Finny George, MD

Page Updated: May 3, 2023

Finny George, MD

Dr. Finny George is a board-certified plastic surgeon and partner at New York Plastic Surgical Group, a Division of Long Island Plastic Surgical Group. Dr. George was selected from among the top graduating high school students in New York to attend an accelerated 7-year combined undergraduate and medical school education from CUNY Sophie Davis and SUNY Upstate Medical University. He received his Bachelor of Science degree and Doctor of Medicine in 2004 and 2006, respectively. He went on to complete a residency in general surgery at the New York Medical College in Westchester. During this time, he also completed a research fellowship at the Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery at NYU Langone Medical Center. Dr. George completed his plastic surgery residency in 2015 at Montefiore Medical Center. Following this, he obtained specialty training in reconstructive microsurgery with a fellowship at the nation’s top cancer hospital, Memorial Sloan-Kettering. In 2022, Dr. George was named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Plastic Surgeons recognized for liposuction.

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Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

New York Times Super Doctors Rising Stars

Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Plastic Surgeons, Liposuction

Dr. George performs a range of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures of the breast and body. This includes breast cancer reconstruction using microvascular surgery including the DIEP flap. He specializes in breast augmentation, liposuction, Brazilian Butt Lift and abdominoplasty.

In his leisure time, Dr George enjoys spending time with his family.

What Patients Have to Say About Dr. George

5 Star Patient Rating

Dr. George and the staff at LIPSG are all beyond amazing. I felt comfortable from the initial consultation through each post op appointment. No matter what time, day or night, no matter how many questions, Dr. George and everyone at LIPSG would keep in touch to make sure I was doing well during my lengthy recovery. My journey through the process has been life changing, I finally love my appearance again. There are not enough words to express my gratitude. Dr.George, your work is breathtaking, thank you for changing my life.

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Education

2004-2006: M.D., SUNY Upstate Medical University
1999-2004: B.S./M.D., CUNY Sophie Davis

Training

2015-2016: Microsurgery Fellowship, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
2012-2015: Plastic Surgery Residency, Albert Einstein/Montefiore
2009-2012: General Surgery Residency, New York Medical College, Westchester
2008-2009: Research Fellowship, IRPS Labs NYU Langone Medical Center
2006-2008: General Surgery Residency, New York Medical College, Westchester

Affiliations

American Board of Plastic Surgery
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)

Publications

George F, Matros E. Operative Techniques in Head and Neck Reconstructive Surgery, Chapter 3: Scalp Reconstruction with Rotation Flaps. Wolters Kluwer, 2020
George F, Matros E. Operative Techniques in Head and Neck Reconstructive Surgery, Chapter 4: Scalp Reconstruction with Free Flaps. Wolters Kluwer, 2020
George F, Matros E. Operative Techniques in Head and Neck Reconstructive Surgery, Chapter 5: Scalp Reconstruction with Tissue Expansion. Wolters Kluwer, 2020
Wetterau M, George F, Weinstein A, Nguyen P, Tutela J, Knobel D, Cohen O, Warren S, Saadeh P. Topical prolyl hydroxylase domain-2 silencing improves diabetic murine wound closure. Wound Repair and Regeneration. 2011
Buch K, George F, Conigliaro J, Weber K, Divino C. Using Radiologoical Imaging to Differentiate Appendicitis from Fibroids in Gravid Patients. Surgical Rounds, Nov. 2006

Presentations

Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons – September 2015
George F, Samson W, Smith M, Sultan M. Downsizing the breast augmentation patient.
1st World Conference on Abdominal Wall Surgery – April 2015
F. Baccay, S. Cate, F. George, D. Cho, H, Aleyahemu, I, Lo. Novel Surgical Paradigm and Technique: Applying Physics and Civil Engineering to Incisional/Ventral Hernia Repairs
Wound Healing Society – April 2010
Wetterau M, George F, Weinstein A, Nguyen P, Tutela J, Knobel D, Cohen O, Warren S, Saadeh P. Topical prolyl hydroxylase domain-2 silencing improves diabetic murine wound closure.
8th Annual Louis Del Guercio Research and Lectureship Day – Nov 2009
George F, Nguyen P, Tutela J, Warren S, Saadeh P. RNA interference of PHD-2 promotoes neovascularization and improved diabetic wound healing.
VH Kazanjian Lecturship – April 2009
George F, Nguyen P, Tutela J. Warren S, Saadeh P. PHD-2 silencing using siRNA.
54th Annual Plastic Surgery Research Council Meeting – May 2009
George F, Nguyen P, Tutela J, Warren S, Saadeh P. RNA interference of Prolyl hydroxylase domain-2 as a potential promoter of neovascularization and improved diabetic wound healing.