Alyssa Reiffel Golas, MD Plastic Surgery in Edison, NJ

Alyssa Reiffel Golas
4.9 out of 5, 
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Center for Advanced Care

80 James Street, Floor 2 Edison, NJ 08820

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.


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
  • Breast reduction 
  • Body contouring after massive weight loss 
  • Trunk and extremity reconstruction 
  • Scalp and facial reconstruction 
  • Complex wound care

Titles

Chief, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at JFK University Medical Center 

Program Director, General Surgery Residency, JFK University Medical Center

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Provider Information

Specialties

Plastic Surgery

Languages

English

Age groups seen

Children
Teens
Adults
Adults Over 65

Hospital affiliations

Hackensack Meridian Medical Group
Old Bridge Medical Center
Raritan Bay Medical Center
Bayshore Medical Center
JFK University Medical Center

Education

NYU Langone
Residency, Plastic Surgery, 2017
New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell
Residency, Surgery (General Surgery), 2014
Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons
Medical Education

Certifications

Plastic Surgery - American Board of Plastic Surgery - 2018
General Surgery - American Board of Surgery - 2014

Verified Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
4.9 out of 5
67 ratings,
19 reviews
9/23/2026
Everything was good
9/17/2026
Dr. Alyssa Golas and PA Shannon listen, and care about what your concerns are .
8/31/2026
Very pleased
8/25/2026
Alyssa Golas and her team are very knowledgeable, friendly, and a big asset to the lgbtq+ community. They are present and care.
8/11/2026
Dr Golas is an excellent surgeon. She listens and give clear explanations of what she plans to do with her patient. Her staff is also very good.

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Center for Advanced Care

80 James Street, Floor 2 Edison, NJ 08820