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Aventura Plastic Surgery
Miami, Florida Board Certified Plastic Surgeons

Richard Galitz, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Turnberry Plaza
2875 N.E. 191 Street Suite 303
Aventura, FL 33180

Phone: 305-935-4655 | Fax: 305-935-6265
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Curriculum Vitae

CURRENT PRACTICE

  • Aventura Location
    2875 N.E. 191 Street, Suite 303
    Aventura, FL 33180
    (305)935-4655 Fax: (305) 935-6265

GENERAL INFORMATION

  • Birth date: 10/01/49

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.
  • Conversation Spanish. Reading in French.