About Richard Galitz, MD, FACS.

Dr. Galitz entered private practice in Aventura in 1986 and has continued his practice at this same location for the past twenty four years.

Dr. Galitz is a Fellow of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, a Fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, and a Fellow of the prestigious American College of Surgeons. He also maintains memberships in local, state and national societies.

Dr. Galitz was the President of the Florida Society of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery for 2001-2002, and the President of the Dade County Head and Neck Society. He is a guest lecturer and panelist for the Education Foundation of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

In addition to maintaining his active private practice, Dr. Galitz also offers his expertise to medical students as Assistant Professor of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Miami School of Medicine, Department of Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Galitz is the recipient of numerous awards and the author of many publications.

Dr. Galitz has a graduate degree in sculpture and painting from the University of Maryland and is an active artist. Having spent years in art school and continuing to work in drawing and sculpture, Dr. Galitz maintains an artistic eye and a sensitivity to aesthetics applied to all his facial plastic procedures. Much of the artwork in the patient waiting area is by Dr. Galitz. A native of Miami, Dr. Galitz is married and the father of three beautiful daughters.

EDUCATION

Miami Beach Senior High School, 1967.
University of Maryland, Bachelor of Arts, 1971.
University of Maryland, Fine Arts Degree, 1973.
University of Maryland School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine Degree, 1980.

INTERNSHIP:

Eastern Virginia Graduate School of Medicine. General Surgery, 1980-1981.

RESIDENCY:

Eastern Virginia Graduate School of Medicine.
Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, 1981-1985.

CHIEF RESIDENT:

Eastern Virginia Graduate School of Medicine.
Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, 1984-1985.

FELLOWSHIP:

American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.Facial Plastic Surgery, 1985-1986. Preceptor: Dr. Richard T. Farrior.

TEACHING POSITION:

Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Miami School of Medicine. Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery.

President Florida Society of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2001-2002.

SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS:

American College of Surgeons. Fellow: 1990.

American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Fellow: 1990.

American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. Fellow: 1985.

American Medical Association.

Florida Society of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Florida Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Greater Miami Ear, Nose, and Throat Association.

DIPLOMAT: (BOARD CERTIFICATION)

Federal Licensure Examination (FLEX), 1980.

American Board of Otolaryngology: Board Certification, October 25, 1985.

American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Board Certification, February 16, 1991.

LICENSURE:

State of Florida

CERTIFICATION:

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS:

Aventura Medical Center.

Veterans Administration.

Memorial Same Day Surgery Center, East.

HOBBIES, INTERESTS, AND LANGUAGES:

Sculpture, drawing, guitar, skiing, sailing, karate & scuba diving.

Conversational Spanish.

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