Dr. Robert Whitfield MD, Plastic Surgeon
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Dr. Robert Whitfield MD

Plastic Surgeon

5/5(75)
2530 Walsh Tarlton Ln Suite 100 Austin TX, 78746
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About

Robert Whitfield, MD, FACS, is a plastic surgeon with 9 years of experience in his field. He serves his patients at Breast and Body Cancer of Austin, located in Austin, Texas. He specializes in breast and body plastic surgery, including microsurgery. In addition, Dr. Whitfield is affiliated with St. David's HealthCare North Austin Medical Center. Educated at the University of Nevada, he received his internship training in general surgery and residency training in plastic surgery at the University of Nevada. He is also fellowship-trained in microsurgery of the hand at the University of Nevada ad certified in plastic surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Whitfield stays abreast of the latest technology in his field as a member of the American Medical Association, American College of Surgeons, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and the Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons (President). In 2013 and 2014, he received the Best Doctor Award.

Education and Training

University of Nevada

University of Las Vegas School of Medicine M.D. 1996

University of Nevada-Las Vegas B.S. in Biology 1992

Board Certification

American Board of Plastic Surgery- Plastic Surgery

Plastic SurgeryAmerican Board of Plastic SurgeryABPS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 27 years of experience

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Areas of expertise and specialization

Breast ReconstructionMicrosurgeryPlastic Surgery

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Local and National Public Speaking -

Awards

  • Best Doctor Award, 2013, 2014   
  • Texas Super Doctors 2017 Texas 
  • Best Doctors in America 2004-14, 2017 America 
  • Austin Monthly Magazine 2013-14 Austin 

Treatments

  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Reduction
  • Breast Revision
  • Breast Reconstruction
  • Implant Removal
  • Gynecomastia
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Buttock Augmentation
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Liposuction
  • Fractora Micro Needling
  • Fat Transfer
  • Arm Lift
  • Hand Rejuvenation
  • Brow Lift
  • Chin Augmentation
  • Lasers
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Nose Surgery
  • Miradry
  • Facelift
  • Injectables
  • Lip Augmentation
  • Kybella
  • Votiva (Non Surgical Vaginal Rejuvination)
  • Hair Restoration
  • BodyTite (tm)
  • FaceTite (tm)
  • Hair Restoration - Smart Graft (R)

Professional Memberships

  • Professional Member American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 
  • Professional Member American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery 
  • Professional Member American Society of Plastic Surgeons 
  • Professional Member American Medical Association 
  • Professional Member American College of Surgeons 

Fellowships

  • University of Nevada School Medicine Microsurgery 

Internships

  • Indiana University (General Surgery)

Fellowships

  • University of Nevada (Microsurgery of the Hand)

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Medical Association, American College of Surgeons, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons (President)

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Liking the challenge of solving difficult problems; managing patients expectations realistically with the problem at hand.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Formula One Racing

Dr. Robert Whitfield MD's Practice location

2530 Walsh Tarlton Ln Suite 100 -
Austin, TX 78746
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Dr. Robert Whitfield MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 75 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Plastic Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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