Robert D Galiano

Robert D. Galiano, MD, is a Professor in the Department of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) and Dermatology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He holds clinical appointments at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, with research anchored in the Comprehensive Transplant Center and Skin Biology and Diseases Resource-Based Center. Board-certified in Plastic Surgery, his career spans surgical innovation, editorial leadership, and academic mentorship.

Education and Training: Dr. Galiano earned his MD from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (1997), followed by residencies (2000, 2006) and a fellowship (2003) at New York University Medical Center.

Research Focus: His work integrates wound healing, scar biology, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine. Clinical research emphasizes evidence-based advancements in cosmetic procedures, breast reconstruction, limb salvage, and complex wound management, with sustained contributions to clinical trial design.

Publications: Recent articles explore surgical decision-making tools, AI ethics in facial representation, anatomical diversity in oculoplastic surgery, and wound pathophysiology in renal disease, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to improving surgical outcomes and patient care.

Awards and Honors:

• Teaching Award Recipient, Feinberg School of Medicine (2021)
• Victor Lewis, MD Resident Teaching Award (2014)
• Patients' Choice Awards (2011, 2012)
• Editorial recognition from Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal (2021)

Professional Activities: Dr. Galiano mentors medical students in research (e.g., Andrew Alvarez's clinical project) and maintains industry collaborations with Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation, Smith & Nephew, and Piomic Medical AG. Editorial board roles include Wounds (2018–present) and prior service for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (2013–2022).