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Dr. Galen Wachtman, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery* Age 47
Dr. Galen Wachtman, MD
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Dr. Galen Wachtman, MD is a Plastic Surgeon in Austin, TX.
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Dr. Galen Wachtman, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery* Age 47
Austin, TX
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience
Dr. Galen Wachtman, MD is a Plastic Surgeon in Austin, TX.

About

Dr. Wachtman graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH / MAIN CAMPUS. Dr. Galen Wachtman, MD is a Plastic Surgeon in Austin, TX and has 20 years experience. Dr. Wachtman currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas. At present, Dr. Wachtman received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Wachtman's office accepts new patients. Dr. Wachtman is board certified in Plastic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Head and Neck Surgery
Lip, Excision or Resection
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Nose Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1601 Trinity St 704, Austin, TX 78712
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (512) 324-4815
  2. 2 Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas
    4900 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (512) 324-8320
  3. 3 Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas
    1500 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701
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Mar 08, 2024
He is a compassionate, caring doctor. We planned for the worst, but got the best results
Tina Fitzsimmons — Mar 08, 2024
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Specialties*
Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH / MAIN CAMPUS
    2004
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Plastic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)
    2013
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Galen Wachtman, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Wachtman's profile.

Dr. Galen Wachtman, MD is affiliated with Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas.

Yes, Dr. Galen Wachtman, MD holds board certification in Plastic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas

    1500 Red River St, Austin, TX