Dr. Richard Galitz unfortunately passed away quite suddenly earlier this year (2024). He will be missed by the entire Minars Dermatology family.
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
Intership
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
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 membership
– 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
– Reading in French
Dr. Galitz is also performing facial plastic surgery in Miami out of Aventura Plastic Surgery
