Plastic Surgeon  ·  Morristown, NJ  ·  Now Accepting Consultations

Dr. Andre Rafizadeh

Plastic Surgery, University at Buffalo. Board Certified in General Surgery. Trained at Lafayette College, St. George's University School of Medicine, and Morristown Medical Center — now practicing as a plastic surgeon at Better Plastic Surgery in Morristown, New Jersey.

Fellowship
Plastic Surgery · University at Buffalo
Board Certification
General Surgery · 2024
Medical Degree
St. George's University · Cum Laude
Languages
English (Native) · French · Farsi

About Dr. Andre Rafizadeh

Dr. Andre Rafizadeh is a fellowship-trained plastic surgeon now accepting consultations at Better Plastic Surgery in Morristown, New Jersey. He completed his Plastic Surgery Fellowship at the University at Buffalo, training under Program Director Dr. Mark Burke MD FACS and Associate Program Director Dr. Jordan Frey MD, and is board certified in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

A lifelong New Jersey native, Dr. Rafizadeh earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania — graduating Cum Laude while leading the Division I Varsity Epée Fencing team, earning the Gold Medal Student-Athlete Academic Honor Roll and the Kenneth David Chatham Award. He went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine at St. George's University School of Medicine, also Cum Laude, before returning to Morristown Medical Center for five years of General Surgery residency.

As Chief General Surgery Resident at Morristown Medical Center, Dr. Rafizadeh led the surgical oncology, plastic surgery, head & neck, vascular, acute care, and general surgery services — overseeing the entire patient care process from office through the operating room and into recovery. He then pursued fellowship training in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University at Buffalo, deepening his expertise in microsurgery, complex wound reconstruction, flap surgery, orbital surgery, and aesthetic procedures. During his time in Buffalo, Dr. Rafizadeh devoted considerable time working alongside dedicated aesthetic surgeons, developing a refined appreciation for facelift anatomy — including deep plane facelift techniques — as well as breast surgery, having shadowed and worked with top breast surgeons in Philadelphia, and body contouring procedures. He also devoted significant time working with facial plastic surgeons in the Buffalo area, developing skill and appreciation for rhinoplasty techniques for both functional and aesthetic concerns.

Dr. Rafizadeh began his clinical career at Morristown Medical Center itself, working as a nursing assistant in the operating room before medical school — a foundation that gave him an unusually grounded perspective on surgical care long before he entered the field himself.

Research & Academic Work

Dr. Rafizadeh has published and presented at national and international meetings including the Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons, the New York Regional Society of Plastic Surgeons, the ISAPS Olympiad World Congress 2025, and the Annual Meeting of The Aesthetic Society (The Aesthetic MEET 2026, Boston). His research spans complex wound reconstruction, microsurgical flap techniques, breast reconstruction outcomes, orbital fracture management, vascular surgery, and aesthetic surgery — including two co-authored presentations with Dr. Farhad Rafizadeh on subnasal lip lift incision design and scar placement.

He serves as a PRS PROPEL Mentor, mentors medical students at the UB Jacobs School of Medical Sciences, participated in a UHMLA mission surgery trip to Antigua, Guatemala in 2023, and was Surgical Clinic Coordinator at Morristown Medical Center from 2022 to 2023. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons.

Training Timeline

2023–2026
Plastic Surgery Fellowship
University at Buffalo, Department of Plastic Surgery · Buffalo, NY
Under Dr. Mark Burke MD FACS & Dr. Jordan Frey MD
2018–2023
Chief General Surgery Resident
Morristown Medical Center, Atlantic Health System · Morristown, NJ
Led surgical oncology, plastic surgery, head & neck, vascular, acute care & general surgery services
2014–2018
Doctor of Medicine
St. George's University School of Medicine · Grenada, West Indies
Graduated Cum Laude
2009–2013
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Lafayette College · Easton, PA
Cum Laude · Captain, Division I Varsity Epée Fencing · Kenneth David Chatham Award · Gold Medal Student-Athlete Academic Honor Roll
2009–2013
Nursing Assistant — Operating Room
Morristown Medical Center · Morristown, NJ
Set up OR cases, aided surgical staff, patient transport — his first exposure to surgical care at the institution where he later trained as Chief Resident
Black and white portrait of Dr. Andre Rafizadeh in surgical cap and glasses under operating room lights
“The goal is never to change who someone is — it is to help them look more like the best version of themselves. Balanced, natural, and unmistakably their own.”
Dr. Andre Rafizadeh  ·  Better Plastic Surgery  ·  Morristown, NJ

Certifications & Affiliations

Credentials & Training

Board Certified — General Surgery

American Board of Surgery, 2024. NJ Medical State License. USMLE Steps 1, 2CS/CK, 3.

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Advanced Certifications

BLS · ACLS · ATLS · Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery & Endoscopy. Trained across the full spectrum of surgical subspecialties including microsurgery, vascular, oncology, and head & neck.

Hospital Affiliations

Morristown Medical Center · Overlook Medical Center · Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Professional Organizations

American College of Surgeons, Member · PRS PROPEL Mentor · UB Jacobs School of Medical Sciences Mentor · UHMLA Mission Surgery (Antigua, Guatemala, 2023)

Academic Recognition

Cum Laude — Lafayette College and St. George's University School of Medicine. Gold Medal Student-Athlete Academic Honor Roll. Kenneth David Chatham Award. Mid-Atlantic/South Regional Fencing Finalist.

The BPS Tradition

Shaped by the environment built by Dr. Farhad Rafizadeh — where surgery is both a technical discipline and an art form. Dr. Rafizadeh shares the belief that the best results are not the most dramatic, but the most harmonious.

Research & Scholarship

Selected Publications & Presentations

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Rafizadeh A., Kozlowski KA, Rafizadeh F. Crossing the Nasal Sill: An Anatomy-Based Approach to Subnasal Lip Lift Incision Design.The Aesthetic MEET 2026, Annual Meeting of The Aesthetic Society · May 15, 2026 · Boston, MA
02
Rafizadeh A., Rafizadeh F. Optimal Scar Placement in Subnasal Lip Lifts: A Case-Based Approach.ISAPS Olympiad World Congress 2025 · June 18, 2025 · Virtual (Singapore)
03
Rafizadeh A., DeGiovanni J., Kozlowski K., Frey JD. Complex Wound Management Following Hip Disarticulation After Traumatic Garbage Truck Accident.Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons (NESPS) Annual Meeting · Baltimore, MD · November 28, 2025
04
Rafizadeh A., Kozlowski K., Degiovanni J., Nguyen C., Frey J. Ophthalmology Consultation and Outcomes in Orbital Fracture Management: A Retrospective Analysis.NY Regional Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Residents' Night · New York Academy of Medicine · March 10, 2025
05
Chan D., Wood C., Rafizadeh A., Nagai M. Seizure following in-office lidocaine administration: a case report on local anesthetic systemic toxicity.Therapeutic Advances in Drug Safety. 2025;16. doi:10.1177/20420986251318843
06
Arslan M., Rafizadeh A., et al. Microtia and Social Media: How Can We Help Our Patients?Journal of Craniofacial Surgery 35.7 (2024): 2113–2115
07
Ullah F., Rafizadeh A., et al. Long term follow up of 3 patients after resection of mediastinal paraganglioma necessitating cardiopulmonary bypass.Journal of Surgical Case Reports 2024.12 (2024): rjae501
08
Lewis C.E., Ghodasara S.K., Rafizadeh A., et al. Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Immediate Breast Reconstruction Outcomes.Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery 91: 380–382 (2024)
09
Rafizadeh A., et al. Proximalization through one incision of a wrist arteriovenous fistula and distal revascularization with interval ligation.Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases, Innovations and Techniques 9.1 (2023): 101051
10
Rafizadeh A., et al. Cadaveric Vein vs. PTFE as Last Resort Option for Distal Bypass.48th Annual Symposium, Society of Clinical Vascular Surgery · Miami, FL · March 2021
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Edlund A.F., Bucher M., Rafizadeh A. Disparities in Arabidopsis thaliana pollen performance.American Journal of Botany. 2016. Abstract.

In the Operating Room

Precision at Work

Fellowship-trained and meticulous — Dr. Andre Rafizadeh in the operating room, where an artist’s eye meets surgical exactness.

Dr. Andre Rafizadeh, fellowship-trained plastic surgeon in Morristown, NJ, operating in the OR
Dr. Andre Rafizadeh performing plastic surgery at a Morristown, New Jersey hospital
Dr. Andre Rafizadeh wearing surgical loupes during a plastic surgery procedure in Morristown, NJ
Dr. Andre Rafizadeh with the surgical team in a Morristown, NJ operating room

New Jersey Plastic Surgery

Dr. Andre Rafizadeh in New Jersey

A lifelong New Jersey native and fellowship-trained plastic surgeon, Dr. Andre Rafizadeh now practices at Better Plastic Surgery in Morristown, NJ alongside Dr. Farhad Rafizadeh MD FACS, and is accepting new consultations. Below are the questions patients most often ask about his training, credentials, and practice.

Is Dr. Andre Rafizadeh board certified?

Dr. Andre Rafizadeh is board certified in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery (2024) and has completed a plastic surgery fellowship at the University at Buffalo. He is board-eligible in plastic surgery.

What does it mean that Dr. Andre Rafizadeh is a fellowship-trained plastic surgeon?

A fellowship-trained plastic surgeon has completed additional, focused training in plastic and reconstructive surgery beyond residency. After five years of General Surgery residency at Morristown Medical Center, Dr. Andre Rafizadeh completed a dedicated plastic surgery fellowship at the University at Buffalo (2023–2026), training in aesthetic facial surgery, breast surgery, body contouring, microsurgery, and complex reconstruction. This fellowship pathway is what makes him board-eligible in plastic surgery.

Where does Dr. Andre Rafizadeh practice in New Jersey?

Dr. Andre Rafizadeh practices plastic surgery at Better Plastic Surgery, 101 Madison Ave, Suite 105, Morristown, NJ 07960, alongside Dr. Farhad Rafizadeh MD FACS. The Morristown practice serves patients across Morris, Essex, Union, and Somerset counties and the greater northern New Jersey area. Call (973) 267-0928 to reach the practice.

What is Dr. Andre Rafizadeh’s training and background?

A lifelong New Jersey native, Dr. Andre Rafizadeh earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology cum laude from Lafayette College and his Doctor of Medicine cum laude from St. George’s University School of Medicine. He completed five years of General Surgery residency at Morristown Medical Center, serving as Chief Resident, then completed a plastic and reconstructive surgery fellowship at the University at Buffalo (2023–2026), training in microsurgery, complex wound reconstruction, facelift and rhinoplasty techniques, breast surgery, and body contouring.

What procedures does Dr. Andre Rafizadeh focus on?

Through his fellowship training, Dr. Andre Rafizadeh has developed expertise across facial, breast, and body procedures — including facelift (including deep plane techniques), rhinoplasty for both functional and aesthetic concerns, eyelid and brow procedures, breast surgery, and body contouring — along with reconstructive and microsurgical techniques. He shares the practice’s results-focused philosophy built on proportion, balance, and natural-looking outcomes. See real before & after results.

What languages does Dr. Andre Rafizadeh speak?

Dr. Andre Rafizadeh is a native English speaker and also speaks French and Farsi (Persian), so patients across New Jersey who prefer to discuss their care in those languages can consult with him directly — without a translator — at the Morristown practice. Call (973) 267-0928 to arrange a consultation.

Can patients from outside New Jersey consult with Dr. Andre Rafizadeh?

Yes. While Dr. Andre Rafizadeh sees most patients at the Morristown, NJ practice, the office regularly welcomes out-of-town and out-of-state patients, and an initial virtual consultation can often be arranged before you travel. The practice can help coordinate scheduling, pre-operative planning, and recovery logistics for patients traveling from elsewhere in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and beyond — see the out-of-town patient guide for details. Call (973) 267-0928 to discuss travel arrangements.

What happens during a consultation with Dr. Andre Rafizadeh?

Consultations take place at the Morristown, NJ office and are unhurried and one-on-one — never delegated to a coordinator. Dr. Andre Rafizadeh reviews your goals and medical history, performs an examination, and explains which surgical or non-surgical options fit your anatomy, with realistic expectations for recovery and results. When choosing a plastic surgeon, patients should feel free to ask about training, board status, and experience — questions he welcomes and answers directly. You can also read the practice’s patient reviews before your visit.

How do I schedule a consultation with Dr. Andre Rafizadeh?

Dr. Andre Rafizadeh is now accepting consultations in Morristown, NJ. To schedule, call (973) 267-0928 or request a consultation online. New patients can also review what to expect before a first visit. Consultations are personal, unhurried, and never delegated.

Serving New Jersey

Areas Dr. Andre Rafizadeh Serves Across NJ

A fellowship-trained plastic surgeon serving New Jersey, Dr. Andre Rafizadeh practices at a trusted Morristown practice caring for patients throughout Morris County and the surrounding northern New Jersey region:

Morristown Short Hills Summit Chatham Madison Florham Park Bernardsville Basking Ridge Livingston Morris County Essex County Union County Somerset County Northern New Jersey

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Dr. Andre Rafizadeh is now accepting consultations at Better Plastic Surgery in Morristown, NJ. Every plan he creates is built around you — your anatomy, your goals, your life. Consultations are personal, unhurried, and never delegated.

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