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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS, founder and medical director of Clevens Face and Body Specialists, has been named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Plastic Surgeons 2026 list.
Produced in partnership with global research firm Statista, the ranking is based on peer recommendations from physicians, surgeons and healthcare professionals nationwide, with no paid placement involved.
For Dr. Ross Clevens, the honor is another milestone in a career spanning more than 25 years and over 20,000 facial procedures. He is known for advanced facelift surgery, including deep plane facelift, as well as rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery and structural neck lift procedures.
America’s Best Plastic Surgeons 2026: What the Newsweek Recognition Means
Newsweek and Statista developed the 2026 rankings through a nationwide survey of physicians, surgeons and healthcare administrators. Participants were asked to recommend surgeons based on firsthand knowledge of their reputation and results.
The ranking considers:
- Peer recommendations from healthcare professionals nationwide
- Quality-of-care measures, including consultation, surgical outcomes and follow-up care
- Board certification through a recognized specialty board
For Dr. Clevens, inclusion among America’s Best Plastic Surgeons 2026 represents national recognition based on professional reputation and peer recommendation—not advertising.
Dr. Ross Clevens: Yale, Harvard and University of Michigan Training
Dr. Clevens earned his undergraduate degree at Yale University, attended Harvard Medical School and completed advanced surgical training at the University of Michigan, where he served as chief resident and completed fellowship training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.
That training led to double board certification and the founding of Clevens Face and Body Specialists.
Over more than 25 years, Dr. Clevens has performed more than 20,000 facial procedures, with particular expertise in facelift and deep plane facelift surgery, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery and neck lift procedures.
His philosophy emphasizes sophisticated surgical technique, individualized planning and natural-looking results.
Facial Plastic Surgeon in Melbourne, FL and Central Florida
Today, Clevens Face and Body Specialists serves patients in Melbourne, Merritt Island and throughout Central Florida, offering comprehensive surgical and nonsurgical aesthetic care.
Patients searching for a facelift in Melbourne, FL, rhinoplasty in Central Florida or an experienced Brevard County facial plastic surgeon can evaluate Dr. Clevens’ extensive surgical experience, before-and-after results and board certification.
The practice also offers nonsurgical treatments as part of its comprehensive approach to facial rejuvenation and aesthetic care for the face, breast and body.
Patients researching facial plastic surgery in Central Florida should confirm credentials through resources such as the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, review procedure-specific experience and meet personally with the surgeon before making a decision.
Dr. Ross Clevens Named Among America’s Best Plastic Surgeons 2026 by Newsweek
Being named among Newsweek’s America’s Best Plastic Surgeons 2026 is the latest recognition in a career devoted to advancing facial plastic surgery.
With training at Yale, Harvard and the University of Michigan, more than 25 years in practice and over 20,000 facial procedures performed, Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS has built a career defined by experience, innovation and a commitment to excellence.
Patients considering a facelift, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, neck lift or other facial plastic surgery procedure may schedule a consultation with Dr. Ross Clevens and Clevens Face and Body Specialists in Melbourne or Merritt Island.
This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not replace a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Outcomes, risks and suitability vary from patient to patient.
