When you meet Dr. Victoria Karlinsky for the first time, you are immediately taken with how stunning she is, but upon closer exploration you start to see something much more profound–a self-made woman and highly trained cosmetic surgeon with a tremendous story of overcoming one’s circumstances. Victoria, as she prefers to be called, immigrated to the US from Russia when she was just 13. “Life was not easy then,” she says, “we had to build our life from scratch.” Tough times did not, however, dampen Dr. Karlinsky’s drive or her family’s belief in higher education, not as a maybe, but as an essential ingredient for a successful life. She worked jobs from the age of 14 to 22, until she entered medical school. Today, she has two passions: her work and her family – husband Gabriele and her two young sons.

“My husband Gabriele and I opened our practice in 2009–he as the practice manager and me as the surgeon. Believe me, it took a lot of bravery to break into the New York cosmetic market.”
Dr. Karlinsky says, “We knew we had something unique to offer even in such an upscale city where expectations are so high. We created a boutique practice – one that gives truly individual attention to every person who walks through our doors. For my patients, I do every consult, every surgery, every injectable. She emphasizes, “I never leave the room or turn the procedure over to anyone. It was the way I was trained by my mentor, Dr. Howard Tobin. My patients know they will start and finish with me and that I am always available 24/7 via my private cell phone.” She provides personalized care to each patient.

Dr. Karlinsky obtained her bachelor’s degree from Hunter College City University in New York City and her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine, concentrating on Cosmetic and Aesthetic Surgery. She completed her residency training at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City, graduating with distinction as Chief Resident of the Year and recipient of the Leon Ginsburg Award.

Dr. Karlinsky completed her Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship at the Facial Plastic and Cosmetic Surgical Center in Abilene, Texas under Dr. Howard A. Tobin, M.D., F.A.C.S., a dedicated teacher who conducts this Fellowship Training as well as serving on the faculty of the University of Texas – Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. He is well known for the many live surgery workshops at his Center. Doctors from throughout the world have come to Abilene to attend and learn from him. Where did this extraordinary fellowship lead? Passing rigorous review, Dr. Karlinsky was named a Fellow of The American College of Surgeons. She has earned Cosmetic Surgery Board Certification and is a Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.