William Samson, MD, is a distinguished plastic surgeon with expertise in both cosmetic and reconstructive surgical procedures. With a focus on breast reconstruction and aesthetic breast surgery, Dr. Samson's journey into the medical field began during his undergraduate studies at Tufts University. There, he engaged in independent research at The Dana Farber Cancer Institute, affiliated with Harvard Medical School. Subsequently, he spent a year as a Research Fellow in the Department of Tumor Immunology before entering medical school.

He earned his medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine and completed a five-year general surgery residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital - Cornell. During this period, he found himself increasingly attracted to specialized surgical fields that required precision and technical expertise. His interest in cancer care and intricate surgical procedures converged in the realm of cancer reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Samson then undertook a rigorous four-year training program in Plastic Surgery. The initial year was at Emory University, a globally recognized institution for plastic surgery. He further honed his skills during two subsequent years at the combined program of New York Presbyterian Hospital, Cornell, and Columbia University. His final year was a specialized fellowship in Microsurgery and Breast Reconstruction at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

After nine clinical years of exhaustive training, Dr. Samson joined Mount Sinai West. He held the position of Associate Chief of Plastic Surgery and served as the Director of the Plastic Surgery Academic Program. In this capacity, he has been instrumental in the professional development of over 50 plastic surgery residents.

A sought-after speaker, Dr. Samson has been invited to numerous conferences and has contributed a wealth of scholarly articles on subjects such as microvascular reconstructive surgery and both aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery. His clinical interests are broad, but he takes special pleasure in combining his keen aesthetic sensibilities with his reconstructive surgical skills, particularly in challenging cases of revision aesthetic breast surgery. Beyond his surgical expertise, Dr. Samson also offers a range of non-surgical aesthetic treatments, ensuring a premier and personalized patient experience.

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