Dr. Robert J. Allen, MD, is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon with extensive clinical experience across all facets of breast reconstruction, with a special interest in microsurgical breast reconstruction. He also has significant experience in oncologic head and neck reconstruction. Dr. Allen performs procedures at Memorial Hospital and the Josie Robertson Surgery Center, and sees patients at the David H. Koch Center for Cancer Care in New York City as well as MSK Basking Ridge in New Jersey.
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Research papers · PubMed
213
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Known for
Microsurgical breast reconstruction and head and neck reconstruction
The distinction that sets them apart from other plastic & reconstructive surgeons.
Specializes in
Abdominal wall reconstruction and hernia repair
A narrow focus means they see far more of these cases than a general surgeon.
Background
Education
Medical school: MD, Medical University of South Carolina
Residency: Plastic Surgery - NYU Langone Medical Center
Fellowship: Microsurgery - Chang Gung Memorial Hospital