Summary

Dr. Dowback is one of South Florida’s best Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon at New Life Cosmetic. His passions extend past plastic surgery and includes impressive achievements like; former marathon runner, completed 38 marathons worldwide including 1992 Olympic qualifying marathon in Houston Texas, but also holds over 15 publications, author of 3 books, over 30 scientific presentations throughout the world.

An advocate for the transgender community helped establish the first homeless shelter for transgender youth in San Francisco and on the basis of his experience he is currently writing a book entitled “Transgender Surgery, From Christine Jorgenson to the Present.”

Dr. Dowbak has over 3,000 Brazilian Butt Lifts performed and operated on hundreds of transgender patients in private practice from 1981 to the present.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.9
  • 54 years of experience
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, German
  • Oregon Health & Science University
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

New Life Plastic Surgery

8400 SW 8th StMiami, FL 33144
Mon9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 2:00 pm
SunClosed

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Dr. Gregory DowbakDr. Gary Vela, MDDr. Victoria Karlinsky-Bellini, MDDr. Paul Boulos, D.O, M.B.S., DO
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3.9 
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54 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, German Speaks English Speaks English, Russian, Spanish Speaks English
Miami , FLMIAMI , FLMiami , FLMIAMI , FL
Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Gregory Dowbak

  • 1199SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Blue Shield of California
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Simply Healthcare
  • Tricare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Gregory Dowbak has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Gregory Dowbak has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Cosmetic Surgery
  • Dermabrasion
  • Hair Restoration
  • Hand Surgery
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Skin Cancer

Certifications, License, & Education

54 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Oregon Health & Science University.

Medical School

Graduated from Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine in 1972.

NPI Number

Dr. Dowbak's NPI number is 1417040643.

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