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Office
1220 Blanding St
Columbia, SC 29201Phone+1 803-234-2010Fax+1 803-779-1220
Summary
- Dr. Wassermann is a dedicated, board-certified plastic surgeon in practice since 1997. He is the Medical Director of Plastic Surgery Consultants, LLC, a AAAHC accredited surgery center and medical office in downtown Columbia, South Carolina.
With an emphasis on aesthetics, Dr. Wassermann creates individualized treatments tailored to his patients’ unique goals and concerns. He combines medical expertise and an artistic vision to achieve consistently superior results. Dr. Wassermann’s ongoing commitment to providing exceptional plastic and cosmetic surgery is evident in every aspect of his practice, from the state-of-the-art surgery facility to the focus on patient education and communication. He wants his patients to feel informed, cared for, and enthusiastic about their decision to enhance their appearance.
Education & Training
- University of South Florida MorsaniResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 1994 - 1997
- University of ChicagoResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 1990 - 1994
- Tulane UniversityMPH, Health Systems Management, 1987 - 1990
- Tulane University School of MedicineClass of 1990
- University of PennsylvaniaBS Honors, Economics, Cum Laude, 1982 - 1986
- University of PennsylvaniaBA, Economics, Cum Laude, 1982 - 1986
Certifications & Licensure
- FL State Medical License 1995 - 2025
- LA State Medical License 1990 - 2025
- SC State Medical License 1997 - 2025
- American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
- Accreditation Association for Ambulatory HealthcareAAAHC
- American Society of Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryMember
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Top Doctor-Castle and Connelly Castle Connolly, 2013-2021
- Teacher of the Year Nominee University of South Carolina SOM Carolina, 2001
- Spirit Award Lutheran General Hospital, 1991, 1993
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 32 citationsRhino-orbitocerebral mucormycosis attributable to Apophysomyces elegans in an immunocompetent individual: case report and review of the literature.Lisardo Garcia-Covarrubias, Robert H. Bartlett, Diana Barratt, Richard J. Wassermann
The Journal of Trauma. 2001-02-01 - 22 citationsEase of wound closure as an endpoint of treatment efficacyRobson Mc, Sergio P Maggi, Paul D. Smith, Richard J. Wassermann, Gerard Mosiello
Wound Repair and Regeneration. 1999-03-01 - 23 citationsBenign symmetric lipomatosis (Madelung's disease).Paul D. Smith, Wayne K. Stadelmann, Richard J. Wassermann, Robert E. Kearney
Annals of Plastic Surgery. 1998-12-01
Journal Articles
- Rhino-Orbital-Cerebral Mucormycosis due to "Apophysomyces Elegans" in an Immunocompetent Individual: A Case Report and Review of the LiteratureCorarrudias, L.G., Bartlett, R., Barratt, D.M., Wassermann, R.J., J Trauma, 1/1/2001
- An Update in Management of Flexor Tendon InjuriesDaysart, F., Greenwald, D.P., Wassermann, R.J., et al., Florida Medical Journal, 1/1/2000
- Ease of Wound Closure as an End Point of Treatment EfficacyRobson, M.C., Maggi, S.P., Smith, P., Wassermann, R.J., et.al., Wound Rep Reg, 1/1/1999
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- "The Burden of Lower Extremity Ulcers in the United States."Wassermann, R.J., Wound Healing Society, Baltimore, MD, 1/1/2002
- "Cox-2 and TGF-B Isoform Expressions in Periprosthetic Capsular Contracture."Wassermann, R.J., American Society for Aesthetic Surgery (American Society for Aesthetic Surgery 2001 Research Grant), Las Vegas, NV, 1/1/2002
- "Update�Reduction Mammoplasty: Efficacy, Outcomes, and Resource Utilization."Wassermann, R.J., South Carolina Society of Plastic Surgeons, Columbia, SC, 1/1/2002
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Lectures
- "Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss Surgery: An Individualized A."Palmetto Health Weight Management Center, Columbia, SC, Nov 2005 - 1/1/2016
- "Embryology of the Face."University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC - 1/1/2002
- "Value"University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC - 1/1/2002
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Professional Memberships
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- Plastic Surgery Research CouncilMember
- South Carolina Society of Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeonsPast President
- South Carolina Medical AssociationMember
Other Languages
- Spanish
Industry Relationships
- Consultant/Educator, TELA Bio2019 - Present
- Consulting Physician, MTF2019 - Present
- Advisory Board Member-Consultant, Allergan Corporation2017 - 2018
- Facial Trauma Call Panel Member, Palmetto Health Richland1997 - 2018
- Advisory Board Member, Life Cell Corporation2016 - 2017
- Consulting Physician, Richland Memorial Hospital Wound Healing Center1997 - 2005
External Links
- Websitehttp://www.plasticsurgerysouthcarolina.org/
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