Dr. Rakhna Araslanova

Rakhna Araslanova M.D., FACS is a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon with a comprehensive surgical background in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Araslanova specializes in facial paralysis rehabilitation, craniofacial reconstruction as well as aesthetic facial plastic surgery. Following training, Dr. Araslanova was honored to receive the prestigious Jack R. Anderson Prize for Scholastic Excellence, an award for the highest score in North America on board examination administered by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Soon after she was named Castle Connolly Top Doctors Rising Star.

Dr. Araslanova holds an academic appointment of a Clinical Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell with numerous scientific publications and presentations within her field of expertise. Her research interests include improving quality of life following facial reconstruction, as well as refining our understanding and consequently management of facial paralysis.