Meryam Shikara , M.D.
Aesthetic Vision
Dr. Shikara’s approach centers on precision, natural enhancement, and personalized care. She places strong emphasis on listening deeply to each patient's goals, translating them into individualized surgical plans that aim for subtlety—not exaggeration. Her training allows her to strike the right balance between functional restoration and aesthetic finesse, ensuring results that feel authentically like yourself.
In her practice, Dr. Shikara avoids overdone or artificial looks. Instead, she delivers refined, lasting beauty, helping patients evolve to the best versions of themselves. Dr. Shikara believes that while beauty is a universal aspiration, it is deeply personal and culturally shaped. Her global upbringing inspires a practice philosophy rooted in respect, nuance, and individuality. She listens closely to each patient’s goals and aesthetic ideals, empowering them to pursue their unique vision of beauty without compromising their identity.
As the founder and sole surgeon in a boutique, concierge-style practice, she personally oversees every stage of care—from initial consultation through surgery and follow-up—delivering attentive and compassionate care.
Education & Surgical Training
Dr. Meryam Shikara graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Pennsylvania. She went on to earn her medical degree (MD) from the University of Maryland School of Medicine, where she discovered her passion for Facial Plastic Surgery. She received the William Gray Award for Outstanding Student in Otolaryngology and the Outstanding Achievement in Research Award upon graduation.
Dr. Shikara completed a five-year residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Maryland Medical Center and the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center. There, she trained extensively in complex facial trauma, head and neck cancer reconstruction, Mohs defect repair, and intricate rhinoplasty techniques. She has published 11 peer-reviewed papers and presented her work at multiple national and international academic meetings.
After residency, Dr. Shikara elected to complete a highly competitive fellowship of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS). This allowed her to train under the leading global experts in Deep plane facelift and Rhinoplasty in Manhattan. Her fellowship has given her comprehensive, hands-on experience in rhinoplasty, facelift surgery, eyelid surgery, and non-surgical rejuvenation—guided by mentors who are pioneers in their fields.