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Dr. Surjit Rai

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Background

Surjit Rai, MD

Dr. Surjit Rai was born and raised in Plano, Texas. Being the son of a plastic surgeon, Dr. Rai had the unique opportunity to see first-hand the impact a plastic surgeon can have. He knew at a young age that he would dedicate his life and academic career towards the goal of becoming a plastic surgeon.

Dr. Rai considers it a privilege to work with patients to achieve their aesthetic goals. Utilizing his extensive surgical training and expansive plastic surgery knowledge he assists patients in realizing those goals. Dr. Surjit Rai offers a full range of aesthetic and cosmetic procedures as well as several reconstructive procedures. Dr. Rai also performs non-surgical procedures.

Training & Experience

Dr. Surjit Rai graduated with honors from the University of Texas in Austin. From there Dr. Rai went on to pursue his training at Texas A&M Health Science Center where he earned his Doctor of Medicine degree with honors. Because of his academic dedication and accomplishments, he was selected from among the top medical students in the country to an integrated 6-year plastic surgery residency program at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, TX. 

Because an integrated 6-year program is dedicated to only specialized training in plastic surgery it is considered to be one of the most competitive and highly sought after residency programs. During his residency he rotated at the prestigious MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX and Shriners Burn Hospital in Galveston, TX where he learned complex and intricate reconstructive procedures. Other training hospitals that Dr. Rai rotated through included Jennie/John Sealy Hospital, St. Joseph’s Hospital, St. John’s Hospital, Mainland Hospital, and the Cronin-Brauer Cleft Lip and Palate Clinic at Shriner’s Houston. 

His training at UTMB has taught him the operative skills and techniques necessary to excel at plastic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Rai obtained his board certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery in 2018.

Get to Know Dr. Surjit Rai

Getting to know Dr. Surjit Rai

  • Thayer Award for Excellence in Teaching
    Awarded to residents that embody sound scientific knowledge, compassion towards patients, and dedication to learning and teaching

  • Second Place in Clinical Science Research
    Awarded for presentation on Comparing Strength of Muscle Laceration Repairs Using Various Suture Techniques

  • Best Plastic Surgery Resident Award
    Awarded to the best plastic surgery resident as voted on by the University of Texas Medical Branch plastic surgery faculty and residents. Dr. Rai was the first recipient of this award and the only resident to win it twice during his residency.

  • Blocker-Lewis Society

  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons

  • Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons

  • Texas Medical Association

  • Medical City Dallas

  • Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano

  • Snyder SK, Hamid KS, Roberson CR, Rai SS, Bossen AC, Luh JH, Scherer EP,
    Song J
    Outpatient Thyroidectomy Is Safe and Reasonable: Experience with Over 1000 Planned Outpatient Procedures
    Published: Journal of the American College of Surgeons.2010 May:210(5):575-82, 582-4.
    Presented: Southern Surgical Association December 2009 Annual meeting (Hot Springs, Virginia)

  • Hamid KS, Rai SS, Rodriguez JA
    Symptomatic Bochdalek Hernia in an Adult
    Published: Journal of the Society of Laproendoscopic Surgeons.2010 Apr-June;14(2):279-81.

  • Rai SS, Mahabir RC, Roberts JR, Song J, Hamid KS, White RR
    Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy
    Published:  Annals of Plastic Surgery.2011;67(3):215.
    Presented: Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons September 2009 Annual meeting (Grapevine, Texas), Texas Surgical Association October 2009 Annual meeting (Corpus Christi, Texas), Canadian Society of Plastic Surgery Summer 2010

  • Rai SS, Phillips L
    Use of Strattice in Nipple Reconstruction to Improve Long-term Nipple Projection
    Presented: Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons September 20013 Annual meeting (Bastrop, Texas), University of Texas Medical Branch Singleton Society 2013 Annual meeting (Galveston, Texas)

  • Rai SS, Kaltwasser K, Sanchez E, Castillo C, Morris R, Zhang AY
    Comparing Strength of Muscle Laceration Repairs Using Various Suture Techniques
    Presented: Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons September 2014 Annual meeting (San Antonio, TX), University of Texas Medical Branch Singleton Society 2014 Annual meeting (Galveston, Texas), American Society of Plastic Surgeons October 2014 Annual meeting (Chicago, IL), American Society for Surgery of the Hand 2015 Annual meeting (Maui, Hawaii)
    Poster: American Association for Hand Surgery 2015 Annual meeting (Paradise Island, Bahamas)

  • DeCroff, C, Rai SS
    The level of Evidence of Research Presented at the TSPS Annual Meeting
    Presented: Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons September 2014 Annual meeting (San Antonio, TX)

  • Rai SS, Padilla P, Tran E, Bachilo O, Andry D, Zhang Y
    Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release Refined: Techniques to Improve Safety and Efficiency
    Presented: Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons September 2016 Annual meeting (San Antonio, TX)

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  • A close up shot of a woman with brown hair in a white blouse and jeans sits in Dr. Rai's seating and waiting area reading over possible options in a folder. - Patient Resources in Dallas, TX

    I cannot express the experience that I had with Dr. Rai.

    He is the most caring doctor , he is very precise , listens , explains every detail and has addressed every concern I had. Although I was scared to have the surgery it was very quick and I absolutely love the way that I look. The recovery was not at all what I thought it would be. Dr Rai is extremely good at what he does and has been amazing through out the whole entire process. Thank you so much for everything I honestly feel so much better !!

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    Dr. Rai is the best in Dallas

    This is my second-time coming to Dr. Rai for my nose and breast and I never leave disappointed. He is so kind and truly an artist at his craft. His staff is so kind and always so helpful. I had multiple consultations with different doctors and let me tell you Dr. Rai is the best in Dallas. Look no further Dr. Rai has the experience and his kindness are like no other.

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  • A close up shot of a woman with brown hair in a white blouse and jeans sits in Dr. Rai's seating and waiting area reading over possible options in a folder. - Patient Resources in Dallas, TX

    I cannot say enough good things about my experience with Dr. Rai and his team.

    From the very first consultation, he listened with compassion, answered all of my questions, and made me feel completely supported in my decision to explant.

    The surgery itself went smoothly, and the results exceeded my expectations. What truly stood out, though, was the phenomenal aftercare. Dr. Rai and his staff checked in consistently, responded quickly whenever I had concerns, and made sure I felt cared for every step of the way.

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  • A close up shot of a woman with brown hair in a white blouse and jeans sits in Dr. Rai's seating and waiting area reading over possible options in a folder. - Patient Resources in Dallas, TX

    I’m forever grateful for Dr. Rai and his team.

    They are so thorough, nice, calming, reassuring, supportive…. I could go on and on. I would recommend Dr. Rai over and over! You simply cannot go Wrong with making him your choice. My favorite thing about the whole process was after surgery HE personally calls and emails you until you are released from his care. HE personally talks to you on the phone and shows that he gives a crap about his patient. It’s not just a paycheck to Dr. Rai, he truly cares and actually shows it. You don’t have many drs SHOWING their genuine care outside of your surgery day. He’s there for his patients and I’m grateful for it bc he calmed so much anxiety!!! Plus, his work is WONDERFUL! 100/10 recommend!
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  • A close up shot of a woman with brown hair in a white blouse and jeans sits in Dr. Rai's seating and waiting area reading over possible options in a folder. - Patient Resources in Dallas, TX

    I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Surjit Rai and his staff!

     They were exceptional, from the time I made my appointment to my consultation, my surgery and post op care. The front desk staff made the scheduling easy, the pre and post op nurse was kind and put my nerves at ease. Dr. Rai is a skilled surgeon with a wonderful bedside manner, he explained the surgery and outcome very clearly and provided personal post op support. I am a nurse in the medical field and I would highly recommend him as a surgeon.
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