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Arjun P. Kanuri, MD

  • Fellowship-Trained Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon
  • Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery


Dr. Arjun P. Kanuri is a board-certified plastic surgeon with fellowship training in aesthetic surgery and advanced expertise in facial rejuvenation. He completed his aesthetic fellowship at the Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital (MEETH), the nation’s oldest and most prestigious aesthetic surgery fellowship, where he trained extensively in deep plane facelift techniques, facial contouring, and comprehensive cosmetic surgery of the face and body.

His dual MD/MBA background informs a thoughtful, analytical, and patient‑centered approach focused on natural results, structural longevity, and uncompromising safety. Dr. Kanuri joined the Center for Plastic Surgery in 2021 and cares for patients throughout Washington, DC; Maryland; and Northern Virginia.

Dr. Kanuri’s Specialties

Facial Rejuvenation Surgery

deep plane, preservation facelifts, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, facial fat grafting, laser resurfacing

Mommy Makeover Surgery

including tummy tuck , diastasis repair, breast augmentation, breast lift

Cosmetic Surgery

Liposuction , Lipo 360, fat grafting to the buttocks (BBL) , and fat grafting for breast augmentation

Technical Mastery in Facial Rejuvenation Surgery

Dr. Kanuri has developed advanced expertise in facial rejuvenation surgery, with a particular focus on deep plane facelift techniques. His fellowship at MEETH provided concentrated experience in approaches that address the deeper facial layers responsible for long‑term support and natural movement. His work also includes dual plane facelift, neck lift surgery, eyelid surgery, and rhinoplasty, reflecting a precise understanding of facial anatomy and aging patterns. This specialization allows him to create results that preserve structure, maintain balance, and support a natural, refreshed appearance over time.
“Making people happy never gets old. I’m lucky to love what I do, and nothing brings me greater satisfaction than watching a patient’s confidence soar after their treatment or procedure. I consider it a privilege to perform surgery, and I pride myself on being there for my patients every step of the way before, during, and after surgery. They are patients for life. I look forward to meeting you!”

Dr. Arjun P. Kanuri | Center for Plastic Surgery

Education & Training

Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship

Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital (MEETH), New York, NY

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Residency (Integrated)

Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Tufts University School of Medicine
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
Honors in Research
President, Leadership in Medicine

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Health Policy

Brandeis Heller School for Social Policy and Management

Bachelor of Science (Biology & Public Health)

Tufts University

Recognitions & Academic Contributions

Dr. Kanuri has been voted a Washingtonian Top Doctor every year he has been in practice. He has also authored peer-reviewed publications, contributed to book chapters, and presented research at national and international meetings. His academic work spans aesthetic surgery, reconstructive surgery, cost-effectiveness analysis, and clinical outcomes research. He has received multiple teaching awards, including the String of Pearls Resident Teacher Award, and is an Alpha Omega Alpha inductee, one of the highest academic honors in medicine.

More About Dr. Kanuri

Hospital Affiliations

  • Inova Fairfax Hospital
  • Inova Alexandria Hospital
  • Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
  • Adventist HealthCare
  • Johns Hopkins Medicine
  • Virginia Hospital Center (VHC Health)

Professional Memberships & Leadership

  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
  • The Aesthetic Society (ASAPS)
  • American College of Surgeons (ACS

Dr. Arjun P. Kanuri’s Testimonials

Patient Testimonials

Dr. Kanuri’s Before and After
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