NEWPORT BEACH, CA, March 11, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Joseph T. Cruise, MD, has been named a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctor, the second year he has received the esteemed Top Doctor designation. Only 7 percent of the nation's licensed physicians are chosen each year as Castle Connolly Top Doctors for their specialties in their regions.

Dr. Cruise is a plastic surgeon and founder of Cruise Plastic Surgery. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Cruise has dedicated his professional career to the art of cosmetic surgery, focusing on how high-quality surgical intervention can enhance a patient's quality of life.

"It is an honor to be recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor, particularly because the selection is based on nominations from other physicians," says Dr. Cruise. "My focus has always been on thoughtful, individualized care and achieving natural-looking results that help patients feel confident while preserving their unique features."

Dr. Cruise specializes in facial rejuvenation and aesthetic contouring of the face and body. He is internationally recognized for his work in treating gynecomastia (male breast reduction), and has assisted thousands of patients in achieving natural chest contours.

Dr. Cruise performs a wide range of specialized aesthetic procedures, including:
- Deep Plane Facelift
- Gynecomastia surgery (male breast reduction)
- Rhinoplasty
- Complete muscle coverage breast augmentation
- Breast lifts
- Tummy tucks
- Nipple repositioning
- Fat transfer

Within the Newport Beach facility, Dr. Cruise oversees a highly trained team of professionals dedicated to the patient experience. The practice integrates advanced technologies, such as 3D computer imaging, to assist in surgical planning and to demonstrate the physical possibilities and limitations of specific procedures to patients.

Dr. Cruise earned his medical degree from the Wayne State University School of Medicine. Following medical school, he completed extensive training in general surgery, hand surgery, and microvascular surgery, followed by a specialized residency in plastic surgery.

In addition to his surgical practice, Dr. Cruise has made significant contributions to medical literature and classification. He developed the Cruise Classification System for gynecomastia and is currently authoring a book focused on facial rejuvenation and modern facelift techniques. He is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and the prestigious Rhinoplasty Society.

Top Doctors are nominated by peer physicians and selected by the physician-led Castle Connolly research team.

About Castle Connolly

Castle Connolly publishes its Top Doctors list at castleconnolly.com and in a variety of print and online partner publications. Nominations are open to all board-certified MDs, DOs, and DPMs. The Castle Connolly team chooses honorees based on nominee criteria that includes their medical education, training, hospital appointments, and disciplinary histories.

Doctors do not and cannot pay to be selected as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor.

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