Physician Information

Dr. Bassin is a Board Certified Surgeon. He is an eyelid and facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, with his fellowship training approved by the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Dr. Bassin has helped to pioneer many of the "invisible incision" techniques that are the future of aesthetic facial plastic surgery and has been featured in many local and national media for his novel approach and unique training. Dr. Bassin's mission is to provide the most natural looking result, so as to provide an "unoperated" appearance.

Dr. Bassin graduated from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa, and was accepted into the George Washington University medical school as part of their Early Selection program. After finishing his medical education, Dr. Bassin completed his internship at New York's Lennox Hill Hospital and a residency in Ophthalmology at the prestigious Mt. Sinai Medical Center.

Following his training in New York City, Dr. Bassin further trained in eyelid and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Illinois Chicago under the preceptorship of Dr. Allen Putterman, M.D., a pioneer in the field of eyelid and facial plastic surgery.

In December 2007, Dr. Bassin was named a national training center by Cynosure, manufacturer of the SMARTLIPO. Doctors both nationally and internationally have been coming to train with Dr. Bassin in Florida. Dr. Bassin is honored to be named one of the five national training centers and a nationally recognized leader in the SMARTLIPO laser technology.

Dr. Bassin is also extensively published in his field of expertise, and has presented much of his research at national medical conferences.