Meet Dr. Kolker

Adam R. Kolker, M.D., F.A.C.S. is an aesthetic plastic surgeon in New York City specializing in cosmetic surgery of the face, breast and body. Dr. Kolker is board-certified by both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is committed to achieving the most beautiful and natural results by combining technical excellence, artistic skill, and meticulous attention to detail.

Dr. Kolker completed extensive Residency, Chief Residency, and Fellowship training in Cosmetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery at some of the most renowned institutions in plastic surgical education in the world, including Harvard Medical School, New York University, and the University of Melbourne, Australia.

Dr. Kolker is a Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the New York Regional Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a member of the surgical staff of the Mount Sinai Hospital, the Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, and St. Vincent's Hospital, and is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine.

In addition to his extensive education and training in Medicine and Surgery, Dr. Kolker completed a Fine Arts major and has a prodigious background in studio and visual arts. It is through the union of his analytical and technical skill as a scientist and his perspective and creativity as an artist that Dr. Kolker achieves the most natural and beautiful results for each individual.

Dr. Kolker performs surgery in his fully accredited office-based surgical suite using the most modern equipment and advanced techniques. You will experience the doctor's thoroughness, warmth, and caring from your first visit, through your surgery, and throughout the recovery period.

We invite you to meet with Dr. Kolker for a private consultation at our office, located at Park Avenue and 70th Street in New York City. We are available to answer any questions you may have before or after your visit, and look forward to warmly welcoming you.

Professional Society Memberships

• American College of Surgeons
• American Society of Plastic Surgeons
• American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons
• American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons
• American Academy of Pediatrics, Plastic Surgery Section
• Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons
• NY Regional Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons

Board Certifications

• Diplomate, American Board of Plastic Surgery
• Diplomate, American Board of Surgery
• Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners

Academic Curriculum

• Residency / Chief Residency in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
  
  Harvard Medical School
  Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
  Boston, Massachusetts
  
  
• Residency and Chief Residency in General Surgery
  
  New York Medical College
  St. Vincent's Hospital, Manhattan
  New York, New York
  
  
• Fellowship in Microsurgery Research
  
  New York University Medical Center
  Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
  New York, New York
  
  
• Fellowship in Craniofacial Surgery
  
  University of Melbourne
  Royal Children's Hospital
  Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
  
  
• College / Medical School
  
  Six-Year Accelerated Biomedical Program
  
  Union College, Schenectady, New York
  Bachelor of Science cum laude, Biology / Fine Arts
  
  Albany Medical College, Albany, New York
  Doctor of Medicine

Hospital Appointments

• The Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY
• Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY
• Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, New York, NY
• Beth Israel Hospital, New York, NY
• North Shore, LIJ, Glen Cove Hospitals, LI, NY

Academic Appointments

• Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY
  Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery

Professional Societies

• American College of Surgeons
• American Society of Plastic Surgeons
• American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons
• American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons
• American Academy of Pediatrics, Plastic Surgery Section
• Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons
• NY Regional Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons

Scientific Publications

• Kolker, A.R., Lampert J.A. Maximizing aesthetics and safety in circumferential-incision lower body lift with selective undermining and liposuction. Annals of Plastic Surgery 2009; 62: 544-8
  
• Kolker, A.R., Torina, P.J. Minimally invasive correction of inverted nipples: A safe and simple technique for reliable, sustainable projection. Annals of Plastic Surgery 2009; 62: 549-53
  
• Kolker, A.R. Improving aesthetics and safety in abdominoplasty with broad subcostal perforator preservation and contouring with liposuction. Annals of Plastic Surgery 2008; 60: 491-7
  
• Kolker, A.R., Redstone, J., Tutela, J.P. Salvage of exposed implantable cardiac electrical devices and lead systems with pocket change and local flap coverage. Annals of Plastic Surgery 2007; 59:26-30
  
• Kolker, A.R., Brown, D.J., Redstone, J., Scarpinato, V.M., Wallack, M.K. Multilayer reconstruction of abdominal wall defects with acellular dermal allograft (AlloDerm) and component separation. Annals of Plastic Surgery 2005; 55: 36-42
  
• Holmes, A.D., Meara, J.G., Kolker, A.R., Rosenfeld, J.V., Klug, G.L. Frontoethmoidal encephaloceles: Reconstruction and refinements. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery 2001; 12: 6-18
  
• Meara, J.G., Kolker, A.R., Bartlett, G., Theile, R., Mutimer, K., Holmes, A.D. Tuberous breast deformity: Principles and practice. Annals of Plastic Surgery 2000; 45: 607-11
  
• Kolker, A.R., Coombs, C.J., Meara, J.G., Bates, D., Rowler, D.K., Hutson, J.M. Patterns of radial dysmorphology with the VACTERL association in the adriamycin-exposed prenatal rat. Annals of Plastic Surgery 2000; 45: 525-30
  
• Kolker, A.R., Coombs, C.J., Meara, J.G. A method for minimizing donor site complications of the radial forearm flap. Annals of Plastic Surgery 2000; 45: 329-31
  
• Kolker, A.R., Wolfort, F.G., Upton, J., Tahan, S.R., Hein, K.D., Zewert, T.E. Plantar verrucous carcinoma following renal transplantation. Annals of Plastic Surgery 1998; 40: 515-19
  
• Hein, K.D., Morris, D.J., Goldwyn, R.M., Kolker, A.R. Repair of abdominal fascial defects following TRAM with dermal autografts. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 1998; 102: 2287-92
  
• Kolker, A.R., Kasabian, A.K., Karp, N.S., Gottlieb, J.J. The fate of free flap microanastomosis distal to the zone of injury in lower extremity trauma. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 1997; 99: 1066–73
  
• Zhang, L., Kolker, A.R., Choe, E.I., Bakshandeh, N., Josephson, G., Wu, F.C., Siebert, J.W., Kasabian, A.K. Venous microanastomosis with the Unilink system, sleeve, and suture techniques: a comparative study in the rat. Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery 1997; 13(4): 257-61
  
• Kolker, A.R., Hirsch, C.J., Gingold, B.J., Stamatos, J.M., Wallack, M.K. The use of epidural anesthesia and spontaneous ventilation during trans-abdominal colon and rectal procedures in selected high-risk groups. Dis Colon Rect 1997; 40: 339-43
  
• Shah, M.H., Kasabian, A.K., Karp, N.S., Kolker, A.R., Dublin, B.A., Zhang, L., Sakuma, J. Axonal regeneration through an autogenous nerve bypass: an experimental study in the rat. Annals of Plastic Surgery 1997; 38: 408-15
  
• Dublin, B.A., Karp, N.S., Kasabian, A.K., Kolker, A.R., Shah, M.H. Selective use of preoperative lower extremity angiography in free flap reconstruction. Annals of Plastic Surgery 1997; 38: 404-7
  
• Choe, E.I., Kasabian, A.K., Kolker, A.R., Karp, N.S., Zhang, L., Bass, L.S., Nardi, M.S., Josephson, G., Karpatkin, M. Thrombocytosis after lower extremity trauma: mechanism and possible role in free flap failure. Annals of Plastic Surgery 1996; 36: 489-94
  
• Kolker, A.R., Mayer, D.A., Zingale, R., Tsapogas, M. Central venous puncture vs. cutdown for permanent pacemaker lead insertion: a modified double-introducer technique. Minerva Cardioangiologica 1996; 44: 39-44
  
• Wolfort, F.G., Kolker, A.R., Wolfort, S.F. Basal and squamous cell carcinoma of the skin. Textbook Chapter In: McKellar, D., and Reiling, R., eds. Prognosis and Outcome Expectancy in Surgical Diseases. 2nd ed. St. Louis: Quality Medical Publishing. 1999, pp. 348-351

Presentations and Lectures

• Kolker, A.R. Maximizing aesthetics and safety in abdominoplasty and lower body lift with selective undermining and liposuction. Presentation at the International Symposium of the Israel Society for Plastic Surgery, Eilat, Israel, March 2009
  
• Kolker, A.R., Torina, P.J. Minimally-invasive correction of inverted nipples: A safe and simple technique for reliable, sustainable projection. Presented at the 25th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons, Philadelphia, PA, October 2008
  
• Kolker, A.R., Lampert, J. Maximizing aesthetics and safety in circumferential-incision lower body lift with selective undermining and suction lipectomy. Presented at the 25th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons, Philadelphia, PA, October 2008
  
• Tutela, J.P., Kolker, A.R., Levine, J.P., Kovacs, D. Abdominal wall reconstruction after acute and chronic loss of domain with peritoneal cavity expansion and component separation. Presented at the 25th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons, Philadelphia, PA, October 2008
  
• Lefkowitz, T.S. Kolker, A.R., Levine, J.P., Blechman, K.M. To Fill or Cover: The dead space dilemma in reconstruction of sternotomy wounds. Presented at the 25th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons, Philadelphia, PA, October 2008
  
• Kolker, A.R. Improving Aesthetics and Safety in Abdominoplasty with Broad Subcostal Perforator Preservation and Contouring with Suction Lipectomy Presented at the 24th annual meeting of the Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons. Southampton, Bermuda, October, 2007.
  
• Kolker, A.R., Slavin, S.A. Patient Safety in Office Based Surgery. Presented at the 24th annual meeting of the Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons. Southampton, Bermuda, October, 2007.
  
• Kolker, A.R., Redstone, J., Tutella, J.P. Prepectoral Infraclavicular Rhombic Flap Coverage for Salvage of Exposure of Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator Devices. Presented at the 23rd annual meeting of the Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons. Boston, Massachusetts, December, 2006.
  
• Kolker, A.R., Brown, D.J., Redstone, J., Scarpinato, V.M., Wallack, M.K. Multilayer reconstruction of abdominal wall defects with acellular dermal allograft (AlloDerm) and component separation. Presented at the 21st annual meeting of the Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons Naples, Florida, January 2005.
  
• Meara, J.G., Cleland, H.J., Kolker, A.R., McLaughlin, M.S., McDougall, S. Outcomes research in pediatric plastic surgery. Presented at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific Congress, Melbourne, Australia, May, 2000
  
• Holmes, A.D., Wright, G.V., Heggie, A.A., Kolker, A.R., Meara, J.G. Lefort III internal distraction. Presented at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific Congress, Melbourne, Australia, May, 2000
  
• Mutimer, K.L., Bartlett, J.R., Meara, J.G., Bartlett, G.R., Kolker, A.R. Obstetric brachial plexus palsy. Presented at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific Congress, Melbourne, Australia, May, 2000
  
• Levine, J.P., Borud, L., Margiotta, M., Kasabian, A.K., Karp, N.S., Kolker, A.R., Gurtner, G., Bradley, J.P. Update on free flap microanastomosis distal to the zone of injury in lower extremity trauma. Presented at the 13th Symposium of the International Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Los Angeles, California, June 1999
  
• Slavin, S.A., Kolker, A.R. Transaxillary augmentation mammoplasty: avoiding pitfalls in patient selection and technique. Presented at the 39th annual meeting of the New England Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Chatham, Massachusetts, June 1998
  
• Kolker, A.R. Sternal wound coverage with the latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap. Presented at the 24th Plastic Surgery Senior Residents’ Conference, Birmingham, Alabama, April 1998
  
• Kolker, A.R., Wolfort, F.G., Tahan S.R. Hein, K.D., Zewert, T.E. Plantar verrucous carcinoma following renal transplantation. Presented at the 14th annual meeting of the Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons, Southampton, Bermuda, October 1997
  
• Hein, K.D., Goldwyn, R.M., Morris, D.J., Kolker, A.R. Repair of abdominal fascial defects with dermal autografts. Presented at the 66th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, San Francisco, California, September 1997
  
• Kasabian, A.K., Kolker, A.R., Shah, M.H., Zhang, L., Karp, N.S., Sakuma, J., Dublin, B.A. Axonal regeneration through a nerve bypass for treatment of neuroma-in-continuity: an experimental study in the rat. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Boca Raton, Florida, January 1997
  
• Kolker, A.R., Shah, M.H., Zhang, L., Karp, N.S., Sakuma, J., Dublin, B.A. Kasabian, A.K. Nerve bypass for treatment of neuroma-in-continuity: an experimental study in the rat. Presented at the 65th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Dallas, Texas, November 1996
  
• Kolker, A.R., Kasabian, A.K., Choe, E.I., Karp, N.S., Dublin, B.A., Shah, M.H., Zhang, L. Thrombocytosis after major lower extremity trauma: The role of thrombocytotic cytokines IL-3, IL-6, IL-11, GM-CSF, and thrombopoietin. Presented at the 65th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Dallas, Texas, November 1996
  
• Dublin, B.A., Kolker, A.R., Karp, N.S., Kasabian, A.K., Selective use of preoperative angiography in free flap reconstruction of the lower extremity. Presented at the 65th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Dallas, Texas, November 1996
  
• Kolker, A.R., Gottlieb, J.J., Karp, N.S., Kasabian, A.K. The fate of free flap microanastomosis distal to the zone of injury in lower extremity trauma. Presented at the 65th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Dallas, Texas, November 1996
  
• Kolker, A.R., Shah, M.S., Kasabian, A.K., Zhang, L., Karp, N.S., Sakuma, J., Young, W. Nerve bypass for treatment of neuroma-in-continuity: an experimental study in the rat. Presented at the 13th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Washington, D.C., October 1996
  
• Dublin, B.A., Kolker, A.R., Karp, N.S., Kasabian, A.K. Selective use of preoperative angiography in free flap reconstruction of the lower extremity. Presented at the 13th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Washington, D.C., October 1996
  
• Kolker, A.R., Kasabian, A.K., Karp, N.S., Gottlieb, J.J. The fate of free flap microanastomosis distal to the zone of injury in lower extremity trauma. Presented at the 13th Congress of the International Microsurgery Society, Montreal PQ, Canada, June 1996
  
• Kolker, A.R., Kasabian, A.K., Choe, E.I., Dublin, B.A., Shah, M.H. Thrombocytosis after major lower extremity trauma: The role of thrombocytotic cytokines IL-3, IL-6, IL-11, GM-CSF and thrombopoietin. Presented at the 13th Congress of the International Microsurgery Society, Montreal PQ, Canada, June 1996
  
• Dublin, B.A., Kolker, A.R., Karp, N.S., Kasabian, A.K. Selective use of preoperative angiography in free flap reconstruction of the lower extremity. Presented at the 13th Congress of the International Microsurgery Society, Montreal PQ, Canada, June 1996
  
• Shah, M.H., Kolker, A.R., Kasabian, A.K., Karp, N.S., Valauri, F.A. Comparison of the great and second toes for reconstruction of the thumb: a morphometric analysis. Presented at the 13th Congress of the International Microsurgery Society, Montreal PQ, Canada, June 1996
  
• Kolker, A.R., Kasabian, A.K., Choe, E. I., Karp, N.S., Dublin, B.A., Shah, M.H. Thrombocytosis after major lower extremity trauma: The role of thrombocytotic cytokines IL-3, IL-6, IL-11, GM-CSF and thrombopoietin. Presented at the 41st Annual Meeting of the Plastic Surgery Research Council, St. Louis, Missouri, June 1996
  
• Kolker, A.R. Thrombocytosis after major lower extremity trauma: Mechanism and possible role in free flap failure. First prize presentation at the New York Regional Plastic Surgery Society resident’s competition, New York, New York, March 1996
  
• Zhang, L., Choe, E.I., Bakshandeh, N., Levine, J.P., Kolker, A.R., Zaatari, A., Kasabian, A.K. Karp, N.S., Siebert, J. Neurotization of motor end plates: An experimental study in the rat and report of clinical cases. Presented at the American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery Annual Meeting, Tucson, Arizona, January 1996
  
• Kolker, A.R., Hirsch, C.J., Gingold, B., Stamatos, J.M., Wallack, M.K. The use of epidural anesthesia and spontaneous ventilation during trans-abdominal colon and rectal procedures in selected high-risk patients groups. First prize presentation at the New York Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Regional Meeting, New York, March 1995