Dr. John K. Nia
Fellowship-Trained Cosmetic and Reconstructive SurgeonDr. John Nia is a fellowship-trained cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon renowned for his refined, natural approach to facial aesthetics. With advanced training spanning facial plastic surgery, oculoplastic surgery, dermatologic surgery, cutaneous oncology, and skin cancer reconstruction, he brings a rare level of precision and artistry to every procedure.
A native New Yorker, Dr. Nia graduated with honors from an accelerated 7-year program at the City University of New York, earning both his undergraduate and medical degrees. He completed his internship at Lenox Hill Hospital and went on to train in dermatology at Mount Sinai, where he was selected as Chief Resident — an early distinction reflecting both his technical excellence and leadership.
Dr. Nia further honed his expertise through an elite fellowship at Clinic 5C under the mentorship of Dr. Cameron Chesnut, where he mastered a sophisticated integration of facial plastic, oculoplastic, and dermatologic surgery. This multidisciplinary foundation allows him to approach the face with a comprehensive and highly nuanced perspective.
A faculty of the American Academy of Dermatology, Dr. Nia recognised the limitations of trend-driven cosmetic treatments during his residency — overfilled features and repetitive, non-surgical interventions — and opted for a more elevated and surgically integrated path. His philosophy moves beyond temporary fixes, focusing instead on structural refinement, balance, and longevity. His results are intentionally understated, based on restoring rather than transforming, and enhancing each patient's natural identity.
Committed to continual refinement, Dr. Nia has studied alongside leading plastic and oculoplastic surgeons worldwide. His work reflects a discerning eye, meticulous technique, and a deep respect for facial harmony.
Education and Training- Fellowship, Mohs Surgery, Dermatologic Oncology and Facial Cosmetic Surgery — Clinic 5C2020–2021
- Chief Resident, Dermatology — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai2019–2020
- Dermatology Residency — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai2017–2019
- Dermatopharmacology Research Fellowship — Mount Sinai2015–2017
- Internship, Medicine — Lenox Hill Hospital, New York2014–2015
- MD — New York Medical College2014
- American Board of Dermatology2020
- Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology2021
- Faculty, American Academy of DermatologyActive
- Author, 20+ peer-reviewed publications and textbook chaptersOngoing