Edward H. Davidson, MD, FACS, FAAP, has been named a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctor, marking the first time he has received this prestigious designation. Only 7 percent of the nation's licensed physicians are selected each year as Castle Connolly Top Doctors for their specialties in their regions. This recognition underscores Dr. Davidson's commitment to patient safety, personalized care, and achieving natural-looking results through advanced cosmetic and reconstructive procedures.
Dr. Davidson is a board-certified plastic surgeon with Palm Beach Plastic Surgery Institute, where he specializes in facial reconstruction and rejuvenation. As Director, he evaluates and treats a wide range of facial conditions, including facial aging, jaw disharmony, facial trauma, facial defects resulting from cancer resection, and complex congenital facial differences. Key procedures he performs include facelifts, blepharoplasty, rhinoplasty, jaw surgery, facial trauma reconstruction, cancer reconstruction, and treatment of congenital facial differences.
The practice is closely aligned with the Palm Beach Plastic Surgery Foundation, an initiative established by Dr. Davidson to expand access to healthcare, financial assistance, and specialized education for patients living with congenital or trauma-related facial differences. This foundation reflects his dedication to addressing the needs of underserved populations.
Dr. Davidson earned his medical degree from the University of Cambridge and Imperial College London. He completed his integrated plastic surgery residency at the University of Pittsburgh and subsequently completed a specialized Craniofacial Fellowship through Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland. His extensive training positions him as a leader in the field.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Davidson serves as a voluntary Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Department of Surgery and holds leadership positions as Chief of Plastic Surgery at St. Mary's Medical Center and Palm Beach Children's Hospital. He has authored over fifty peer-reviewed journal articles, delivered more than one hundred presentations at professional symposiums, and received multiple honors for research and teaching. Dr. Davidson is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and an active member of the Aesthetic Society, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons, and the International Society of Craniomaxillofacial Surgery.
The Castle Connolly Top Doctor designation is based on peer nominations and a rigorous selection process by the physician-led research team. Doctors do not and cannot pay to be selected. The recognition highlights Dr. Davidson's reputation among colleagues and his contributions to plastic surgery. For patients seeking specialized facial procedures, this honor reinforces his standing as a trusted expert in the region.
