Robert D. Galiano

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Robert D. Galiano, MD

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Northwestern Medicine Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chicago, IL 606116102.98 miles

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About Robert D. Galiano, MD

Dr. Galiano is a renowned plastic surgeon with a reputation as a caring, accomplished, and devoted physician. While visionary, knowledgeable, and technically skilled, Dr. Galiano works in respectful partnership with his patients to realize their dreams of a natural, more beautiful body. With an artist’s eye, and trained in one of the best plastic surgery residency programs in the world, the Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery at New York University Medical Center, he is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Chicago Plastic Surgeon Dr. GalianoDr. Galiano was raised in Chicago and was thrilled to return to this city following his training. He is both a humanist and scientist, and values both aspects of medicine deeply, completing his undergraduate work at Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in both Biology and English Literature. Having studied medicine and earned his degree from the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University, he is committed to excellence in the academic Northwestern tradition at Chicago’s premier hospital, NMH. Dr. Galiano’s patients are his top priority. Your comfort and satisfaction is of his utmost concern. Deciding to undergo a plastic surgery procedure is a major lifechanging event. He and his staff will support you each step of the way. Dr. Galiano promises impeccable care, and also strives to improve plastic surgery for the future. As shown by his numerous awards and publications, Dr. Galiano is highly regarded for his basic science and clinical research. All of his research efforts are in the hope of better results for patients. Dr. Galiano is on the forefront of plastic surgery. With Dr. Galiano as your surgeon, you can be confident that your care is in the hands of one of the most conscientious, compassionate, and innovative plastic surgeons in Chicago. Whether you are undergoing a facelift or nose surgery, you can be confident that you will see the result you are hoping for.As your plastic surgeon, Dr. Galiano will help you achieve a better, more beautiful you! He believes in natural-looking results and upholds the highest medical integrity. While some plastic surgery results obviously reveal their origins, Dr. Galiano will plan your procedure thoughtfully so that you have a better, longer-lasting outcome with minimal downtime.

Professional Title

MD

Top Procedures

  • Arm Lift
  • Blepharoplasty
  • Botox
  • Breast Augmentation (Augmentation Mammaplasty)
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammaplasty)
  • Brow Lift
  • Dermal Fillers & Injectables
  • Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)
  • Facelift
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Laser Skin Resurfacing
  • Latisse®
  • Liposuction
  • Male Breast Reduction
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Thigh Lift
  • Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

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Board Certifications

  • American Board of Plastic Surgery

Years of Experience

20 years of experience

Education

  • Undergraduate School: Washington University in St Louis
  • Graduate School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
  • Residency: New York University Medical Center

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Social

Offerings & Procedures Performed by Robert D. Galiano, MD

  • Face

  • Skin

  • Body

  • Eyes

Face Procedures addressed by Robert D. Galiano, MD

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Credentials

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

  • PSEF Essay Award
  • Spiessl Award
  • PSEF Scientific Essay Contest Annual Bernard G. Sarnat, MD Junior Award

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