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Dr. James Lyons, MD

Dr. James Lyons, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. James Lyons, MD is a plastic surgeon in New York, NY and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1976. He is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 43 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (43 reviews)

Practice

251 W 135th St New York, NY 10030

Make an Appointment

(718) 676-2565

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Lyons is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital New Haven, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Lyons specializes in the area of Plastic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital
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Dr. Lyons' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lyons

3.8
43 ratings, 8 with a written review
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THE WORST BED SIDE MANOR I HAVE EVER SEEN.
Dr. Lyons is rude and unprofessional. His bed side manor is horrible. I took my niece for surgery and she was numbed and we stopped her procedure because of how unprofessional he was. He made her feel so uncomfortable. We were given a date to come back and complete the surgery with a different Surgeon. We drove 2 hours.When we went back for her procedure with the new surgeon 2 women scheduled to see him walked out. Canceling there appointments due to his disrespectful behavior. I have no clue how he is the medical director.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 04, 2024
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Horrible lipo 360. I have fat deposits all over my abdomen and sides. I will have to go have redone
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Unsatisfied – Feb 22, 2022
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If you want a Doctor that is concided, full of himself. Does not care about his patient. Jumps from town to town, state to state with poor results, than this guy is for you
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Phyllis – Jan 02, 2021
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Horrible no bedside manner needed another doc to rectify his errors
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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S kelley – Mar 23, 2020
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Dr Lyons preformed a full facelift on me in October 2018. He did both my upper and lower lids. He and his staff gave me less that compassionate care. He could care less what kind of result I got. My left eye incision was above the crease and he left 2 mil extra skin there. Both side of my face needed a revision as he failed to properly suture them. Last but not least, because of his abrupt departure my aftercare was poor....I cannot recommend Dr. Lyons to do any medical procedures.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Apr 17, 2019
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Dr Lyon's is top notch. From the consult to the surgery. I was very pleased with my surgery with him and very happy with my results. I would highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Jan 25, 2018
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I had upper and lower blepharoplasty, which is cosmetic surgery on 11/1/2016. The lower lid incision is to be made directly below the lash. The consultant Chelsy Bishop Sono Bello assured me the incision is directly below the lash and even placed her finger below my lash to show me. The cut that Dr Lyons made on the right eye was ½ inch below the lash and on the left eye ¼ inch below the lash. Both incisions were made lower than they should have been, leaving me with scaring that is very notice
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Pat T in Ocoee, FL – Jan 16, 2017
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Botched me! When I went to him I trusted his staff and him. He exclaimed he was an artist and after I showed him several photos he was confident to give me the results. Not only did he have to go in twice to fix both a lypo and breast but 2 weeks before he retired he admitted he needed to fix the breasts. We talked about what he would do with the new Dr. in the room. 2 days letter I received an email from office manager staying - he won't be fixing his mess!
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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Cindy in Glastonbury, CT – Jan 12, 2017
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Cosmetic Surgery Spotlight

About Me

biography

Dr. James Lyons, MD is a plastic surgeon in New York, NY and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1976. He is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Georgetown University

    Residency Hospital, 1982

  • Hospital St Raphael

    Internship Hospital, 1977

  • Hospital Of Saint Raphael

    Internship Hospital, 1977

  • Georgetown University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1976
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Plastic Surgery®
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Plastic Surgery
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  • Healthgrades Honor Roll Distinction Recognized Doctor, 2012

  • 1997 Yale Plastic Surgery Residents Award for Teaching Excellence, 1997

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Locations

Practice

Office251 W 135th St New York, NY 10030
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 6:00am - 4:00pm
    • Tue: 6:00am - 4:00pm
    • Wed: 6:00am - 4:00pm
    • Thu: 6:00am - 4:00pm
    • Sat: 6:00am - 4:00pm
    • Sun: 6:00am - 4:00pm
  • Directions
Office1 Morningside Dr N Bldg B Westport, CT 06880
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St
    New Haven, CT 06510
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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