Summary

Dr. Gottenger is a plastic surgeon at Miami Children's Hospital. A graduate of Universidad Central de Venezuela School of Medicine, he completed his residency in general surgery at Miguel PArez CarreAo Hospital in Caracas, Venezuela, as well as at Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami. Dr. Gottenger also completed a residency in plastic surgery at the Dr. Carlos Arvelo Hospital in Caracas, Venezuela, as well as at Ohio State University. Dr. Gottenger has completed numerous fellowships, including a microsurgery fellowship at Eastern Virginia Medical School and a craniofacial fellowship at Eastern Virginia Medical School. Dr. Gottenger has published numerous articles and chapters in selected books, and has lectured extensively between the United States and South America. In addition, Dr. Gottenger is also a volunteer with Operation Smile International, traveling to almost 20 countries performing surgeries to repair congenital and traumatic deformities in children.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 38 years of experience
  • 34 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Universidad Central De Venezuela Escuela De Medicina Luis Razetti
  • 31 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Locations

Dr. Rafael David Gottenger has 3 locations

Rafael Gottenger Md Pa

7330 SW 62nd Pl Ste 205South Miami, FL 33143
Mon9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

South Miami Hospital

6200 Sw 73rd StMiami, FL 33143

Larkin Community Hospital Inc

7031 Sw 62nd AveSouth Miami, FL 33143

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38 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
South Miami , FLMIAMI , FLMiami , FLMiami , FL
Med School: Universidad Central De Venezuela Escuela De Medicina Luis Razetti Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Rafael David Gottenger

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - POS
  • Ambetter
  • AvMed
  • AvMed - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - HMO
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Doctors HealthCare Plans
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Home State Health Plan - HMO
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Preferred Care Partners
  • Simply Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Dr. Rafael David Gottenger has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Rafael David Gottenger has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Cancer
  • Cleft Lip
  • Cosmetic Surgery
  • Dermabrasion
  • Facelift (Rhytidoplasty)
  • Hair Restoration
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Metastatic Breast Cancer
  • Nose Job (Rhinoplasty)
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Skin Cancer
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Florida, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Universidad Central De Venezuela Escuela De Medicina Luis RazettiGraduated in 1988

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Rafael Gottenger?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Rafael Gottenger affiliated with?
Dr. Rafael Gottenger is affiliated with Baptist Hospital Of Miami.
Does Dr. Rafael Gottenger accept my insurance?
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Does Dr. Rafael Gottenger accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Rafael Gottenger has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Rafael Gottenger's office located?
Dr. Rafael Gottenger's office is located at 7330 SW 62nd Pl Ste 205, South Miami, FL, 33143.

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