Dr. Daniel Farishta

Dr. Daniel Farishta is a facial plastic surgeon who brings focused expertise and advanced fellowship training to every patient he serves. His practice is dedicated exclusively to cosmetic and reconstructive procedures of the face. Dr. Farishta is committed to delivering exceptional care and achieving refined, natural-looking results that enhance each patient’s unique features.

A Board-Eligible Surgeon

Dr. Daniel Farishta is a board-eligible Facial Plastic Surgeon who brings a meticulous eye for detail and a deep sense of compassion to every patient encounter. A native of Houston, he graduated summa cum laude from Baylor University and earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, where he was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed his Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery residency at LSU Health Shreveport, where he was recognized with the Resident Excellence in Teaching Award. Dr. Farishta went on to pursue fellowship training in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery under renowned surgeons in Houston. He is known for producing elegant, natural-looking results and providing attentive, emotionally supportive care throughout the surgical journey. His favorite moments are when patients see their transformation for the first time—especially after rhinoplasty, a procedure he finds particularly rewarding.

Dr. Farishta's Education

Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship Russell Kridel, MD & Sean Delaney, MD – Houston, TX
Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Residency LSU Health – Shreveport, LA

Bachelor’s Degree

Bachelor of Science in Health Science Studies Baylor University – Waco, TX Summa Cum Laude

Doctor of Medicine

Doctor of Medicine (MD) , University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston, TX

Awards and Honors

Dr. Fred J. Stucker Resident Excellence in Teaching Award – LSU Health Shreveport
December Resident of the Month – LSU Health Shreveport
Academic Bowl 3rd Place – AAO-HNS 15th Annual Competition
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society – UTMB (2019)

Professional Memberships

Fellow Member – American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Diplomate – American Board of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery
Member – American Medical Association

Publications

Ramirez AV, Farishta DZ, Kridel RWH. Surgical Pearls: Multimodal
Approach to the Surgical Treatment of Moderate to Advanced Rhinophyma. 03/2025
Farishta, D. A Neonate with Recurrent Apnea, Neonatology Today, 08/2022
Farishta, D. Sphenoid Sinus Cholesterol Granulomas, BMJ Case Reports, 05/2022
Farishta, D. Vocal Cord Paralysis After PDA Closure, Neonatology Today, 04/2022
Farishta, D. Substernal Goiter with Extremity Edema, BMJ Case Reports, 11/2021
Farishta, D. Low-Cost Simulation Models in Otolaryngology, SM Journal of Clinical Anatomy, 11/2017
Farishta, D. Primary Malignancy in Supernumerary Testicle, Hindawi, 10/2017
Trends in Cosmetic Facial Plastic Surgery: post-COVID19 Pandemic" Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. ACCEPTED FOR PUBLICATION.
Analysis of Medial Crural Overlay as a Technique for Deprojection Over a 35-Year Period. Facial Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine. ACCEPTED FOR PUBLICATION.

Philosophy of Care

“My philosophy on life can be summarized by the phrase, ‘freedom through discipline.’ I obsess over the details so my patients don’t have to. The little things matter because they add up to the whole. I strive to provide a natural appearance that helps patients look refreshed and feel their best.”