Summary

Alyssa Golas, M.D., FACS is a board-certified plastic surgeon and the Chief of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at JFK University Medical Center. Dr. Golas performs all types of plastic and reconstructive surgery and has a special interest in breast cancer reconstruction and gender affirming care.



Throughout her career, Dr. Golas has educated medical students and residents, conducted research and contributed numerous peer-reviewed articles to medical literature. She is the Program Director for the General Surgery Residency at JFKUMC.



Prior to joining Hackensack Meridian Health, Dr. Golas served as Section Chief of Plastic Surgery at NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn and participated in the first successful face and bilateral hand transplant. Dr. Golas is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. 



Dr. Golas has extensive experience treating all types of plastic and reconstructive surgery. Her clinical interests include:




  • Breast cancer reconstruction 

    • Implant-based reconstruction 

    • Oncoplastic reconstruction 

    • Autologous reconstruction 

    • Fat grafting 



  • Plastic surgery

  • Gender affirming surgery 

  • Breast reduction 

  • Body contouring after massive weight loss 

  • Trunk and extremity reconstruction 

  • Scalp and facial reconstruction 

  • Complex wound care



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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 23 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • NYU Langone
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Advanced Lung and Airway Center

80 James StreetEdison, NJ 08820

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Dr. Alyssa Reiffel Golas, MDDr. Adam Schaffner MD, FACSDr. Moustafa MouradDr. Kyle Jamison Godfrey, MD
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4.7 
28 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Edison , NJNew York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center Med School: University of Kentucky Med School: Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington DC
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Alyssa Reiffel Golas

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • Cigna
  • Claritev
  • Clover Health
  • Consumer Health Network
  • Fidelis Care
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon NJ Health)
  • Karna WTC
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • QualCare
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare (UHC)
  • UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Medicare
  • US Family Health Plan
  • Wellpoint

Medical Specialties

Dr. Alyssa Reiffel Golas has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Alyssa Reiffel Golas has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Gender Surgery
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Plastic Surgery

Plastic Surgery, 2018

American Board of Surgery

General Surgery, 2014

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Active
Medical Doctor, New Jersey, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

NYU Langone2017
New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell2014

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