David P. Rapaport

Dr. David P. Rapaport, MD, FACS, is a double board-certified plastic surgeon in Manhattan, New York City, with over 27 years of experience delivering results in facial rejuvenation, breast enhancement, and body contouring. The son of Holocaust survivors, he began studying medicine at Boston University's six-year medical program at age 16 before transferring to Tel Aviv University, where he earned his medical degree. He trained in general surgery at Boston's Beth Israel Hospital, a major teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, where he served as Chief Resident. He completed his plastic surgery training at NYU's Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, widely regarded as the nation's top program, where he was appointed Executive Chief Resident. He then completed a one-year microsurgery fellowship, also at NYU. From 1993 to 1997, he was a key faculty member at the University of South Florida, where he helped craft legislation requiring broader insurance coverage for reconstructive breast surgery and did pioneering work in endoscopic and minimal incision breast surgery. He is certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He was recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Best Plastic Surgeons for Liposuction in 2025 and has been named one of New York Magazine's Top NYC Plastic Surgeons. He holds a US patent for AI-related imaging technology in aesthetics. He founded Aethos and Coolspa by Aethos for nonsurgical treatments. He maintains privileges at Lenox Hill Hospital and Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital. His conservative, minimally invasive approach is praised for rapid recovery and reduced pain. His practice at 905 5th Avenue features an AAAASF-accredited surgical suite. He has 78 Yelp photos and 32 reviews. Services include facelift, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, breast augmentation (including endoscopic technique), liposuction, body contouring, tummy tuck, fat grafting, CoolSculpting, Morpheus8, Botox, dermal fillers, and hair restoration.