Fewer than 3% of physicians earn the Most Compassionate Doctor recognition from Vitals.com. Dr. Andrew Jacono received this honor consecutively from 2012 through 2022, placing him among a small group of surgeons who combine technical precision with genuine patient care.
The New York facial plastic surgeon performs approximately 250 extended deep-plane facelifts annually at his Manhattan practice. Between surgical cases, he leads international missions repairing cleft lips in underserved regions, and coordinates pro bono surgery for domestic violence survivors.
Teaching the Next Generation
Dr. Andrew Jacono serves as Associate Clinical Professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Section Head of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at North Shore University Hospital. He has trained Fellows from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in advanced techniques.
His teaching extends beyond the operating room. Dr. Andrew Jacono has delivered master lectures at over 100 international conferences, demonstrating live surgeries and conducting cadaver dissection courses. He published a 2021 medical textbook synthesizing insights from over 2,000 facelift procedures, providing technical guidance for surgeons worldwide seeking to master the extended deep-plane approach.
The commitment to education stems from understanding that surgical knowledge multiplies impact. Training one surgeon properly means hundreds of future patients receive better care. Dr. Andrew Jacono has lectured at Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Columbia, and the University of Pennsylvania, sharing methodology that other surgeons can replicate in their own practices.
Humanitarian Work Beyond Park Avenue
Dr. Andrew Jacono has performed over 500 surgeries on children with cleft lips, palates, and facial deformities across Ecuador, Colombia, Thailand, and Vietnam through organizations like Healing the Children and the HUGS Foundation. He leads approximately two mission trips annually, often bringing family members to reach children lacking access to specialized surgical care.
Domestically, his work focuses on survivors of domestic violence. Dr. Andrew Jacono has performed facial reconstructions for more than 100 women through the AAFPRS FACE TO FACE program, serving as senior advisor to coordinate volunteer surgical care nationwide. His television series Facing Trauma, which aired on the Oprah Winfrey Network, documented these pro bono reconstructive procedures and brought national attention to domestic violence survivors needing surgical help.
The humanitarian work earned recognition beyond medical circles. U.S. Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy formally commended Dr. Andrew Jacono in the Congressional Record for contributions to women’s welfare. The Center for the Women of New York awarded him the “Good Guy” Award for advocacy and pro bono work helping abuse survivors.
He climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, Cotopaxi, and Mount Elbrus as fundraising campaigns for surgical missions and domestic violence awareness. The physical challenges supported logistical costs while spotlighting causes requiring sustained attention.
Patient Satisfaction as a Measure of Success
The Most Compassionate Doctor Award evaluates bedside manner, empathy, and quality of care based on patient ratings. Receiving this recognition for ten consecutive years indicates consistent delivery of supportive treatment alongside technical outcomes.
Dr. Andrew Jacono also earned the Patients’ Choice Award for multiple years and was ranked third among America’s best facelift surgeons by Newsweek for 2025, based on peer nominations and patient reviews. Castle Connolly repeatedly named him Top Doctor in Facial Plastic Surgery through rigorous peer review of credentials and outcomes.
The combination of technical achievement and patient care reflects a philosophy stated in his humanitarian work: true surgical success measures not by celebrity clients or awards, but by the ability to alleviate suffering and restore hope. Whether treating Park Avenue patients or performing charity reconstructions in Colombia, the standard remains identical. Surgical precision serves human needs, not the reverse.
