The Manhattan Meeting

Dr. Hanna is a double-board-certified, dual-degreed maxillofacial head and neck surgeon whose rare combination of rigorous training and refined aesthetic judgment defines the forefront of aesthetic maxillofacial surgery. He completed both medical and dental degrees with top honors from premiere institutions, followed by a highly competitive six-year Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery residency and two advanced fellowships in Head & Neck Oncologic and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery, equipping him to uniquely integrate complex reconstructive techniques with delivery of superior aesthetic results. He is the founder of Hanna Face and Jaw, maintaining his private office in the Upper East Side of Manhattan and a faculty appointment at Mount Sinai Health System. Dr. Hanna is a regularly sought-after invited lecturer, nationally and internationally, presenting on surgical innovation, face and neck lifting, orthognathic surgery, aesthetic facial balance, and advanced reconstructive strategies. His work reflects a commitment to elevating surgical standards while advancing the art and science of facial aesthetics on the global stage.

Dr. Bronsky is a globally renowned orthodontist practicing in Manhattan, recognized for his distinctive clinical approach and enduring influence within a hyper-competitive orthodontic landscape. He was trained at institutions regarded among the finest in dental and orthodontic education at University of Alabama at Birmingham and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, followed by fellowship training in Europe; a foundation that continues to inform his analytic rigor and clinical judgement. The clinical practice that has resulted represents a rare mixture of academic sensibility, aesthetic judgement, and consistency of results developed and maintained over decades of clinical practice. His practice scope extends onto some of the most complex pathologies, and he has made great headway in the challenging treatment of patients with cleft and craniofacial deformities. Dr. Bronsky has been honored in numerous leadership roles of high prestige, continuously regarded for his intuitive perspective and clarity in evidence-based care of dentofacial orthopedics.

Dr. Plana is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon whose elite training and scholarly impact distinguish her as a rising leader in aesthetic and reconstructive facial surgery. She earned her medical degree from NYU School of Medicine and completed her plastic surgery residency at the University of Pennsylvania and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, institutions known for their excellence in surgical education and complex craniofacial care. Dr. Plana further refined her expertise through a dedicated cleft and craniofacial fellowship at NYU Langone, mastering complex skeletal and soft-tissue facial surgery. Dr. Plana is the newest surgical member of Hanna Face and Jaw, where her growing practice focuses on rhinoplasty, orthognathic surgery, cleft/craniofacial care, and facial aesthetic procedures. Her combination of exceptional academic pedigree, research productivity, and tailored clinical interests positions her as a distinguished contributor to facial surgical disciplines.

Dr. Rodriguez is an internationally recognized leader in reconstructive and aesthetic facial surgery whose career has redefined the intersection of form and function. Dual-trained in medicine and dentistry, Dr. Rodriguez completed elite training in maxillofacial as well as plastic and reconstructive surgery, with advanced specialization in microvascular reconstruction, forming the foundation for a career devoted to the most complex problems in facial reconstruction. His commitment to innovation, singular experience treating facial disfigurement, and adoption of emerging technologies shaped him to become instrumental in ushering facial allotransplantation into clinical reality and ultimately redefining what was surgically possible. His expertise in treating devastating facial trauma uniquely positioned him to advance the field, uniting mastery of skeletal reconstruction, soft-tissue restoration, and aesthetic judgement at the highest level. Across orthognathic, maxillofacial, feminization, and aesthetic surgery, Dr. Rodriguez has consistently demonstrated that aesthetic excellence is inseparable from successful reconstruction, championing a philosophy in which harmony between bone and soft tissue restores not only function, but identity, expression, and beauty.

Dr. Rizk is a double board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon based in New York City and the Director of Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgery, PLLC. Internationally recognized for his expertise in advanced facial rejuvenation, Dr. Rizk is known for an artistic, precision-driven approach to deep plane facelifts and necklifts, as well as eyelid surgery and facial refinement. His work delivers results that look refreshed, balanced, and unmistakably natural. A Fellow of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dr. Rizk has authored and lectured extensively on contemporary facelift and facial rejuvenation techniques and is widely regarded for advancing the facial plastic surgery subspecialty. His practice has performed more than 4,000 facelifts, reflecting a long-standing commitment to outcomes that enhance—never alter—an individual’s identity. A frequent media resource on the latest innovations in facial plastic surgery, Dr. Rizk is regularly sought out for expert commentary.

Dr. Ilesan is a senior Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at LUKS Switzerland in Lucerne, where he leads the Orthognathic and Sleep Apnea clinic together with Prof. Dr. Dr. T. Gander. His career integrates advanced clinical practice, digital innovation, and healthcare system development, with a reputation for combining surgical rigor and pragmatic, data-driven implementation. Dual-trained in medicine and dentistry, he also holds a Ph.D. in AI and neuroscience and completed multiple international fellowships under distinguished mentors focused on orthognathic surgery, AI-enabled workflows, and sleep-disordered breathing—training that includes Mount Sinai in New York, the Antwerp Diamond Fellowship, and further experience in São Paulo and Tokyo, among others.

His research advances AI-enhanced, patient-specific CMF workflows, including automatic segmentation, non-ionizing virtual surgical planning, and intelligent end-to-end pathways to improve orthognathic and reconstructive outcomes. Beyond the operating room, he co-founded the 3D Lab at LUKS. He is active in IAOMS and EACMFS and participates in international teaching exchanges.

Dr. Buchbinder is a distinguished leader in oral and maxillofacial surgery and serves as Chief of the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Mount Sinai Health System, as well as Professor within the Departments of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and Oral–Maxillofacial Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dual-trained in dentistry and medicine, Dr. Buchbinder is a graduate of the University of Montreal School of Dental Medicine and the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and he completed his residency training in oral and maxillofacial surgery at Mount Sinai. His clinical and academic career has been defined by deep expertise in advanced craniomaxillofacial trauma, aesthetic-functional skeletal restoration, and advanced facial reconstruction, including the application of osseointegration and microvascular techniques. A prolific scholar, he has authored more than 70 peer-reviewed publications and has lectured extensively on the management of complex maxillofacial injuries and reconstruction. As Director of Mount Sinai’s residency training program, Dr. Buchbinder is also deeply committed to mentoring and educating the next generation of maxillofacial and craniofacial surgeons.

Dr. Paul is a double board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Manhattan, known for his meticulous approach to aesthetic facial surgery. Trained at the highest levels in New York City, Dr. Paul completed his otolaryngology residency and advanced fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at NYU, developing deep expertise in rhinoplasty, facelift surgery, periorbital rejuvenation and brow lifting, as well as hair restoration. His superior results have earned him a distinguished reputation within one of the nation’s most exacting aesthetic landscapes. Dr. Paul’s work emphasizes balance, drawing upon both reconstructive foundations and cosmetic mastery. He continues to be recognized for delivering consistently elevated results while advancing the standard of facial plastic surgery in contemporary practice.

Dr. Farrell is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon nationally recognized for his expertise in orthognathic surgery and the comprehensive management of dentofacial deformities. Trained in both dentistry and medicine, Dr. Farrell earned his DDS from the University of Iowa and his MD through Louisiana State University, completing his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. He is widely sought after for his advanced skill in corrective jaw surgery, facial skeletal harmony, and surgical solutions for airway and sleep apnea disorders. Dr. Farrell has successfully ushered orthognathic surgery into the outpatient setting, deeming it safe and easing the recovery process. He has contributed extensively to the academic literature through peer-reviewed publications and textbook chapters on facial deformities and he is an active national and international lecturer within both oral surgery and orthodontic communities. Deeply committed to education, he has directed surgical observation and fellowship training initiatives for more than two decades, helping mentor budding facial skeletal surgeons.

Dr. Baker is a nationally recognized figure in craniofacial and facial aesthetic surgery and currently serves as Chair and Regional Executive Chief of Medstar Plastic Surgery. Dual-trained in both medicine and dentistry at the University of Pennsylvania, he pursued extensive advanced training in craniofacial surgery, including fellowship experience at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), and has remained deeply engaged in craniofacial reconstruction and facial skeletal surgery throughout his career. Dr. Baker is widely admired for his refined approach to integrating facial bony contouring with soft-tissue aesthetics, consistently emphasizing structural harmony and artistic balance in both cosmetic and reconstructive outcomes. He has authored and edited foundational surgical textbooks, including Aesthetic Surgery of the Facial Skeleton, and has contributed numerous book chapters and peer-reviewed works shaping modern concepts in facial asymmetry and skeletal modification. A dedicated academic surgeon, innovator, and mentor, Dr. Baker is equally committed to advancing the specialty through resident education, thoughtful surgical leadership, and the cultivation of the next generation of plastic surgeons.

Dr. Jonathas Claus is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon from Brazil, internationally recognized for his work in orthognathic surgery, particularly minimally invasive techniques. He leads a high-volume private practice as Founder and Director of Instituto Bucomaxilofacial and is the founder of MIOS Academy, focused on advanced training in aesthetic and functional facial surgery.

He is the author of Orthognathic Surgery: Showcase Book and has published over 50 scientific articles, as well as several book chapters. His clinical and academic focus includes virtual surgical planning, patient-specific implants, aesthetic-driven strategies, and simplified surgical techniques. Dr. Claus is an international speaker and educator, and organizes the MIOS Meeting, a global symposium dedicated to advanced orthognathic surgery and facial aesthetics.