Peter Hyans, MD, FACS
Specialty: Plastic Surgery; Breast Care Center
BS: Emory University, Atlanta, GA
MD: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Postdoctoral: General Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Residency: Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, University of Cincinnati Hospital, OH
Fellowship: Cosmetic Surgery at the University of Miami, Miami, Florida, under the auspices of Thomas Baker, MD, Howard Gordon, MD, and James Stuzin, MD
Board Certifications: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; General Surgery
Personal Notes
Peter Hyans, MD, FACS, is Director of the Plastic Surgery Center and Chief in the Department of Surgery and Surgical Specialties at Summit Medical Group. A board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Hyans has 15 years’ experience in plastic surgery. His expertise includes facial rejuvenation, body contouring, and cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery. He is the author or coauthor of articles concerning plastic and reconstructive surgery, which are published in prestigious, peer-reviewed scientific journals and popular regional lifestyle magazines. In addition, he is a contributing author for the book, Be Your Best: A Comprehensive Guide to Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, which offers patients expert advice on all aspects of cosmetic plastic surgery. A gifted speaker, he has participated in local and national invited presentations in his field.
Dr. Hyans believes that well-informed patients have realistic expectations and feel confident about their procedure. That is why his consultations are thorough and thoughtful, why he listens to each patient’s concerns, and why he provides honest, expert recommendations about what will yield the best results. In addition, he provides educational materials so that his patients can understand all aspects of their procedure, including recovery and the results they may expect. He notes, “My goal is to provide the highest standard of care for each patient and achieve a natural-looking result.”
Dr. Hyans’ fellow physicians have voted him among top doctors in plastic and reconstructive surgery in New Jersey Monthly. He also is listed as a top cosmetic plastic surgeon in Castle Connolly’s “Top Doctors in the New York Metro Area” and “How to Find the Best Doctors: New York Metro Area,” New Jersey Saavy Living, and Castle Connolly’s “Top Doctors in America.” In a recent New Jersey Life magazine article, “Beauty on a Budget,” Dr. Hyans is quoted on the effectiveness of cosmetic fillers.
Professional Memberships
- Diplomate, American Board of Plastic Surgery
- Ambassador, American Society of Plastic Surgery
- American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons
- New Jersey Medical Society
- New Jersey Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Union County Medical Society
