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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- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Humana
- Medicare
- MultiPlan
- UnitedHealthCare
- Worker's Compensation
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma
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more than 5% of peers
Excision of Skin Cancer
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more than 5% of peers
Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
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more than 5% of peers
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Galitz "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, FL. Plastic surgery is performed safely in our on site, state of the art surgical suite under local anesthesia. Dr. Galitz also holds a Masters Degree in Art & Sculpture."
2 Specialties
- Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Plastic Surgery-Head & Neck
2 Board Certifications
- OtolaryngologyAccredited by: American Board of Otolaryngology*
- Plastic Surgery & Facial SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
10 Conditions Treated
- Actinic Keratosis
- Aging Face
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Eyelid Disorders
- Facial Trauma
- Skin Aging
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Laxity
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Wrinkles
60 Procedures
- 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 Surgery
- Facelift
- Facial Peel
- Facial Reconstruction
- Facial Rejuvenation, Advanced, Laser
- Facial Surgery
- 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 Cancer Removal
- Skin Cancer Surgery With Reconstruction
- Skin Cancer Tumor Treatment
- Skin Grafts
- Skin Lesion Removal
- Skin Procedures
- Skin Resurfacing
- Skin Surgery
- Stitches
- Suture Soft Tissue Wound
- Wrinkle Removal
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Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Florida.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- University of Maryland At Baltimore / Professional SchoolsUndergraduate School | Graduated 1971
- University of Maryland At Baltimore / Professional SchoolsMedical School | Graduated 1980
- Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolInternship Hospital | Completed 1981
- Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolResidency Hospital | Completed 1985
- American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryFellowship Hospital | Completed 1986
Awards & Recognition
Languages Spoken
- Spanish
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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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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1Mar 16, 2018
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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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12Ft Lauderdale, FL – Nov 30, 2017
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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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71CAROL WOLLEON in Hollywood,Florida – Apr 24, 2016