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James Goodnight, MD

Head and Neck Surgery

James Goodnight, MD, Ridgewood, NJ 074505402.08 miles

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About James Goodnight, MD

Dr. Goodnight integrates the latest, most advanced medical techniques with his finely honed eye for beauty to provide his patients with facial rejuvenation of the highest standard, consistently fulfilling their desires and often exceeding their expectations. In addition to such facial procedures as face lift surgery, rhinoplasty, and eyelid surgery, Dr. Goodnight performs an extensive range of treatments for the skin and body, including hair transplantation, body liposculpture, fat transfer, and laser hair removal. Dr. Goodnight holds board certifications in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, otolaryngology, head and neck surgery. He earned a bachelor of science in chemistry at the University of Miami and his medical degree from the Tufts University School of Medicine. Following this, he served his residency in head and neck surgery at the UCLA Medical Center, widely recognized for offering one of the best training programs in the United States. Along with being a renowned plastic surgeon, Dr. Goodnight is a certified fitness trainer and has graduate research training in medical nutrition, with particular expertise in fat loss and weight management. He also provides medical services to enhance health and inner vitality as well as prevent and reduce risk of disease. These services include fitness and nutrition counseling and other programs that are customized to meet the needs of his patients.

Professional Title

MD

Top Procedures

  • Blepharoplasty
  • CO2RE®
  • CoolSculpting®
  • Facelift
  • Follicular Unit Transplantation
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • NeoGraft
  • Otoplasty
  • Vaginal Rejuvenation

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Otolaryngology

Years of Experience

31 years of experience

Education

  • Undergraduate School: University of Miami
  • Graduate School: Tufts University School Of Medicine
  • Residency: UCLA Medical Center
  • Fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Social

Offerings & Procedures Performed by James Goodnight, MD

  • Face

  • Skin

  • Body

  • Eyes

Face Procedures addressed by James Goodnight, MD

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