Dr. Cordeiro is a leader in the area of oncologic reconstructive surgery at a national and international level. He served as Chief of the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering for 15 years. During this time he oversaw the clinical and research activities of the service as well as the fellowship training program in breast reconstruction and microsurgery.
Why they are a top doctor
Research papers · PubMed
178
Published, peer-reviewed work, the clearest public measure of expertise in a specialty.
Cited by other doctors
20.7k
How often other doctors and researchers build on their work.
Known for
Microsurgical breast reconstruction and head and neck reconstruction
The distinction that sets them apart from other plastic & reconstructive surgeons.
Specializes in
Mohs reconstructive surgery
A narrow focus means they see far more of these cases than a general surgeon.
Background
Education
Medical school: MD, Harvard Medical School
Residency: General Surgery - Harvard Medical School/New England Deaconess Hospital · Plastic Surgery - New York University Medical Center
Fellowship: Microsurgery - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center · Craniofacial Surgery - University of Miami School of Medicine
Board certifications: Surgery · Plastic Surgery
Awards
Castle Connolly: America’s Top Doctor (2026)
Castle Connolly: America’s Top Doctor (2025)
Castle Connolly: America’s Top Doctor (2024)
Top Doctors New York Metro Area, Castle Connolly (2023)
Castle Connolly: America's Top Doctors (2023)
Castle Connolly: New York Magazine Top Doctors (2003-2020)