Our Plastic Surgeon on Long Island, NY
Dr. David K. Funt is a board-certified plastic surgeon with expertise in cosmetic surgery. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of prominent organizations, including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, the Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons, and the New York Regional Society of Plastic Surgeons. Additionally, Dr. Funt is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
For over 25 years, Dr. Funt has been consistently recognized as a “Top Doctor” by Castle Connolly and has been featured in Long Island Newsday and The New York Times. He has also earned distinctions such as “Best Doctor” and “Super Doctor.” Dr. Funt has lectured at major conferences across the United States and internationally on facial anatomy, injectable techniques, and the management of complications related to these procedures. He has authored numerous articles in both medical journals and the popular press.
Dr. Funt is highly regarded for his skills in noninvasive and invasive cosmetic surgery. His expertise has been showcased on news networks such as ABC and WB11, and he frequently lectures in both professional and non-professional forums on facial fillers and facial anatomy. He is considered a leading authority on the prevention and treatment of complications associated with facial fillers. His work has been widely published in peer-reviewed medical journals and popular magazines. He also teaches courses on anatomy related to fillers and neurotoxins, such as Botox, Xeomin, and Dysport, and is frequently featured in instructional webinars.
Dr. Funt earned his Bachelor of Science degree with distinction from Cornell University and his MD degree with distinction from The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. He completed his residencies in general and plastic surgery at Montefiore Hospital and Medical Center and the Hospital for the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, with additional specialized training in burn and microvascular surgery.
Since completing his training, Dr. Funt has been actively involved in resident education. He served as an Assistant Clinical Professor in Plastic Surgery at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and more recently at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He also holds a Certificate of Advanced Education in Cosmetic Surgery from the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Funt is a national instructor for Galderma Inc., the makers of Dysport and the Restylane family of fillers, and Merz USA, the makers of Belotero, Xeomin, and Radiesse. He serves as the medical director for Merz USA, Revance, and Galderma, and is a founding member of the Liquid Facelift Association.
Dr. Funt performs surgeries in his state-of-the-art facility in Woodmere, Long Island, which is accredited by the American Association for the Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities. He also maintains an additional office in Roslyn Heights, NY. His team consists of board-certified anesthesiologists, physician assistants, registered nurses, patient coordinators, and medical assistants, all dedicated to delivering the highest quality of care, with a focus on compassion and safety.
Dr. Funt is affiliated with several prominent hospitals, including Mount Sinai Hospital, North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, and South Nassau Communities Hospital.
Hospital Affiliations
Attending Plastic Surgeon
Mt. Sinai Hospital
New York, NY
Attending Plastic Surgeon
South Nassau Communities Hospital
Oceanside, NY
Attending Plastic Surgeon
North Shore University Hospital
Manhasset, NY
Affiliations / Accomplishments
- Dr. Funt serves as a Medical Director and Consultant for Merz Aesthetics
- Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc.
- Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
- Member of the Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Member of the New York Regional Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
- Assistant Clinical Professor of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine
- Plastic Surgery Attending Staff Mount Sinai Hospital, NYC
- Attending Staff – South Nassau Communities Hospital
- Attending Staff – North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset
- National Instructor for Merz USA (Belotero, Radiesse, Xeomin)
- Speakers Bureau and instructor Allergan Corporation (Botox, Juvéderm Ultra, Juvéderm Ultra Plus, Juvéderm Voluma)
- Speakers Bureau and instructor Valeant Pharmaceuticals (Sculptra)
- Medical Director of Merz Aesthetics
- Surgical facility is fully accredited by the American Association for the Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities
- Featured on ABC and WB11 News, Featured in New York Times, Long Island Newsday, Healthy Aging Magazine, Image Magazine, and Mid Day Magazine(Mumbai, India)
- Plastic Surgeon Recognized by Super Doctors, Top Doctors (12 years running), and an expert featured on RealSelf.com
- Founding member of Liquid Facelift Association
- Recognized as a Cynosure Center of Excellence