Dr. Studin in known in his field as an innovator, a teacher and as a sought after cosmetic surgeon. He has been in the field of plastic surgery since 1985 and is Board Certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Rochester and his medical degree from The Mount Sinai School of Medicine.

During his residency, which was based at St. Luke's- Roosevelt Hospital, Dr. Studin trained at;

• St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
• New York University Hospital
• Bellevue Hospital
• Lenox Hill Hospital
• Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
• Westchester County Medical Center Burn Unit
• Interfaith Medical Center

To be board certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery, a surgeon must complete an approved residency of at least five years after medical school. That surgeon must then wait a minimum of two years before sitting for extensive written and oral exams. The board actually reviews all of the cases done over a 12 month period as part of the examining process. After completing board certification, a surgeon may then apply for review of his or her credentials and practice to become a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, (FACS). This process can take another two years.

In addition to his private practice, Dr. Studin is on staff at North Shore University Hospital - Glen Cove Division and St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital, where he participates in training new plastic surgeons. He served as Chief of the Department of Plastic Surgery of Deepdale Hospital and subsequently at Little Neck Hospital. He is or has been a member of many national and regional societies. These include the:

• American Medical Association
• American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
• American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
• Lipoplasty Society

Dr. Studin has professional notoriety in the field of breast surgery. He had an International Clinical Journal publish his opinions regarding optimal techniques for breast enlargement and holds a patent related to breast implant surgery. He was an investigator for both the Mentor and Allergan silicone implant studies that led to FDA approval and has extensive experience with silicone and saline implants. As medical director of a breast center for over a decade, he worked extensively with breast specialists in many areas. He is the developer of a technique for breast surgery that reduces discomfort, improves results and speeds recovery.

Dr. Studin was introduced to Laser Surgery while attending Laser Workshops at Harvard Medical School in 1985, and has maintained a strong interest in this field ever since. He was one of very few surgeons to be certified as a preceptor by Coherent, Inc. to teach Laser Facial Surgery and Laser Eyelift. He has traveled extensively and has taught over a hundred surgeons these techniques. Surgeons visit his office to observe how these procedures are done. He is also designated as a trainer for Smartlipo which combines liposuction with laser, helping to tighten the skin after removing the fat.

In addition to his Laser expertise, Dr. Studin was one of the first surgeons to utilize computer imaging to plan rhinoplasty and one of the first surgeons to publish articles on the use of computers in plastic surgery!