Dr. David Shokrian MD

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Get to know Plastic Surgeon Dr. David Shokrian, who serves the population of New York.

Dr. Shokrian graduated with his Medical Degree from the Tel Aviv University Sackler in Israel. After obtaining his medical degree he relocated to the United States where he completed his general surgery residency with the Nassau University Medical Center. Wanting to further his training he then completed his Plastic Surgery fellowship with the University Alabama at Birmingham and a Burn Surgery fellowship with the Cornell University Medical College.

Dr. Shokrian currently practices as a Plastic Surgeon with Millennial Plastic Surgery, where he holds an expertise in awake body contouring procedures such as liposuction, Brazilian butt lifts, facelifts and mini tummy tucks.. Dr. Shokrian’s practice is performing awake surgeries with local anesthesia which enhance positive outcomes. Awake surgeries, performed by a qualified surgeon like Dr. Shokrian, lead to fewer complications and less downtime and pain. His patients only have glowing reviews for him, one stating, “He helped boost my confidence, self esteem and self love. Words can’t explain how overjoyed I am.” Dr. Shokrian cares most about the people he has helped treat over the years. These patients include high-risk youths he has helped while giving back to the local community as well as individuals he’s helped abroad on pro bono surgical missions.

Dr. Shokrian’s practice is performing awake surgeries with local anesthesia which enhance positive outcomes. Awake surgeries, performed by a qualified surgeon like Dr. Shokrian, lead to fewer complications and less downtime and pain.

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