Dr. Dennis Hurwitz Receives Who’s Who Lifetime Achievement Award

By Dennis Hurwitz on October 23, 2017

For four decades and counting, Dr. Dennis Hurwitz has been devoting his career to improving the lives of others through plastic surgery for the face, body, and breasts. He is renowned across the nation and throughout the world for his exceptional skills and superior results, as well as his innovations as a plastic surgeon. He has been a leader in the development of techniques that have produced improved outcomes with reduced risk. As the creator of the Total Body Lift, he helped to revolutionize body contouring surgery.

On October 9, 2017, it was announced that Dr. Hurwitz received the prestigious Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award from Marquis Who’s Who. Our Pittsburgh, PA plastic surgeon was presented with this award as an endorsement by Marquis Who’s Who of his leadership in the healthcare industry over the past 40 years. The team at Pittsburgh Center for Plastic Surgery is proud to celebrate this momentous accomplishment and to congratulate Dr. Hurwitz on yet another career milestone.

If you are interested in entrusting your plastic surgery needs to a true pioneer in the field, we encourage you to schedule your initial consultation with Dr. Dennis Hurwitz today.

About This Achievement

The Albert Nelson Marquis Who’s Who Lifetime Achievement Award is granted to those who have achieved greatness in their given field and who have maintained that level of greatness for at least 20 years. Marquis Who’s Who is widely considered the world’s premier publisher of biographical profiles. Profiles are selected based on several factors, including position, visibility, accomplishments of note, and prominence in a field. Dr. Hurwitz has excelled in all of the criteria by which listees are selected for decades.

In its press release announcing Dr. Hurwitz’s honor, Marquis Who’s Who described Dr. Hurwitz thusly:

One of the most respected practitioners in his field, he repeatedly innovated some of the safest and most effective surgical advancements and techniques in body contouring and reconstructive surgery.

The Total Body Lift is singled out by Marquis Who’s Who among Dr. Hurwitz’s innovations for its profound effect on patients who have undergone massive weight loss. He is also recognized for his work with cleft-lip and cleft palate patients, as well as his work as a professor of plastic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh and his contributions as an author of more than 180 articles and book chapters.

The Marquis Who’s Who Lifetime Achievement Award represents just one of many honors Dr. Hurwitz has received in recognition of his accomplishments. Among other honors, he has been named a Top Doctor by Caste Connolly multiple times between 2001 and 2017 and was highlighted in the 65^th edition of Who’s Who in America. He is now featured on the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement website.

Dr. Hurwitz Dines with Moshe Mizrahy, CEO of InVasix

In this photo, Dr. Hurwitz dines with Moshe Mizrahy, CEO of InVasix, at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons annual meeting in Orlando, Florida October 7, 2017 to discuss the latest advances in InMode’s BodyTite and Votiva. Moshe will release the most sought after radiofrequency technology in vaginal rejuvenation, the Votiva, for The Pittsburgh Center Medi Spa next month.

Contact Marquis Who’s Who Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Dennis Hurwitz

If you would like to schedule a consultation with Marquis Who’s Who Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Dennis Hurwitz, we invite you to contact The Pittsburgh Center for Plastic Surgery today.

Announcing the Retirement of Dr. Dennis Hurwitz

Dr. Hurwitz is an internationally recognized plastic surgeon with a distinguished record of contributions to his field and community. His groundbreaking approach to post-operative care, which includes a dedicated team of aesthetic professionals to reduce swelling and speed up the healing process, was the first of its kind in Pittsburgh. Dr. Hurwitz has also earned a reputation as a highly sought-after educator, having instructed students from all over the globe. Through his unwavering dedication to his craft and passion for sharing his knowledge, Dr. Hurwitz has become a renowned practitioner, innovator, and mentor in plastic surgery.

As of early 2024, Dr. Hurwitz has retired from surgery. His innovative techniques and high standards of care continue to thrive under the expertise of Dr. Davlia and Dr. Turer, ensuring that his legacy endures through their exceptional work.