Houston facial plastic surgeon Dr. Raghu Athré has been named a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctor, a recognition based on peer nominations and physician-led evaluation.
Dr. Athré was also included among Castle Connolly’s 2026 Top AAPI Doctors, recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander physicians selected through the organization’s evaluation process.
Both honors reflect recognition from the broader medical community. For Dr. Athré, they also provide an opportunity to acknowledge the patients who have placed their trust in his care.
2026 PHYSICIAN RECOGNITION
Recognized by Castle Connolly
Castle Connolly identifies physicians through a selection process that includes nominations from other physicians and evaluation of professional qualifications, education, training, accomplishments and reputation among medical colleagues.
Physicians cannot purchase selection as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor. The recognition is intended to identify physicians who have earned the confidence and respect of their peers.
Dr. Athré’s recognition can be viewed on his official Castle Connolly physician profile.
IN HIS OWN WORDS
Dr. Athré Reflects on the Recognition
“Being chosen for this honor was an absolute surprise and an honor. It really reinforces my beliefs and philosophy to always put the patient first and provide the highest caliber of aesthetic services that look natural and stand the test of time. I am only here because of my patients who trust their faces in my hands. I owe them the highest gratitude of all for their faith in me.”
Dr. Raghu Athré
Dr. Athré’s approach to facial plastic surgery emphasizes individualized treatment planning, careful evaluation of facial anatomy and results that respect each patient’s natural appearance.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Training and Experience in Facial Plastic Surgery
Dr. Athré is double board-certified in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
After earning his medical degree from UT Southwestern Medical School, he completed residency training in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center and fellowship training in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery under Dr. William Silver.
His Houston practice focuses on cosmetic and reconstructive procedures involving the face and neck, including facelift surgery and rhinoplasty.
Patients interested in his professional background, training and surgical philosophy can learn more on the Dr. Raghu Athré biography page.
Professional recognition is one part of evaluating a surgeon. I also encourage prospective patients to examine actual surgical results. The following before and after photographs show a selection of patients treated at Athré Facial Plastics. Each patient’s anatomy, surgical plan and outcome are individual, and results vary.
BEFORE & AFTER
Facelift Results by Dr. Raghu Athré
ADDITIONAL HONOR
2026 Castle Connolly Top AAPI Doctor
Alongside his Top Doctor recognition, Dr. Athré was named among Castle Connolly’s 2026 Top AAPI Doctors.
This recognition highlights physicians from Asian American and Pacific Islander backgrounds who have been identified through Castle Connolly’s physician-selection process.
The additional honor recognizes Dr. Athré within a broader community of physicians contributing to patient care across medical specialties.
ATHRÉ FACIAL PLASTICS
Continuing a Patient-Centered Approach in Houston
Professional recognition is meaningful, but it does not replace the importance of communication, sound surgical judgment and individualized patient care.
At Athré Facial Plastics, Dr. Athré continues to focus on understanding each patient’s concerns, explaining available treatment options and developing surgical plans based on their anatomy and goals.
Patients considering facial plastic surgery can request a consultation to discuss their concerns and learn more about the practice.
