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Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD

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Specializes in: Plastic Surgery
Ohio State University College of Medicine
Professional interests include: injectable fillers, breast reconstruction, breast augmentation, and more.
7330 Southwest 62nd Place Suite 205
South Miami, FL 33143

Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD is a plastic surgeon in South Miami, FL specializing in plastic surgery. He graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health, HCA Florida Healthcare, Jackson Health System, Nicklaus Children's Hospital and HCA Florida Aventura Hospital HCA Florida Mercy Hospital.

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Office Locations

Baptist Health

7330 Southwest 62nd Place Suite 205
South Miami, FL 33143
(305) 669-0900
(305) 669-0100
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7330 Sw 62 Place Suite 205
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 669-0900
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Some issues Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD can help you with:

Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure to remove excess tissue around the eyelids. With aging, skin loses elasticity. In some people, skin can pool around the eyes causing wrinkles, puffiness, under-eye bags, and drooping.

During a blepharoplasty, tiny incisions are made under local anesthesia, and any excess skin or underlying tissue is removed from the eyelids. The procedure takes between one and three hours, and patients may have bruising and swelling around their eyes for a few days afterwards. Icing the area may help.

The surgery is sometimes done along with other facial surgery as part of a facelift. Typically, a blepharoplasty is considered cosmetic. In severe cases, however, upper eyelids may droop so significantly that they make it hard to see. In these cases, blepharoplasty may be considered a necessary treatment.

Breast Reconstruction

Breast reconstruction is surgery to restore the appearance of the breast, usually after a mastectomy. The choice of how to proceed after the removal of a breast is a deeply personal one, with some women opting to wear a prosthetic form in a bra, and others choosing to embrace their new breastless form as a reminder of their strength and survival. Those options are perfectly acceptable, but many women feel most comfortable with their missing breast tissue surgically replaced. Breast reconstruction can be part of a patient's return to normal after experiencing breast cancer.

There are a few different methods used to create the round shape of the breast on the chest. A flap of fat, skin, and muscle can be taken from the side, abdomen or buttock and implanted on the chest to create a breast from the patient's own tissue. Alternatively, the skin over the chest may be gradually stretched to allow for the placement of an implant. Stretching of the skin is done using expanders, which are similar to breast implants, except they increase in size when saltwater solution is injected into them. Many women also choose to combine the flap procedure with implant placement to achieve their desired result. Once the new breast shape is formed, a nipple can be created and even tattooed to match the other side.

Reconstruction may be done in a single surgery or broken up into multiple procedures:

  • Immediate reconstruction rebuilds the breast right after mastectomy. This method is not recommended if additional chemotherapy or radiation is needed after surgery.
  • Delayed reconstruction occurs after chemotherapy or radiation has been given. These treatments may decrease the volume or alter the color of the reconstructed breast, so they should be completed before the breast is rebuilt. This type of reconstruction may happen weeks, months, or even years after mastectomy.
  • Staged reconstruction splits the reconstructive process into two parts. The first part inserts temporary expanders to stretch the skin and is done immediately after breast removal surgery. The second part replaces the expanders with implants after chemotherapy or radiation treatments have been given.

Breast reconstruction is not perfect. The two breasts may not always look exactly identical, although they will be close. There may be small scars, and a loss of sensation in the reconstructed breast. A reconstructed breast will not produce milk, so patients may have trouble breastfeeding. Still, reconstruction is a great option for women who want that part of their appearance back.

Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is any surgery done to change the shape and structure of the nose. It is commonly done for cosmetic purposes, but it may also be done to reduce breathing difficulties. Surgery may include any part of bone or cartilage of the nose. In some cases, cartilage is transplanted from the ear or rib to augment the nose.

Rhinoplasty may be done for reasons that are primarily about appearance, such as:

  • Changing the shape or size of the nose to better fit the proportions of the face
  • Lifting a downward tilt at the tip of the nose
  • Adjusting an asymmetrical nose
  • Closing unusually large nostrils
  • Reconstructing a nose that has been damaged after trauma.

Rhinoplasty may also be done to correct a deviated septum or other breathing impairment. In that case, the nasal structure is adjusted so that airflow is increased to a comfortable level.

Typically, rhinoplasty is only performed on adults because kids' and teens' faces are still growing and changing. After a rhinoplasty, healing will take 1-2 weeks, but subtle shifts in the face and occasional swelling can last up to a year.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 47

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 36

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 0
Hispanic 30
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 19
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD in 2013

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 41
Dementia 0
Cancer 37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 25

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 0
Hispanic 21
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 13
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD in 2014

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 53
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 39
Dementia 0
Cancer 50

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 48

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 0
Hispanic 56
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 42
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD in 2015

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 41
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 41
Dementia 0
Cancer 52

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 40

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 0
Hispanic 28
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 24
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD in 2016

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 28
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 43
Dementia 0
Cancer 53

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 20

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD.

Gender
Male 13
Female 28
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 0
Hispanic 24
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 16
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 44
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 44
Dementia 0
Cancer 44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in South Miami, FL during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 22
hospital care 12
inpatient care 12

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD.

Gender
Male 16
Female 32
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 0
Hispanic 25
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 19
From 75 to 84 11
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD in 2018

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 44
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 35
Dementia 0
Cancer 35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 28

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 0
Hispanic 24
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 18
From 75 to 84 11
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD in 2019

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 29
Dementia 0
Cancer 39

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 28

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 0
Hispanic 27
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 15
From 75 to 84 12
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD in 2020

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 34
Dementia 0
Cancer 55

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 0
Hispanic 22
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 16
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD in 2021

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 47
Dementia 0
Cancer 36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in South Miami, FL during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 16
inpatient care 16

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD.

Gender
Male 17
Female 31
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 0
Hispanic 25
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 17
From 75 to 84 12
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD in 2022

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 27
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 40
Dementia 27
Cancer 42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 34

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 0
Hispanic 20
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 19
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD in 2023

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 44
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 37
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 44
Dementia 0
Cancer 49

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 32

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 0
Hispanic 19
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 17
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD in 2024

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 53

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in South Miami, FL were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit 32
hospital care 14
inpatient care 14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD.

Gender
Male 3
Female 7
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 0
Hispanic 24
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 3
85 and over 0
Less than 65 6
65 to 74 18

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and diabetes.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 2
Osteoporosis 4
Heart Failure 5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 33
Atrial Fibrillation 1
Dementia 2
Cancer 41

Education & Training

Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine. He completed residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida. He is certified by the Plastic Surgery, American Board of Plastic Surgery and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine

Residency: Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida (2002)

Board Certification: Plastic Surgery, American Board of Plastic Surgery (2006)

Licensed In: Florida

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Allergan Inc. $139,168 NATRELLE
$76,960 		AlloDerm
$42,221 		STRATTICE
$13,132 		NATRELLE IMPLANTS
$4,442 		SERI
$537 		Other
$1,876
KCI USA, Inc $128,857 VAC THERAPY
$43,158 		VAC VERAFLO
$21,000 		PREVENA
$18,730 		VAC ULTA
$9,077 		VAC VIA
$7,487 		Other
$29,405
Allergan, Inc. $32,013 Revolve
$14,290 		NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS
$13,406 		ARTIA RECONSTRUCTIVE TISSUE MATRIX
$3,600 		NATRELLE
$678 		BOTOX
$15 		Other
$24
AbbVie Inc. $31,999 NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS
$3,133 		ARTIA
$2,209 		AlloDerm
$1,266 		STRATTICE RECONSTRUCTIVE TISSUE MATRIX BPS
$131 		BOTOX
$20 		Other
$25,240
LIFECELL CORPORATION $21,429 AlloDerm
$20,802 		STRATTICE
$627
Other $35,852 Cavilon
$5,624 		OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex)
$5,102 		Motiva Implant Matrix
$2,961 		Mesh
$2,198 		SIENTRA HIGH STRENGTH COHESIVE SILICONE GEL BREAST IMPLANT
$1,863 		Other
$18,103
Types of Payments
Consulting Fee $116,454
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $115,140
Gift $53,668
Travel and Lodging $41,194
Food and Beverage $34,337
Other $28,525

Research Payments

Dr. Rafael David Gottenger, MD has received 9 research payments totaling $400.

Biography

Dr. Rafael Gottenger's area of specialization is plastic surgery. His clinical interests include facelift, blepharoplasty, and tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). His professional affiliations include Nicklaus Children's Hospital, South Miami Hospital, and Baptist Hospital of Miami. Dr. Gottenger is a graduate of Luis Razetti School of Medicine and Ohio State University College of Medicine. His residency was performed at Ohio State University Medical Center and Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida. In addition to English, Dr. Gottenger (or staff) speaks Hebrew, Spanish, and German.

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