Dr. Bahman Guyuron, an internationally recognized surgeon based in Cleveland, Ohio, has been honored with the Clinician of The Year in 2025 and the Honorary Award in 2024 by the American Association of Plastic Surgeons (AAPS). These are the highest distinctions awarded by the organization, which was founded in 1921 and is the oldest and most respected in the specialty. The Honorary Award is reserved for individuals whose work has significantly advanced the science, research, and humanitarian aspects of medicine.
Dr. Guyuron's recognition reflects decades of pioneering work, including notable techniques in facial plastic surgery and his globally recognized surgical treatment for migraine headaches, which has offered meaningful relief to thousands of patients. His contributions to the field are extensive: he has authored more than 300 peer-reviewed publications, 6 textbooks, and delivered more than 1,200 lectures in over 30 countries, earning him a reputation as a "teacher's teacher."
In addition to the AAPS Honorary Award, Dr. Guyuron has received numerous national and international recognitions. He was named to America's Best Plastic Surgeons 2025 by Newsweek and Statista in multiple categories including Rhinoplasty, Facelift, and Eyelid Surgery. He was recognized as one of Cleveland's Best Doctors 2025 by Cleveland Magazine. The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery honored him for Global Contributions to aesthetic plastic surgery. Reuters recognized him as one of the top 5 rhinoplasty surgeons in the world, and a News vote by over 7,000 plastic surgeons placed him among the top 2 plastic surgeons for rhinoplasty.
"These gratifying recognitions by the plastic surgery colleagues make decades of assiduous work to improve the safety and efficacy of plastic surgery technique and international travel to share new ideas worthwhile," said Dr. Guyuron. "I am honored to contribute to a field that continues to evolve and change patients' lives."
Dr. Guyuron is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and is consistently ranked among the leading plastic surgeons in the country. As a pioneer in migraine surgery and facial aesthetics, his work continues to shape standards in plastic surgery while improving patient outcomes on a global scale. He founded Zeeba Clinic and Medspa, a destination for advanced plastic surgery and aesthetic care based in Cleveland, Ohio, attracting patients from across the United States and internationally.
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