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
  • 19 years of experience
  • 23 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Flexible scheduling

Office Location

Advanced Lung and Airway Center

80 James StreetEdison, NJ 08820

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Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: University of Kentucky
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Insurance Plans Accepted by 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

Alyssa Reiffel Golas has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Alyssa Reiffel Golas has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Gender Surgery
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

19 Years Experience

Alyssa Reiffel Golas holds active and expired medical licenses in the states of New Jersey and New York.

Medical License

PositionStateYearStatus
Medical DoctorNew Jersey2027Active
Medical DoctorNew York2026Expired

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons in 2007.

NPI Number

Alyssa Reiffel Golas' NPI number is 1841449808.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Alyssa Golas's office located?
Alyssa Golas's office is located at 80 James Street, Edison, NJ, 08820.
Which hospitals is Alyssa Golas affiliated with?
Alyssa Golas is affiliated with Bellevue Hospital.
What languages does Alyssa Golas speak?
Alyssa Golas speaks English and Spanish.
Does Alyssa Golas accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Alyssa Golas accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Alyssa Golas accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Alyssa Golas has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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