Jacques Maliniac
Jacques Maliniac · Science & Medicine
Co-founded the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and created the first dedicated plastic surgery service in a US municipal hospital, refining breast reconstruction techniques.
1889, United States (New York City) — 1976
United States (New York City)
Jacques Maliniac is recognized among Jewish contributors to Science & Medicine — Co-founded the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and created the first dedicated plastic surgery service in a US municipal hospital, refining breast reconstruction techniques.
Jacques Maliniac was a Jewish surgeon and a visionary co-founder of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). He created the first dedicated plastic surgery service in a US municipal hospital and refined breast reconstruction techniques. The article notes he chose to remain in New York, recognizing rising antisemitism in Europe.
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Source: Rambam Maimonides Med J (2026)
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Co-founded the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and created the first dedicated plastic surgery service in a US municipal hospital, refining breast reconstruction techniques.
Source: Rambam Maimonides Med J (2026)