Dr. Karlinsky obtained her Bachelor’s degree from Hunter College City University in New York City and her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine, concentrating on Cosmetic and Aesthetic Surgery. She completed her residency training at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City, graduating with distinction as Chief Resident of the Year and recipient of the Leon Ginsburg Award. Dr. Karlinsky completed her Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship at the Facial Plastic and Cosmetic Surgical Center in Abilene, Texas under Dr. Howard A. Tobin, M.D., F.A.C.S., a dedicated teacher who conducts this Fellowship Training as well as serving on the faculty of the University of Texas – Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. He is well known for the many live surgery workshops at his Center. Doctors from throughout the world have come to Abilene to attend and learn from him. Where did this extraordinary fellowship lead? Passing rigorous review, Dr. Karlinsky was named a Fellow of The American College of Surgeons. She has earned Cosmetic Surgery Board Certification and is a Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. She is also a Board Certified Facial Cosmetic Surgeon by the American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Karlinsky and her family reside in Dobbs Ferry, New York where they are actively involved in their community. Russian-born, Dr. Karlinsky is fluent in her native language and English.  

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