About

Go beyond the doors of the operating room to learn about plastic surgery and non-surgical medical aesthetics with Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Bob Basu. Over the course of his plastic surgery career, Dr. Basu has performed over 16,000 cosmetic procedures.

He is a renowned leader in cosmetic surgery and patient safety, and specializes in procedures including breast augmentation, tummy tuck, mommy makeover, facial rejuvenation, and body lifting procedures after weight loss. He is also an internationally-recognized speaker with over 80 presentations and publications under his belt. He published Cosmetic Breast Surgery, a seminal textbook on contemporary aesthetic breast surgery techniques.

Originally from the Northeast, Dr. Basu likes to say he “got to Texas as fast as he could.” He fell in love with the area while completing his plastic surgery fellowship at the prestigious Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in the Texas Medical Center.

Hospitality is very important to Dr. Basu, and it is a cornerstone of the Basu Aesthetics + Plastic Surgery’s patient care philosophy. The team, hand-picked by Dr. Basu, strives to exceed patient expectations while ensuring optimal safety and comfort.

HIGHLIGHTS FOR C. BOB BASU MD, MBA, MPH, FACS

President, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Over 18,000 cosmetic procedures performed
Ranked in Newsweek’s Top 100 Best Plastic Surgeons, 2021–2025
Houston Chronicle Best of the Best – Plastic Surgeon (2022),
Houston Chronicle Best of the Best – Mommy Makeover (2021)
Texas Monthly Super Doctors in Plastic Surgery for over 12 consecutive years
Past Board Vice President of Finance, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Co-author of Cosmetic Breast Surgery (Thieme, 2020)
Former Board Member, American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF)
Former Chairman, Patient Safety Committee, ASPS
Named HTexas Top Doc in Plastic Surgery for over 14 consecutive years

In each episode, Dr. Basu and the talented professionals from his team of plastic surgeons, nurses, aesthetic injectors, and aestheticians at Basu Aesthetics + Plastic Surgery take you behind the scenes to understand current trends in plastic surgery and medical aesthetics.

Taylor DeBusk, MD - Dr. William Taylor DeBusk is an ENT-trained facial plastic surgeon with a focus on rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, and facial aesthetics. Known for his keen aesthetic sense, Dr. DeBusk offers exceptional results through extensive facial cosmetic procedures to patients at Basu Aesthetics + Plastic Surgery in Houston, Texas. He is board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and renowned for achieving natural, outstanding results that preserve functionality.

Shannon Kuruvilla, MD - Dr. Shannon Kuruvilla is a board-certified plastic surgeon at Basu Aesthetics + Plastic Surgery specializing in breast surgery, body contouring, and aesthetic procedures. She is known for her meticulous technique and her commitment to helping young women, especially moms, feel confident in their own skin.

Basu Aesthetics + Plastic Surgery, led by Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Bob Basu, offers expert care at two Houston area locations, in the Galleria/Uptown area and in Cypress at Towne Lake. To learn more or ask a question, go to basuplasticsurgery.com

Follow Dr. Basu and the team on Instagram @basuplasticsurgery

Behind the Double Doors is a production of The Axis

About the Host

Bob Basu, MD

Plastic Surgeon

Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Bob Basu is a nationally acclaimed, board-certified plastic surgeon, with more than 18,000 cosmetic and reconstructive procedures performed for patients from all over the world. As President of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons—the world’s largest organization of board-certified plastic surgeons with over 11,000 members —Dr. Basu stands at the forefront of advancing patient safety, surgical innovation, and aesthetic outcomes. He specializes in aesthetic breast surgery, body contouring, mommy makeovers, face and neck rejuvenation, and post-weight loss plastic surgery. Dr. Basu has been recognized by Newsweek Magazine’s America’s Best Plastic Surgeons for facelift, breast augmentation, eyelid surgery, liposuction/body contouring for 5 consecutive years. Well-known for his refined surgical technique, expertise in complex revisional cases, and his compassionate approach, he offers personalized care from the first consultation through recovery and long-term follow-up.