiology quiz case 2: hypoglossal nerve schwannoma of the submandibular space. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2013 May;139(5):523-4.
- Karle WE, Anand SM, Clain JB, Scherl S, Urken ML. Total soft palate reconstruction using the palatal island and lateral pharyngeal wall flaps. Laryngoscope. 2013 Apr;123(4):929-33.
- Scherl S, Alon EE, Karle WE, Clain JB, Khorsandi A, Urken ML. Rare tracheal tumors and lesions initially diagnosed as isolated differentiated thyroid cancers. Thyroid. 2013 Jan;23(1):79-83.
His commitment to advancing surgical knowledge through research and education reflects his dedication to improving patient outcomes and contributing to the broader field of plastic surgery.
Innovation, Leadership, and Clinical Focus
Commitment to Advanced Surgical Techniques
Dr. Clain combines Harvard-trained precision with a deep commitment to personalized surgical planning. Rather than recommending a one-size-fits-all approach, he takes time to understand each patient’s unique aesthetic goals, concerns, and body proportions. This individualized approach—informed by his extensive training in both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery—enables him to develop customized surgical plans that deliver natural-looking, harmonious results.
Research-Driven Practice
Dr. Clain’s background as a research associate and published researcher informs his clinical practice. He stays current with the latest evidence-based surgical techniques and outcomes data, ensuring that his patients benefit from the most advanced, scientifically validated approaches available.
Patient Care Philosophy
Dr. Clain’s surgical philosophy is rooted in the principle that every patient presents a unique anatomical and aesthetic situation requiring individualized problem-solving. Rather than applying a standardized template, he conducts a thorough preoperative assessment to understand not only what patients want to change, but why—and how those changes align with their overall appearance, lifestyle, and expectations.
Evidence-Based Decision Making: Drawing on his research background and published work in surgical outcomes, Dr. Clain integrates the latest clinical evidence into his surgical planning. He believes patients deserve to understand the scientific rationale behind recommended approaches, not just the technical steps involved.
Honest Conversations About Limitations: Dr. Clain prioritizes candid discussions about what surgery can and cannot achieve. He sets realistic expectations about recovery, potential complications, and the timeline for final results. He believes that informed patients who understand both benefits and risks make better decisions and experience greater satisfaction.
Surgical Precision as a Foundation: His Harvard training emphasized meticulous technique and attention to anatomical detail. Dr. Clain applies this precision to every procedure—whether a complex microvascular reconstruction or a refined facial aesthetic—because he believes that excellent outcomes begin with excellent surgical execution.
Continuity of Care: From the initial consultation through the final postoperative visit and beyond, Dr. Clain maintains direct involvement in patient care. He believes the surgeon-patient relationship doesn’t end when the patient leaves the operating room; it continues through recovery and into the long-term assessment of results.
Respect for Individual Aesthetics: Dr. Clain rejects the notion of a “one-size-fits-all” aesthetic ideal. He works with each patient to define what “natural” and “refined” means for them specifically—considering their age, ethnicity, facial structure, and personal preferences. The goal is enhancement that looks like an improved version of the patient, not a transformation into someone else.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Clain
What are Dr. Clain’s credentials and qualifications?
Dr. Clain is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He earned his MD with Research Honors from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his plastic surgery residency at Harvard Integrated Plastic Surgery Program (Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women’s Hospital), one of the nation’s most competitive training programs.
What procedures does Dr. Clain perform?
Dr. Clain specializes in facial rejuvenation (facelift, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery), facial reconstruction following skin cancer removal, breast surgery (augmentation, reduction, reconstruction), body contouring (abdominoplasty, liposuction).
Is Dr. Clain involved in research or education?
Yes. Dr. Clain is an active researcher with 23 peer-reviewed publications in leading medical journals.
What is Dr. Clain’s approach to patient care?
Dr. Clain believes in personalized surgical planning, transparent communication, and achieving natural-looking results that align with each patient’s unique goals. He emphasizes informed decision-making, comprehensive pre- and post-operative care, and rigorous surgical standards.
What hospital affiliations does Dr. Clain have?
Dr. Clain maintains clinical privileges and affiliations with Greenwich Hospital and White Plains Hospital.
How do I schedule a consultation with Dr. Clain?
To schedule a consultation, contact New York Plastic Surgical Group at (516) 742-3404. Our team will help you schedule an appointment that fits your schedule.
About New York Plastic Surgical Group
New York Plastic Surgical Group is dedicated to providing advanced cosmetic and reconstructive surgery to patients throughout Long Island and the surrounding New York metropolitan area. Under the leadership of board-certified plastic surgeons including Dr. Jason B. Clain, the practice combines surgical expertise, advanced techniques, and patient-centered care to deliver exceptional outcomes across the full spectrum of plastic surgery.
The practice maintains a commitment to innovation, research, and education, with surgeons who are actively engaged in advancing the field through clinical research, academic teaching, and professional leadership. Dr. Clain’s involvement in peer-reviewed research and his role in medical education exemplify the practice’s dedication to staying at the forefront of plastic surgery and contributing to the training of future physicians.
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