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Conditions

Procedures Performed

  • Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
  • Aesthetic surgical treatments
  • Nonsurgical Aesthetic Procedures
  • Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
  • Reconstructive breast surgery
    • Abdominoplasty
    • Autologous breast reconstruction
    • Autologous fat transfer
    • Arm lift (brachioplasty)
    • Blepharoplasty
    • Body contouring
    • Breast augmentation
    • Breast lift (mastopexy)
    • Breast reconstruction
    • Breast reduction
    • Brow lift
    • Burn scar release and reconstruction
    • Cancer reconstruction
    • Cheek reconstruction
    • Chest reconstruction
    • Congenital anomalies
    • Cosmetic breast surgery
    • DIEP flap reconstruction
    • Ear reconstruction
    • Eyelid reconstruction
    • Facelift (rhytidectomy)
    • Facial rejuvenation
    • Facial reconstruction
    • Gynecomastia
    • Implant breast reconstruction
    • Injectables: Botox and Filler
    • Lip reconstruction
    • Liposuction
    • Lymphedema
    • Maxillofacial trauma
    • Microsurgery
    • Necklift
    • Nose reconstruction
    • Otoplasty
    • Panniculectomy
    • Post-trauma reconstruction
    • Revision breast surgery
    • Rhinoplasty
    • Scar revision
    • Septoplasty
    • Skin cancer reconstruction
    • Thigh lift

About

Dr. Alisha Paranzino is a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in general reconstructive plastic surgery and aesthetic surgery.

Dr. Paranzino received her bachelor’s degree from the George Washington University where she received a full academic scholarship. Her study of biomedical engineering led to a foundational attention to detail and an appreciation for innovation. She then went on to receive her medical degree from the University of South Florida where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Society.

Dr. Paranzino completed her integrated plastic surgery residency at the University of Kentucky. She then completed a fellowship in complex breast reconstruction and microsurgery at Harvard Medical School/Brigham & Women’s Hospital.

After Harvard, Dr. Paranzino returned to practice in Kentucky where her interests include aesthetic surgery, complex breast surgery, breast reconstruction, and body contouring. She has published peer-reviewed articles on topics including breast reconstruction, abdominoplasty, and technological advances in tissue perfusion. When not caring for patients, she enjoys spending time with her family including her husband, their son, and their Bernedoodle.

Personal Statement

The relationship that I hold with each patient is the reason that I love coming to work every day. Whether due to cancer diagnosis, traumatic injury, or cosmetic dissatisfaction, it is a privilege to help patients through their plastic surgery journey to a place of restored form and function. By developing an individualized surgical plan together, I hope that every patient will feel comfortable and empowered. Through attention to detail and meticulous technique, I aim to prioritize the goals and desires of each patient in order to provide excellent results. 

Faculty Rank

  • Assistant Professor of Surgery

Training & Education

Degree

MD, University of South Florida, Tampa, Fla.

Residency

Plastic Surgery, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Ky.

Fellowship

Microsurgery & Complex Reconstruction, Brigham and Women's Hospital/ Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass.

Ratings & Reviews

4.82 out of 5
20 Reviews

The star rating is a calculation based on feedback from our patients using our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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    August 19th 2025
    Dr. Paranzino is amazing. She's always been so wonderful to me and I couldn't be more grateful.

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    August 19th 2025
    Already recommended the clinic to friends and family.

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    August 19th 2025
    They are awosome!

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    July 23rd 2025
    Dr. Paranzino is a gem! She cares so much about her patients and all aspects of their physical and mental wellbeing.

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    July 22nd 2025
    Everyone in this office is fantastic. Dr. Paranzino and staff are very caring and thoughtful. Feel I can discuss anything g with them.
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      May 27th 2025
      I would tell everyone I know to go to this office.
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      April 24th 2025
      The providers listened without hesitation and explained everything very well
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      March 4th 2025
      Dr. Paranzino made me feel more comfortable and relaxed about the whole process.
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      February 25th 2025
      Both Dr's Paranzino and Wetzel were absolutely wonderful! They answered all my questions and concerns.
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      February 18th 2025
      Appreciated her concern to do a biopsy sooner than later.
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      February 18th 2025
      Everyone was very caring. I was comfortable being around them. It was like we were always friends.
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      January 28th 2025
      Dr. Paranzino is by far the most gentle, calming, knowledgeable, and caring doctor I have ever seen. She is top notch in her bedside manner as well as her knowledge and skills. I had a reconstruction surgery from a double mastectomy and it is a rough surgery but she has taken the best care of me. I love her and her staff like family. Never been treated so good!
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      January 28th 2025
      Dr Paranzinno is a great doctor. Her bedside manner is so kind and condiserate. She is intentional with her words and puts my mind at ease.HIGHLY recommend Dr.Paranzinno as a doctor.
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      January 23rd 2025
      Doctor was extremely nice and thorough, I will be recommending her to friends
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      January 21st 2025
      I feel confident this surgeon is an excellent choice in regard to my treatment. She has a great bedside manner as well.
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      January 9th 2025
      Excellent care.
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      December 12th 2024
      Very good surgeon. She listened to every concern and listened to my every need and took my needs and concerns seriously
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      December 12th 2024
      I am forever indebted to the care provided- this was truly a life changing encounter and I cannot thank the providers enough. My questions were answered thoroughly and above all else, I was made to feel valid and genuinely cared for.
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      December 10th 2024
      The explanation became about surgery and coverage by insurance instead of what was best for my health . Disappointed in the lack of empathy
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      November 26th 2024
      Both Dr. Kornegay and Dr. Paranzino were phenomenal. Both very professional and knowledgeable.