Dr. Nicholas Bastidas, MD

Board-certified surgical expertise focused on natural, affirming outcomes through advanced craniofacial training and high-volume experience in gender affirming surgery.

A Craniofacial Surgeon Focused on Gender Affirming Care

Dr. Nicholas Bastidas is a craniofacial surgeon and Professor of Surgery at the Northwell Health, Hofstra School of Medicine. He is also a member of the Northwell Health Transgender Center, where he is focused on excellence in gender affirming surgery, including Facial Feminization Surgery and top surgery.

Patients come to Dr. Bastidas for his deep structural expertise and his ability to create outcomes that look natural, balanced, and individualized. His approach is rooted in facial harmony, with a focus on changes that refine identity without erasing it.

Training That Supports Complex Facial Surgery

Dr. Bastidas earned his medical degree with honors from New York University. He remained at NYU to complete his plastic surgery residency, where he developed advanced surgical skills across both aesthetic and reconstructive disciplines.

He then completed a craniofacial fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania, a highly specialized year of training focused on complex facial skeletal reconstruction. This background is particularly relevant in Facial Feminization Surgery, where precise bone contouring and structural planning are often central to achieving refined long-term results.

Leadership Within an Academic Medical System

In 2013, Dr. Bastidas was recruited to the Northwell Health system, where he continues to practice and teach as part of an academic medical center. His role as an Associate Professor of Surgery reflects his commitment to advancing surgical technique, educating future surgeons, and maintaining a high standard of safety and clinical excellence.

As a recognized expert in craniofacial and plastic surgery, Dr. Bastidas has earned national and international recognition within his field. His work includes treating complex reconstructive cases involving the facial skeleton and soft tissue, including trauma, congenital conditions, and other advanced surgical needs.

Dr. Nicholas Bastidas, Facial Feminization Surgeon in NYC

High Volume Experience in Facial Feminization and Top Surgery

Dr. Bastidas performs gender affirming procedures with high frequency and extensive experience. He has performed hundreds of Facial Feminization and top surgeries, and regularly performs Facial Feminization Surgery nearly daily. This level of procedural volume supports confident surgical planning, technical precision, and consistent outcomes.

For patients, experience matters. High volume practice allows Dr. Bastidas to anticipate anatomical variations, plan for facial balance, and execute complex procedures with refined attention to detail. His focus is always on results that look natural and cohesive, not overstated or standardized.

Aesthetic Philosophy: Natural, Refined, and Patient Specific

Dr. Bastidas believes that the most successful gender affirming outcomes feel authentic. His approach prioritizes:

Facial harmony rather than extreme transformation
Patient-specific planning rather than one-size surgical templates
Structural balance that holds up over time
Feminization and masculinization that preserve individuality

He works closely with patients to understand what matters most to them and to build a surgical plan that aligns with their identity and goals.

Part of the FFSNYC Team Approach

While Dr. Bastidas is a key surgical leader at FFSNYC, the practice is intentionally team-based.

He collaborates with a multidisciplinary group of specialists, ensuring each procedure is performed by the provider best suited to that area of expertise.

This approach supports higher quality outcomes and allows patients to benefit from coordinated care across multiple surgical disciplines.

Schedule a Consultation With Dr. Nicholas Bastidas in New York City

If you are ready to explore Facial Feminization Surgery or top surgery with a surgeon known for advanced craniofacial expertise and natural, refined results, schedule a consultation with Dr. Nicholas Bastidas at FFSNYC in New York City.