Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
David Tauber, MD
Board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in natural-looking facial and body cosmetic surgery, including wide-awake options when appropriate.
Albany & Saratoga Springs, NY
Dr. David Tauber is a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in cosmetic surgery of the face and body. He completed his Plastic Surgery Residency at Albany Medical College and a fellowship in Aesthetic Craniofacial Surgery at Harvard / Massachusetts General Hospital.
His approach combines surgical training, detail-focused planning, and an artistic eye to create customized, natural-looking results.
Areas of focus
- Wide-awake cosmetic surgery
- Facelift and neck lift surgery
- Fat grafting of the face, breast, and body
- Breast and body contouring procedures
- Rhinoplasty and septoplasty
About Dr. Tauber
A detail-focused approach to cosmetic plastic surgery
Dr. Tauber combines technical training with an aesthetic eye to help patients improve facial balance, body contour, and overall confidence while preserving a natural appearance.
His practice includes facial rejuvenation, wide-awake cosmetic surgery, breast surgery, body contouring, fat grafting, rhinoplasty, and functional nose surgery for breathing difficulty.
Face
Facelift, neck lift, forehead lift, eyelid rejuvenation, rhinoplasty, and facial fat grafting.
Breast
Breast augmentation, breast lift, breast revision, and fat grafting when appropriate.
Body
Liposuction, body contouring, labiaplasty, and selected wide-awake procedures.
Before & After Photos
Review real patient results
Browse Dr. Tauber’s photo gallery and the main DeLuca Plastic Surgery gallery to better understand the types of natural, customized results patients may achieve.
Training & Credentials
Education and plastic surgery training
Education
- Doctorate of Medicine: Albany Medical College, May 2007
- Master of Medical Science: Boston University School of Medicine & Harvard Institute of Medicine, September 2003
- Bachelor of Science: The Pennsylvania State University, May 1999
Post-medical school training
- Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency: Albany Medical Center, 2007–2012
- Chief Resident: Integrated Plastic Surgery, Albany Medical Center, 2012–2013
- Fellowship: Aesthetic & Reconstructive Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, Harvard Medical School / Massachusetts General Hospital, 2013–2014
Certifications
Certifications
- American Board of Plastic Surgery, 2015
- Advances in Craniomaxillofacial Surgery: Mastery Course, 2014
- ACFS / ASMS Boot Camp, 2013
- Advances in Facial Restoration and Rejuvenation, 2013
- The Basic Microsurgery Training Course, 2012
- Basic Maxillofacial Principles and Techniques, 2010
Hospital Affiliations
Hospital Affiliations
- Albany Medical Center Hospital
- Albany Medical Center South Clinical Campus
- St. Peter’s Surgery & Endoscopy Center
State Licensure
New York, 2013 to present
RealSelf Reviews
RealSelf patient reviews
Google Reviews
Google patient reviews
Healthgrades Reviews
Healthgrades patient reviews for Dr. David Tauber
Dr. David Tauber
25 ratings with 17 written reviews on Healthgrades
“After years of considering cosmetic surgery, and a couple of rough consults elsewhere, I am so thankful that I found Dr. Tauber. I live in VT and no other surgeon in my area could even compare.”
February 3, 2022
“I had a tummy tuck performed by Dr. Tauber in April 2021. I’m extremely happy with my results. Dr. Tauber has a wonderful bedside manner.”
September 12, 2021
“I had a breast reduction in late January 2020. Dr. Tauber made everything go smoothly from start to finish, and the surgery brought the results I was seeking and then some.”
May 30, 2020
WebMD Reviews
WebMD patient reviews for Dr. David Tauber
Dr. David Tauber
13 ratings with 5 written reviews on WebMD
“Dr. Tauber is the most wonderful plastic surgeon you would ever want to meet. He never rushes you, listens, cares, and has amazing talent and knowledge.”
December 23, 2025
“I was very concerned about how the outcome of my surgery might be. Dr. Tauber did an unbelievably perfect job on my eyes.”
December 6, 2021
“Pleasant office, easy to schedule and to get to. Dr. Tauber is super nice and upbeat. I had a cyst removed but I’m sure it would be the same for any procedure.”
March 6, 2021
Crisalix Consultation Reviews
Crisalix consultation and 3D simulation reviews
DeLuca Plastic Surgery
Selected reviews originally submitted through Crisalix
“Staff is very friendly, knowledgeable and made me feel comfortable. All my questions were answered in detail.”
May 8, 2026
“Dr. Tauber explained everything in detail and made me feel very comfortable.”
April 28, 2025
“Quick responses, helpful information on clinic website, price breakdown is helpful too.”
September 3, 2024
“Consultation was very informative. My questions were answered thoroughly and I left feeling confident in my decision to go through with the procedure.”
July 11, 2024
“Dr. Tauber was very informative and took his time to answer all my questions in depth. He has great bedside manners. My results were exactly what I was looking for.”
January 5, 2024
“Amazing visual. This was a really helpful tool in making a decision.”
July 8, 2014
Reviews reflect individual patient experiences. Results and experiences vary.
Recognition
Awards and honors
RealSelf 100 & 500 Hall of Fame Inductee
Dr. David Tauber has been recognized among doctors inducted into the RealSelf 100 and 500 Hall of Fame.
RealSelf 500 Awards
Recognized with RealSelf 500 Awards in 2016 and 2017.
Additional honors
- Top Doc Award Winner
- Gold Humanism in Medicine Honor Society
- Frank C. Maxon, Jr., MD Alumni Award
- W. Brandon Macomber Award
Learning Corner
Helpful posts from Dr. Tauber
- Skin Care in The Age Of COVID-19
- Post-Operative Care After Cosmetic Surgery
- Do I Really Need A Breast Lift?
- The Aging, Hollow Face – Treatment with Implants, Fat Transfer, and Fillers
- The Brazilian Butt Lift – Baby Got Back
- Current Trends in Labiaplasty – The Edge vs. The Wedge
- Blepharoplasty with Fat Redraping – Solutions For Aging Eyes
Follow Dr. Tauber
Connect online
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In The News
Dr. David Tauber in the news
For media inquiries, contact media@delucaplasticsurgery.com.
Academic Work
Research and presentations
Closure of Large Free Flap Donor Sites Using External Tissue Expansion
Presented at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA. Manuscript submitted to Microsurgery, February 2014.
Efficacy and Cost Effectiveness of Fasciotomy Closure Using Continuous External Tissue Expansion
Presented at the Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, September 2013.
Repair of Recurrent Ventral Hernias Using Tissue Expansion and Porcine Acellular Dermal Matrix
Presented at Albany Medical Center Resident Poster Day and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting.
Standardized Facial Trauma Consultation Form
Presented at the 2011 American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting and accepted to Annals of Plastic Surgery.
Publication
Book publication
Clinical Diagnosis in Plastic Surgery, 2016
Editor and author.
This book presents diagnosis in a clear format designed to support fast and reliable diagnosis of clinical entities seen by plastic surgeons in practice.
Meetings
Selected meetings
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Virtual, 2020
- American Craniofacial Surgery Meeting, Moscow, Russia, 2013
- Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, 2013
- International Society of Craniofacial Surgery Semiannual Meeting, Jackson Hole, WY, 2013
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 2012
- American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting, Vancouver, BC, 2012
Ready to meet with Dr. Tauber?
Schedule an in-person or virtual cosmetic consultation to discuss your goals, procedure options, and whether Dr. Tauber’s approach is the right fit.
You may also call (518) 724-2444.
