Irving B. Goldman

Irving B. Goldman (1898-1975) was an otolaryngologist and plastic surgeon. Dr. Goldman created and taught a renown rhinoplasty course at Mount Sinai Hospital (New York), as well as taught his course around the world. The course focus was the "Goldman Tip," a rhinoplasty technique that is still popular with surgeons today. He was the first president of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1964.

Personal life
Irving B. Goldman was born on June 29, 1898 in New York, New York. Dr. Goldman received a PhD in 1920 from Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut. In 1924 he earned his MD from Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts. He interned at Mountainside Hospital, Montclair, New Jersey and Mount Sinai Hospital (New York).

Career
Dr. Goldman went to Europe to study rhinoplasty surgery. When he returned from Europe, there were only two other otolaryngologists performing rhinoplasties in New York City. The other practicing surgeons were Abraham Silver and Louis J. Feit.

In the 1930s and 1940s it was very difficult to obtain permission to perform rhinoplasty surgery in the United States of America. Goldman gained favor with the chief of medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital (New York) by performing two successful operations on the chief's daughters.

After the success of these procedures, Goldman's practice flurished. His successful plastic surgery practice included patients from the most affluent members of New York society and the New York City show business industry. Dr. Goldman's patient list included Dean Martin, Lee Remick and the Andrews Sisters. Dr. Goldman also treated Frank Sinatra for multiple throat issues.