Dr. Richard Galitz, MD

Dr. Richard Galitz, MD

Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery  ·  
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Age 69
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Dr. Richard Galitz, MD is a facial plastic & reconstructive surgery specialist in Miami, FL and has been practicing for 32 years. He graduated from University of Maryland At Baltimore / Professional Schools in 1980 and specializes in facial plastic & reconstructive surgery and plastic surgery-head & neck.
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Aventura Plastic Surgery

18851 NE 29th Ave Ste 306

Miami, FL 33180

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Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • MultiPlan
  • UnitedHealthCare
  • Worker's Compensation

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No malpractice claims found for Florida
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Dr. Galitz's Top Procedures and Conditions

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Squamous Cell Carcinoma
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Galitz treats Squamous Cell Carcinoma more than 5% of his peers

Dr. Galitz treats this condition more than 5% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

  • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Conjunctiva
  • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck
Basal Cell Carcinoma
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Galitz treats Basal Cell Carcinoma more than 5% of his peers

Dr. Galitz treats this condition more than 5% of his peers

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  • Infundibulocystic Basal Cell Carcinoma
  • Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome
  • Nodular Basal Cell Carcinoma
  • Noduloulcerative Basal Cell Carcinoma
  • Pigmented Basal Cell Carcinoma
  • Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma
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Excision of Skin Cancer
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Dr. Galitz performs Excision of Skin Cancer more than 5% of his peers

Dr. Galitz performs this procedure more than 5% of his peers

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Dr. Galitz's conditions and procedures:

Actinic Keratosis
Aging Face
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Blepharoplasty
Botox® Injection
Brow Lift
Carbon Dioxide Laser Skin Resurfacing Treatment
Chemical Peel
Chin Implant
Cosmetic Facial Implant Surgery
Cosmetic Facial Surgery
Cosmetic Laser Surgery
Cosmetic Surgical Procedure
Dermal Filler
Dysport Injection
Ear Plastic Surgery (Otoplasty)
Earlobe Repair
Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Excision of Skin Cancer
Excision of Skin Lesion
Eyelid Disorders
Eyelid Surgery
Facelift
Facial Peel
Facial Reconstruction
Facial Rejuvenation, Advanced, Laser
Facial Surgery
Facial Trauma
Fractional Ablative Laser Treatment
Hair Transplants
In-Office Skin Procedure
Juvéderm® Injection
Juvéderm® Voluma® Injection
Laceration Repair
Laser Skin Resurfacing
Lash Enhancer
Lesion Removal
Liposuction
Melanoma Removal
Mini Fift
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Mohs Surgery
Mole Removal
Neck Lift
Neck Liposuction
Non-Surgical Facelift
Nose Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
Oculoplastic Surgery
Oculoplastics
Plastic Cosmetic Surgery
Ptosis (Eyelids) Surgery
Reconstructive Surgery
Restylane® Injections
Scar Revision Surgery
Skin Aging
Skin Cancer
Skin Cancer Removal
Skin Cancer Surgery With Reconstruction
Skin Cancer Tumor Treatment
Skin Grafts
Skin Laxity
Skin Lesion Removal
Skin Procedures
Skin Resurfacing
Skin Surgery
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Stitches
Suture Soft Tissue Wound
Wrinkle Removal
Wrinkles

About Me

Care Philosophy

Dr. Galitz is a dual board certified in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. He completed a Special Fellowship through the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He maintains his private practice of 27 years in Aventura...
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Specialties

  • Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery-Head & Neck

Board Certifications

  • Otolaryngology
  • Plastic Surgery & Facial Surgery
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Education

  • 1987
    College of Physicians & Surgeons
    1987
  • 1986
    American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    Fellowship Hospital
    1986
  • 1985
    Eastern Virginia Medical School
    Residency Hospital
    1985
  • 1981
    Eastern Virginia Medical School
    Internship Hospital
    1981
  • 1980
    University of Maryland At Baltimore / Professional Schools
    Medical School
    1980
  • 1971
    University of Maryland At Baltimore / Professional Schools
    Undergraduate School
    1971

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Dr. Galitz's Reviews

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3.5

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Dr. Galitz conducted a revision rhinoplasty on the tip of my nose to remove a small bump from a cartilage graft. He conducted the procedure under local anesthesia and I only took valium beforehand. It was perfect. My nose now looks great and it was exactly what I hoped for. Dr. Galitz did the...Read More
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Awful results and terrible bedside manners. Save yourself a lot of money and headaches, and go elsewhere. Do your research and don't believe everything he tells you, despite how experienced he may sound, the catchy ads, the promises, or the pictures of "other patients" he shows you. Evidently, he...Read More
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I was very impressed with Dr.Galitz! This was the first time I have undergone plastic surgery. My upper eyelids were drooping and made me feel unattractive!After my blepharoplasty I feel like a new woman! The doctor explained everything that he would do and made me feel very comfortable.He is a...Read More
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