Board-Certified Female Plastic Surgeon in Fairfield County, CT
Dr. Ellen Mahony, MD, is a board-certified female plastic surgeon based in Westport, CT, serving Fairfield County, the Gold Coast, and patients traveling from out of town for surgery.
Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery since 1999, she brings decades of surgical experience, a background spanning physical therapy and public health, and a patient-focused approach that’s evident across her testimonials and patient satisfaction awards.
Dr. Mahony offers a full spectrum of plastic surgery procedures and non-surgical services for the face and body. She also provides wellness services to help you look and feel your best.
Quick Facts
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Board Certified: American Board of Plastic Surgery (originally certified 1999, re-certified 2009)
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Practicing Since: 1992 (30+ years of surgical experience)
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Location: Westport, CT — serving Fairfield County and the Gold Coast
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Hospital Affiliation: Northwell Norwalk Hospital, Norwalk, CT
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Licensed in: Connecticut, New York, and Maine
Education & Surgical Training
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B.S., Physical Therapy — University of Connecticut (1979)
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M.S., International Healthcare — Yale University (1979–1981), including fieldwork in Tanzania on the Hanang Village Health Project, later incorporated into Tanzania’s national healthcare program
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M.D. — University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (1985–1989); one of a small number of women admitted into the university’s General Surgery Residency at the time
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General Surgery Residency — University of Pennsylvania
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Fellowship, Hand and Microsurgery — University of Pennsylvania (1989–1990)
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Residency, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery — University of Pennsylvania (1990–1992)
Board Certification & Professional Affiliations
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American Board of Plastic Surgery (Diplomate)
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Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)
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American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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American Society of Plastic Surgery
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American Medical Association
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Connecticut Medical Society
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Connecticut Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons
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Instructor, Cellular Medicine Association (regenerative medicine)
Dr. Mahony is one of only a few female plastic surgeons in Connecticut certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Awards
Dr. Mahony has been named on the American Institute of Plastic Surgeons’ “10 Best Plastic Surgeons” list for Patient Satisfaction three times running — 2021, 2023, and 2025.
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AIOPS “10 Best Plastic Surgeon” — Patient Satisfaction (2025)
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AIOPS “10 Best Plastic Surgeon” — Patient Satisfaction (2023)
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AIOPS “10 Best Plastic Surgeon” — Patient Satisfaction (2021)
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Top Plastic Surgeon Reviews (2018)
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RealSelf Top Doctor
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RealSelf 100 (2017)
Honors & Recognition
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American Medical Association Physician Recognition Award (2001–2004)
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Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, inducted 1985
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Yale University Research Scholarship — Tanzania fieldwork (1981)
A Personalized Approach to Patient Care
Patients appreciate Dr. Mahony for her warm, approachable nature and her ability to truly listen to their goals and concerns. She believes every treatment plan should be customized to the individual, taking time to educate patients and guide them through each step of their surgical journey.
Her background in physical therapy and reconstructive care gives her a unique perspective on healing, recovery, and long-term outcomes — with results that look natural and feel balanced.
Media Features
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The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Sunday Magazine — cover story, “Learning to Be a Surgeon” (1986)
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Ladies’ Home Journal
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WVIT (NBC 30)
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WTNH (News Channel 8)
Hobbies and Interests
Dr. Mahony is a lifelong endurance athlete who has completed the New York Marathon, an ultra-marathon in Ireland, and Ironman triathlons in the continental U.S. and Molokai, Hawaii. She also enjoys sailing, tennis, travel, sculpting, reading, ballet, piano, and drawing.
