Jason Lichten, MD, a board-certified plastic surgeon and the head of Central Ohio Plastic Surgery, is on Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.’s 2026 Top Doctors list.

Columbus, OH – Jason B. Lichten, MD, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Columbus and the Director of Central Ohio Plastic Surgery, has been named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for 2026. The designation recognizes physicians nationwide who are nominated by their peers and selected through Castle Connolly’s research-driven evaluation process, and the list represents the top 7% of all physicians practicing in the United States.1

Castle Connolly Top Doctors are chosen based on criteria that include professional achievements, clinical experience, and peer recognition. The selection process is led by physician researchers and does not accept paid participation or advertising.

Founded in 1991, Castle Connolly is a healthcare research and information company best known for identifying top physicians across medical specialties in the United States. Its selection methodology relies on peer nominations, extensive screening, and independent medical review to evaluate physicians based on factors such as education, hospital affiliations, leadership roles, and disciplinary history. Castle Connolly Top Doctor listings are published annually and are widely referenced by patients, hospitals, and healthcare organizations.

Dr. Lichten is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He founded Central Ohio Plastic Surgery in 2005 and provides plastic surgery, reconstructive surgery, and non-surgical cosmetic enhancement options to patients throughout Columbus, Lancaster, and surrounding communities in Southeast Ohio. His clinical practice is based on care that is customized to individual patient needs, and his services include procedures such as breast surgery, body contouring, and facial enhancement, as well as BOTOX® Cosmetic and other skin renewal treatments.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Lichten has held leadership roles within the medical community, including his previous tenure as President of the Columbus Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Lichten says this latest honor from the Castle Connolly organization ultimately reinforces his commitment to providing patients with personalized treatment plans and effective procedures performed by an experienced hand.

Castle Connolly Top Doctor distinctions are awarded annually and are intended to help patients identify physicians who have been recognized by other doctors for their work within their specialty. Dr. Lichten’s selection on the 2026 Top Doctors list is the latest of several Castle Connolly recognitions bestowed upon him over the last 10 years.

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Castle Connolly Top Doctors1

About Jason Lichten, MD
Jason B. Lichten, MD is the Founder and Medical Director of Central Ohio Plastic Surgery, providing care to patients throughout Columbus, Lancaster, and nearby areas. In addition to his board-certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, he maintains active membership in both The Aesthetic Society® and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons®. Along with his repeated designation as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor, Dr. Lichten has received numerous honors, including recognition in Columbus Monthly magazine’s Top Doctors list, as well as the Fairfield Medical Center Legendary Caregiver Award and the Vitals® Patients’ Choice Award. Dr. Lichten is available for media interviews upon request.

For more information about Dr. Lichten and his practice, please visit centralohioplasticsurgery.com or https://www.facebook.com/Central.Ohio.Plastic.Surgery.

Contact:

Central Ohio Plastic Surgery

Columbus Area Office
680 Buckles Court North
Suite 2B
Gahanna, Ohio 43230
Phone: (740) 653-5064

Lancaster Office
2656 N. Columbus Street
Suite A
Lancaster OH 43130
Phone: (740) 653-5064

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