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  • Plastic Surgery
  • Accepting new patients
  • Advanced Lung and Airway Center 80 James Street, Edison, NJ 08820
  • (732) 635-9300

Brief Intro

Alyssa Golas, M.D., FACS is a board-certified plastic surgeon and the Chief of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at JFK University Medical Center. Dr. Golas performs all types of plastic and reconstructive surgery and has a special interest in breast cancer reconstruction and gender affirming care.

Throughout her career, Dr. Golas has educated medical students and residents, conducted research and contributed numerous peer-reviewed articles to medical literature. 

Prior to joining Hackensack Meridian Health, Dr. Golas served as Section Chief of Plastic Surgery at NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn and participated in the first successful face and bilateral hand transplant. Dr. Golas is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. 

Dr. Golas has extensive experience treating all types of plastic and reconstructive surgery. Her clinical interests include:

  • Breast cancer reconstruction 
    • Implant-based reconstruction 
    • Oncoplastic reconstruction 
    • Autologous reconstruction 
    • Fat grafting 
  • Gender affirming surgery 
  • Breast reduction 
  • Body contouring after massive weight loss 
  • Trunk and extremity reconstruction 
  • Scalp and facial reconstruction 
  • Complex wound care

Watch the Video: Gender Affirming Care At JFK Medical Center.

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Education Background

MEDICAL EDUCATION

Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons

RESIDENCY

NYU Langone - 2017

New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell - 2014

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • 80 James Street, Edison, NJ 08820

Specialties Treated

  • Plastic Surgery

Conditions Addressed

  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
  • Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)

Procedures Performed

  • Breast Reduction
  • Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)
  • Dermal Fillers
  • Aesthetic Surgery
  • Brow Lift
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Reconstruction
  • Abdominoplasty
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Medicare
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • Aetna
  • Amida Care
  • Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • EmblemHealth
  • MagnaCare
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • AmeriGroup
  • Tricare
  • 1199SEIU
  • Cigna
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
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  • Children's Hospital 13
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  • Psychiatry 35
  • Geriatrics 49
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