David H. Guirguis, M.D.
Facial plastic surgeon
Where artistry meets precision.
In every patient interaction, Dr. Guirguis brings the same careful attention and quiet dedication: listening closely, planning meticulously and crafting a personalized approach that honors the individual in front of him.
A photographer and musician, he has long been drawn to the face as a subject of profound artistic and human significance, a canvas of expression, emotion and identity. He is captivated by the delicate, intricate nature of facial anatomy, and he approaches every procedure with the conviction that true excellence lies at the intersection of artistry and precision.
His practice is devoted exclusively to the face, so every patient benefits from that singular focus.
Central to his philosophy is the belief that form and function are inseparable. An outstanding outcome must honor not only a patient’s appearance, but their confidence, their anatomy and their sense of self.
In his free time, Dr. Guirguis is passionate about fitness, nutrition and travel, and considers himself an avid foodie.
Training
Dr. Guirguis earned his medical degree from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, where he graduated with honors for his academic and research accomplishments.
He completed his residency in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center in New York City, a program known for its exceptional clinical volume and rigor. There he built an extensive foundation in head and neck surgery and facial plastic surgery.
During residency, he also spent three years learning from some of the top facelift surgeons in the world in New York City.
He is now completing an AAFPRS fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at L&P Aesthetics in Palo Alto, California, refining these skills alongside some of the most respected surgeons in the specialty.
-
AAFPRS Fellowship
Facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, Palo Alto, California
-
Residency
Otorhinolaryngology–head and neck surgery, Albert Einstein College of Medicine / Montefiore Medical Center, New York
-
Doctor of Medicine
University of Connecticut School of Medicine, with honors
-
Bachelor of Science
Psychology with a minor in neuroscience, University of Connecticut, with honors
Service
Dr. Guirguis has dedicated himself to humanitarian surgery, a commitment he intends to carry forward throughout his career and brings to every patient he meets.
In 2026 he led planning, fundraising and surgical scheduling for an Operation International mission to Laos, operating on children and adults with cleft lip and palate and head and neck conditions. Later that year he operated with Help Us Give Smiles in Antigua, Guatemala, performing first- and second-stage ear reconstruction for children with microtia.
Earlier missions took him to Nairobi, Kenya and Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia. In New York he has volunteered with Midnight Run since 2012, bringing food and clothing to people experiencing homelessness.
Research and affiliations
Research
- Postoperative antibiotics for splints following septoplastyFacial Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine; presented at the AAFPRS Annual Meeting, 2024
- Hearing restoration optionsOperative Techniques in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery
- Lymph node ratio in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomaCombined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings, 2021
Affiliations
- American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryMember, AAFPRS
- American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck SurgeryMember, AAO-HNS
- Coptic Medical Association of North AmericaMentor to students pursuing careers in medicine
Consultations open soon
Join the waitlist for priority access to consultations when Dr. Guirguis’ new practice opens.