Dr. Rafael Gottenger, MD
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Dr. Rafael Gottenger, MD
Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Dr. Rafael Gottenger, MD is a plastic surgeon in South Miami, FL. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as HCA Florida Aventura Hospital and HCA Florida Kendall Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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- Area of Expertise • Dr. Gottenger specializes in the area of Plastic Surgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Gottenger's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gottenger
4.8
| 5 Star | 94% | 94% |
| 4 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 2% | 2% |
| 1 Star | 4% | 4% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Gottenger to family and friends is 4.7884617 out of 5
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About Me
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My understanding of the relationship between a physician and patient is that we work together to accomplish a desired goal. My principle roll is to provide the patient with accurate information about their condition or diagnosis. That usually includes...read morebiography
Dr. Gottenger is a cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgeon . A graduate of Universidad Central de Venezuela School of Medicine, he completed his residency in general surgery at Miguel Perez Carreno Hospital in Caracas, Venezuela, as well as...read moreCosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
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Norfolk Plastic Surgery
Fellowship HospitalMount Sinai Medical Center
Residency HospitalCentral University Of Venezuela School Of Medicine
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 47
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
72%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home12% lower than the national average
70%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well6% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 52
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
76%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home8% lower than the national average
71%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 3
hospital awards
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