BALTIMORE, MD, March 11, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Maakan Taghizadeh, MD, has been named a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctor, the third year he has received the esteemed Top Doctor designation. Only 7 percent of the nation's licensed physicians are chosen each year as Castle Connolly Top Doctors for their specialties in their regions.

Dr. Taghizadeh - affectionately known by his patients as "Dr. Tag" - is a plastic surgeon and founder of U Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics. The practice emphasizes a holistic approach to the surgical experience, ensuring that patient care extends beyond the procedure itself to encompass the entire recovery and aesthetic journey. Dr. Taghizadeh is known for his surgical skills and patient outcomes, as well as for his kind demeanor, honesty, and respect for other people.

"This honor doesn't just recognize me - it includes our whole team," said Dr. Taghizadeh. "We're all focused on getting the best possible results for our patients. We strive to deliver outstanding outcomes with the best experience. It takes our entire staff focusing on the patient and providing exceptional customer service to achieve that."

Dr. Taghizadeh evaluates and treats a wide range of aesthetic and reconstructive concerns. He specializes in conditions requiring surgical intervention of the breast, body contouring needs, and facial aging.

Surgical procedures include breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, breast revision, and body-contouring procedures such as tummy tuck and "mommy makeovers." He also uses newer skin-tightening technologies with liposuction, including VASER (trademark name), BodyTite™, and FaceTite™.

Non-surgical procedures include administering injectables such as dermal fillers and toxins, PRP, microneedling, and Morpheus8™ radiofrequency microneedling.

U Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics further distinguishes itself through its commitment to the patient experience, supported by a dedicated professional staff trained in exceptional customer service. This infrastructure ensures that every stage of the patient's treatment plan is managed with clinical rigor and personalized attention.

"At U Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics, patient care is not just surgery. We treat the whole patient through the entire process," said Dr. Taghizadeh.

Dr. Taghizadeh earned his medical degree at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. He completed his residency training in general surgery at the Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, where he was recognized as Intern of the Year. He subsequently completed a residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Ohio State University Medical Center.

Following his residency, Dr. Taghizadeh returned to Baltimore to complete a specialized fellowship in Breast, Microsurgical, and Aesthetic Surgery at Mercy Medical Center.

In addition to his clinical training, Dr. Taghizadeh has been consistently recognized for excellence in his field. He has been named a Baltimore Magazine Top Doctor for eight consecutive years, from 2018 through 2025.

Castle Connolly Top Doctors are nominated by peer physicians and selected by the physician-led Castle Connolly research team.

About Castle Connolly

Castle Connolly publishes its Top Doctors list at castleconnolly.com and in a variety of print and online partner publications. Nominations are open to all board-certified MDs, DOs, and DPMs. The Castle Connolly team chooses honorees based on nominee criteria that includes their medical education, training, hospital appointments, and disciplinary histories.

Doctors do not and cannot pay to be selected as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor.

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