Joseph Dayan, MD, MBA

Dr. Joseph Dayan is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon with a focus on lymphedema surgery, breast reconstruction, and facial reanimation. In 2024, he established The Institute for Lymphatic Surgery and Innovation within the Institute for Advanced Reconstruction. Dr. Dayan obtained his medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine, followed by a plastic surgery residency at Georgetown University Hospital. He completed a fellowship in advanced microsurgical reconstruction at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taiwan. With a strong interest in medical innovation, Dr. Dayan also completed an executive MBA from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Prior to joining The Institute, Dr. Dayan spent 10 years at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where he established lymphatic surgery and facial nerve programs and augmented microsurgical breast reconstruction. He is excited to join our network to continue to build these programs across the region.

Dr. Dayan is internationally recognized for his contributions to lymphedema surgery, breast reconstruction, and facial reanimation. He has pioneered new techniques with a focus on elevating the standard of care through innovation and research. His surgical contributions include the DUG flap (thigh-based breast reconstruction), neurotized DIEP flaps, and dual nerve transfers for facial paralysis. Dr. Dayan also specializes in lymphovenous bypass, vascularized lymph node transplant, and immediate lymphatic reconstruction. In addition to reconstruction, Dr. Dayan performs a variety of cosmetic procedures for the face, breast, and body.

Dr. Dayan is a recipient of the Godina Traveling Fellowship, recognizing his contributions to the field of microsurgery. He has over 100 peer-reviewed publications, numerous book chapters, and recentlyedited the textbook “Multimodal Management of Upper and Lower Extremity Lymphedema”. Dr. Dayan is founding president of the American Society for Lymphatic Surgery and board member of the Lymphatic Education and Research Network to advocate for patients with lymphedema.

Dr. Dayan has been recognized as Castle Connolly's America's Top Doctor in 2024, Top Doctor in the New York Metro Area in 2023, and national and regional Top Doctor in New York Magazine from 2016 to 2020.