Lisa Gfrerer, M.D., Ph.D.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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Personal Statement

Lisa Gfrerer is Assistant Professor in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM). She received her MD degree at the Medical School of Vienna prior to completing a PhD in Genetics at the Harvard Stem Cell Institute. She graduated from the Harvard Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency Program, and completed the Advanced Peripheral Nerve and Microsurgery at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). Clinically, her focus is peripheral nerve surgery including headache surgery, chest reinnervation after transgender mastectomy, breast reinnervation after cancer mastectomy, thoracic outlet decompression, facial nerve reconstruction, as well as advanced nerve reconstruction (TMR, RPNI, nerve transfers, free tissue transfer, nerve decompression, tarsal tunnel release) for restoration of motor and sensory function after iatrogenic and accidental injury in any body part. She has built a multi- institutional research program for headache surgery, breast/chest reinnervation, as well as functional nerve disorders and nerve pain. As an affiliate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) she has further focused on innovation and device development to enhance peripheral nerve regeneration. Lastly, she is on the board of the Migraine Surgery Society and has served on the board of the American Society of Plastic Surgery. She is a member of the American Society of Peripheral Nerve. 

Biographical Info

Lisa Gfrerer is Assistant Professor in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM). She received her MD degree at the Medical School of Vienna prior to completing a PhD in Genetics at the Harvard Stem Cell Institute. She graduated from the Harvard Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency Program, and completed the Advanced Peripheral Nerve and Microsurgery at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). Clinically, her focus is peripheral nerve surgery including headache surgery, chest reinnervation after transgender mastectomy, breast reinnervation after cancer mastectomythoracic outlet decompression, facial nerve reconstruction, as well as advanced nerve reconstruction (TMR, RPNI, nerve transfers, free tissue transfer, nerve decompression, tarsal tunnel release) for restoration of motor and sensory function after iatrogenic and accidental injury in any body part. She has built a multi- institutional research program for headache surgery, breast/chest reinnervation, as well as functional nerve disorders and nerve pain. As an affiliate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) she has further focused on innovation and device development to enhance peripheral nerve regeneration. Lastly, she is on the board of the Migraine Surgery Society and has served on the board of the American Society of Plastic Surgery. She is a member of the American Society of Peripheral Nerve. 

Board Certifications
American Board of Plastic Surgery
American College of Surgeons
Clinical Expertise
Gender-Affirming Surgery
Mastectomy Reconstruction
Breast Reconstruction
Peripheral Nerve Surgery
Breast Reconstruction With Implants
Onco-Plastic Surgery
Reconstructive Microsurgery
Cosmetic Surgery
Ulnar Nerve Decompression at the Elbow
Breast Reconstruction With Free Flap
Breast Reconstruction With DIEP Free Flap
Breast Reconstruction With SIEA Free Flap
Breast Reduction
Blepharoplasty
Otoplasty For Prominent Ear Correction
Rhinoplasty
Juvederm Fillers
Botulinum Toxin (Botox Injection)
Breast Augmentation
Abdominoplasty
Liposuction
Microsurgery
Facelifts
Neck Lift
Occipital Neuralgia
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Diabetic Neuropathy
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Injection, Botulinum Toxin
Nerve Blocks
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Breast Reconstruction Surgery
Breast Implant Reconstruction
Mastectomy With Breast Reconstruction
Neuroma
Sciatic Nerve
Neuropathy, Peroneal Nerve
Headache
Dystonia
Languages
English
Education 
  • Ph.D.
    Medical University of Vienna (Austria)
    2014
  • B.A.
    University of Vienna (Austria)
    2012
  • M.D.
    Medical University of Vienna (Austria)
    2011
Appointments 
  • Assistant Attending Surgeon
    NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
  • Assistant Attending Surgeon
    NewYork-Presbyterian/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
  • Assistant Professor of Surgery (Plastic Surgery)
    Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University
Videos

Walter Sobba's Story | Dr. Lisa Gfrerer | Weill Cornell Medicine Surgery

LJ Granered's Patient Story | Dr. Lisa Gfrerer | Weill Cornell Medicine Surgery

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Speaker/Lecturer: 
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