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In Practice Since 1997
About Dr. Richard J. Wassermann, MD, FACS
Introduction
A board-certified Columbia, South Carolina plastic surgeon in practice since 1997, Dr. Richard J. Wassermann heads up a plastic surgery practice that offers personalized treatments and superior aesthetic results to his patients.
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Professional Background
Dr. Wassermann belongs to several prestigious aesthetic and plastic surgery professional associations and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Additionally, Dr. Wassermann is the author of numerous scientific publications and has performed extensive research on the efficacy and outcomes of breast reduction surgery. He is considered an expert on breast surgery by many of his colleagues.
A plastic surgeon committed to teaching, Dr. Wassermann helps his patients understand their options and make educated treatment choices. He takes his role as a patient educator seriously, communicating exactly what can be accomplished. By thinking, talking, and drawing all at the same time, Dr. Wassermann demonstrates how each unique surgery will be approached. A former Associate Professor at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Dr. Wassermann found the transition to private practice very natural.
A plastic surgeon committed to teaching, Dr. Wassermann helps his patients understand their options and make educated treatment choices. He takes his role as a patient educator seriously, communicating exactly what can be accomplished. By thinking, talking, and drawing all at the same time, Dr. Wassermann demonstrates how each unique surgery will be approached. A former Associate Professor at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Dr. Wassermann found the transition to private practice very natural.
Education & Training
Dr. Wassermann attended Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans and concurrently earned a Master of Public Health degree. He then trained in general surgery at the University of Chicago and completed a plastic surgery residency at the University of South Florida in Tampa.
Locations
Practice, Richard J. Wassermann, MD, FACS
1220 Blanding St
Columbia, SC 29201
United States
Procedures Performed
Procedure Specializations
Additional Information
Gender
Male
Office Hours
Office Hours
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Languages
English
Payment options
Financing Available
Financing Available
For the convenience of our patients, we accept financing through CareCredit®. CareCredit® is a versatile health care credit card that can be used to finance many different treatments, allowing you to pay for them at a rate that fits your budget. With over 200,000 providers across the country, CareCredit® is the leading healthcare financing service.
Brands Offered
Brands Offered
BOTOX
Juvéderm
Juvéderm
Devices Offered
Devices Offered
CoolSculpting
Board Certifications
Board Certifications
American Board of Plastic Surgery (1999)
Society Memberships
Society Memberships
The Aesthetic Society
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care
Plastic Surgery Research Council
South Carolina Society of Plastic Surgeons, Former President
Wound Healing Society
Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Columbia Medical Society
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care
Plastic Surgery Research Council
South Carolina Society of Plastic Surgeons, Former President
Wound Healing Society
Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Columbia Medical Society
Hospital Affiliation(s)
Hospital Affiliation(s)
Prisma Health Richland Hospital
Surgical Facilities
Surgical Facilities
Dr. Wassermann’s plastic surgery center, an AAAHC-accredited, office-based surgery facility, reflects his ongoing commitment to meeting his patients' needs and goals.
How Dr. Wassermann goes beyond
For the convenience of our patients, overnight accommodations are available in our fully-staffed and private center. This added luxury makes the immediate recovery period as simple and relaxing as possible.
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