Samuel Shatkin Jr., MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Samuel Shatkin Jr., MD is a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in aesthetic plastic surgery, advanced medical skin care, and anti-aging treatments. Since completing his plastic surgery training in 1989, he has maintained a dedicated private practice in aesthetic medicine.

Dr. Shatkin is recognized for his individualized treatment strategies, often incorporating multiple modalities in what he terms “Combination Rejuvenation”—a comprehensive approach to achieving optimal aesthetic outcomes. His clinical expertise encompasses eyelid and facelift surgery, facial rejuvenation, rhinoplasty, body contouring, “Mommy Makeover” procedures, cosmetic breast surgery, laser skin resurfacing, and the use of injectable treatments.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Shatkin is committed to advancing the field through education. He founded the Aesthetic Learning Academy to train medical professionals in the safe and effective use of Botox and dermal fillers.

He is uniquely distinguished as the only plastic surgeon globally to receive the 5-Star Diamond Award from the American Association of Hospitality Sciences. Furthermore, in 2017, he and his team were honored with the Buffalo-Niagara Business Ethics Award, marking him as the only medical doctor to receive this prestigious recognition to date.