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OFFICE LOCATION:
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Institute, PA
Charles Garramone, D.O.
12651 W. Sunrise Blvd., Suite 102
Sunrise, FL 33323
MAIN OFFICE:
(954) P L A S T I C
(954) 752-7842
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Choosing a Surgeon
Dr. Charles Garramone is a Board Certified Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon.
Make sure you surgeon is residency trained in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. "Plastic Surgeons aren't born, they're trained to be Plastic Surgeons."
Most Plastic Surgeons, after medical school, undergo a grueling five year residency in General Surgery and then enter a highly competitive two or three year Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery residency. This is over seven years of demanding surgical training which is vital to becoming a good Plastic Surgeon. Dr. Garramone has completed seven years of training by finishing residencies in both the fields of General Surgery and Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. After Residency, Dr. Garramone has completed extensive written and oral certification testing and is Board Certified in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.
"Make sure your surgeon is a Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon..."
Due to the popularity of Plastic Surgery among patients, some physicians and non-physicians without any formal training in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery are claiming to be "Plastic Surgeons". Many of these "Plastic Surgeons" are only interested in the financial gain of performing cosmetic procedures and are not concerned with the well being of the patient. It is not against the law to perform cosmetic procedures if you are not a Plastic Surgeon, in fact some self-proclaimed "Plastic Surgeons" are residency trained in Dentistry, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Family Medicine, Dermatology, Internal Medicine and are not fully trained in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at all. Many of these "Plastic Surgeons" have attended weekend courses and have not had any formal training in the field of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Garramone believes this is unethical and potentially dangerous for the inquiring patient. It is extremely important you ask your potential Plastic Surgeon for verification that they are residency or fellowship trained, board eligible, or board certified in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Make sure your Plastic Surgeon is a D.O. or an M.D. and has trained in an AOA or ACGME approved Plastic & Reconstructive Surgical training program. These are the only two national medical education committees with approved training programs in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Garramone has completed an AOAapproved training program in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and adheres to the rigorous guidelines set forth by the AOA.
So to summarize, choose a Residency or Fellowship Trained Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon. Make sure they are board eligible or board certified in this specialty. Ask to see credentials, or simply ask to see their diploma verifying they have trained in a Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery residency or fellowship. Look to see if the diploma clearly states "Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery". You may be suprised how many "Plastic Surgeons" can't verify this basic information. You deserve the best care and you should not accept any less of your Plastic Surgeon.
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