Boston Plastic Surgeon
Providing excellent care & beautiful results since 1993
Fouad Samaha, MD has been a practicing board certified plastic surgeon in the Boston area for over 30 years. He is known for using state-of-the-art techniques that provide patients with the most pleasing results in a safe, professional setting.
“There are emotional as well as physical considerations when advising and caring for a patient. I take everything into account. Yes, I want my patients to look wonderful but I want them to feel wonderful too. I am not just sculpting a face or contouring a body; I am affecting the whole person.”Dr. Fouad J. Samaha
By combining advanced techniques in cosmetic surgery with proven medical skin rejuvenation techniques, Dr. Samaha helps patients make the changes they desire with truly personalized care. During his career in Boston, Dr. Samaha has built a large following of loyal patients who continue to refer loved ones to the practice.
Education and training
Dr. Samaha’s love of plastic surgery began while he was a medical student at the University of Virginia, where he was taught by creative minds such as Dr. Milton Edgerton, a pioneer in the field. After training in General Surgery in New York at a Columbia University teaching hospital, he completed his Plastic Surgery Residency at Saint Louis University. This was followed by a fellowship in Hand Surgery and Microsurgery at the Buncke Clinic in San Francisco, where he was trained in complex reconstructive procedures. Dr. Samaha has authored a number of articles in peer-reviewed journals and has made presentations both locally and nationally. Dr. Samaha is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Awards and Recognition
Dr. Samaha’s dedication to providing excellent care for the Boston-area community has been recognized widely. He was named a Top Doctor by Boston Magazine in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
He has been a Castle Connolly Top Doctor since 2004, a recognition that places him in the top 7% of physicians in the country. The Castle Connolly designation is chosen through a peer nomination process, followed by thorough vetting, to represent only best-in-class healthcare providers who demonstrate both top-notch clinical care and interpersonal skill with their patients.
Clinical appointments
Dr. Samaha has been in plastic surgery practice in Boston for over 30 years. He was appointed to Harvard Medical School’s clinical faculty in 1993. He has been on staff at several community and academic hospitals. He is currently on staff at the Beth Israel-Deaconess Medical Center-Milton and at Carney Hospital, where he serves as Chief of Plastic Surgery.
Professional Affiliations
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- Massachusetts Society of Plastic Surgeons
A student of various regional and international cultures, fluent in several languages, an Eagle Scout, and a gourmet cook, Dr. Samaha’s rich background, compassion, and warmth are evident in the way that he runs his practice.
