About Dr. 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 two years.

Dr. Galitz is a Fellow of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, and 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. Also, 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 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:

Sculpting, drawing, playing the guitar, skiing, sailing, practicing karate, and scuba diving

Conversation Spanish. Reading in French.