Dr. Philip Miller
Facial Plastic Surgeon · Gotham Plastic Surgery · New York, NY
Philip J. Miller, MD, FACS is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon based in New York City with over 20 years of experience, specializing in rhinoplasty and facial rejuvenation. He is board-certified in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery, serves as a Clinical Professor of Otolaryngology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and maintains hospital affiliations with NYU Langone Health Tisch Hospital and Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital. His Manhattan practice is located at 60 E 56th Street, Suite 300, New York, NY 10022. He has been voted among the Best Doctors in America and Top Doctor of New York consistently since 2007, and has lectured internationally on advanced rhinoplasty techniques.
Philip J. Miller, MD, FACS is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon in New York City with more than 20 years of experience, widely regarded as one of the country's foremost authorities on rhinoplasty and facial rejuvenation. Practicing at Gotham Plastic Surgery in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, Dr. Philip Miller has built his reputation on a single, exacting principle: results that look entirely natural, never operated upon. Dr. Miller's credentials read like a map of American medicine's most demanding institutions. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Wesleyan University, graduating Phi Beta Kappa, before completing his medical degree at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. His training continued at New York University School of Medicine, where he completed his residency in Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery, followed by a fellowship in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Oregon Health & Science University. Today he holds dual board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. That academic rigor extends well beyond his own practice. Dr. Miller serves as Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology at NYU School of Medicine and as Director of its Facial Plastic Surgery fellowship program, training the next generation of facial plastic surgeons. He has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for more than a decade, including in 2026, and has been named among the Best Doctors in America and a Top Doctor of New York consistently since 2007. His expertise has been sought by W, Marie Claire, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times, and he has appeared on NBC's The Today Show and the Discovery Channel. What distinguishes Dr. Philip Miller in a city dense with talent is his methodology. His proprietary NatraNose and NatraFace approaches treat rhinoplasty and facial rejuvenation not as isolated procedures but as questions of balance, designed to bring a single feature into harmony with the whole face. For patients researching facial plastic surgery in New York City, Gotham Plastic Surgery offers a rare combination of academic credentialing, two decades of refined technique, and an aesthetic philosophy rooted in restraint rather than transformation.
Philip J. Miller, MD, FACS is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon in New York City with more than 20 years of experience, recognized among the country's leading experts in rhinoplasty and facial rejuvenation. Based at Gotham Plastic Surgery in Midtown Manhattan, he is a Diplomate of the American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and serves as Clinical Associate Professor and Director of the Facial Plastic Surgery fellowship program at NYU School of Medicine. A Castle Connolly Top Doctor for more than a decade, Dr. Miller is known for natural-looking results achieved through his proprietary NatraFace and NatraNose techniques.
Dr. Philip J. Miller is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon in New York City and one of the nation's leading experts in facial rejuvenation and facelift surgery. Widely recognized for his expertise in natural-looking facial rejuvenation, Dr. Miller has dedicated his career to advancing facelift techniques that restore youthful facial contours while preserving each patient's unique identity.
A pioneer in deep plane facelift surgery, Dr. Miller developed the MicroLift®, an innovative facial rejuvenation procedure designed to achieve the powerful lifting benefits of a deep plane facelift through a less extensive operation for appropriately selected patients. His philosophy centers on individualized treatment plans that deliver elegant, natural-looking results rather than an operated appearance. In addition to the MicroLift®, Dr. Miller has developed advanced techniques for deep plane facelifts, neck lifts, brow lifts, eyelid surgery, and facial contouring that have helped redefine modern facial rejuvenation.
**Leadership in Facial Plastic Surgery**
Recognized by colleagues as an innovator and educator, Dr. Miller is regularly invited to lecture nationally and internationally on advanced facelift techniques, facial rejuvenation, and facial aesthetic surgery. He continues to educate surgeons on the latest developments in facial plastic surgery while helping shape the future of the specialty through research, teaching, and surgical innovation.
**Awards & Recognition**
Dr. Miller has been consistently recognized among the Best Doctors in America and has been named a Top Doctor in New York every year since 2007. He has also been honored as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for more than a decade, including recognition in 2026.
**Leadership & Academic Contributions**
Dr. Miller has served as a Guest Examiner for the American Board of Otolaryngology and as a member of the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS). He has authored numerous peer-reviewed scientific publications and textbook chapters on facial plastic surgery and facial rejuvenation and has served as guest editor for leading facial plastic surgery publications.
As a sought-after speaker and Visiting Professor in both the United States and England, Dr. Miller has presented his work at regional, national, and international meetings, sharing his expertise with facial plastic surgeons around the world.
**Media Appearances**
Dr. Miller's expertise has been featured in numerous national television programs and publications, including:
- The Discovery Channel - NBC's Today Show - The Wall Street Journal - The New York Times - W Magazine - Marie Claire - Hamptons Magazine - Gotham Magazine
**Education & Training**
- Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Wesleyan University (Phi Beta Kappa) - Doctor of Medicine, University of Massachusetts School of Medicine - Internship and Residency in General Surgery, New York University School of Medicine - Residency in Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery, New York University School of Medicine - Fellowship in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon
Dr. Miller is board certified in both Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery.
**Academic Appointment**
Dr. Miller serves as a Clinical Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, where he is also Director of the Facial Plastic Surgery Fellowship Program. He is actively involved in training residents, fellows, and medical students, helping educate the next generation of facial plastic surgeons.
**Board Certifications & Professional Memberships**
- Diplomate, American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery - Fellow, American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) - Fellow, American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery - Diplomate, American Board of Otolaryngology - Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)
**Accredited Surgical Facility**
Dr. Miller performs surgery in Gotham Plastic Surgery's fully accredited ambulatory surgical center, certified by The Joint Commission, the gold standard in healthcare accreditation. This distinction reflects his commitment to exceptional patient safety, surgical excellence, and the highest standards of clinical care.
**Areas of Expertise**
While Dr. Miller continues to perform advanced rhinoplasty for select patients, his practice today is primarily focused on facial rejuvenation surgery. His specialties include:
- Deep Plane Facelift - MicroLift® - Neck Lift - Brow Lift - Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) - Facial Fat Grafting - Facial Contouring