Why Dr. Rizzuto?
Dr. Rizzuto, a board certified Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon, specializes in facial rejuvenation and eyelid surgery. His advanced training and experience in eyelid surgery and the surrounding facial structures as well as non-surgical facial rejuvenation(Botox, Dysport, Dermal and Lip Fillers, Kybella) sets him apart as an eyelid and facial aesthetic expert.
Your eyes are the first thing people notice about you, and the eyelids and surrounding areas are extremely complex, fragile structures that are vital to the preservation of sight as well as important features to a normal and beautiful facial appearance. Dr. Rizzuto is uniquely qualified to perform delicate procedures and to provide the functional care the eye needs as well as the aesthetic support one may wish to explore.
Dr. Rizzuto has been teaching medical students, residents, and other physicians for over 20 years as a Professor of Surgery, Clinician Educator at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. He will take the time to listen, assess, discuss your needs, goals, and desires as well as offering his experience, honest and precise thoughts regarding each patient’s concerns.
About Dr Rizzuto
Philip R. Rizzuto, MD FACS, is a native New Yorker who has lived in Rhode Island for 24 years and started his private practice dedicated to Ophthalmology, Oculofacial Plastic Surgery in 2000. A graduate of The University of Buffalo School of Medicine in New York, and completed his Ophthalmology residency at The Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City and his Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Fellowship at The Kresge Eye Institute in Michigan. Dr. Rizzuto is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
What is an Oculofacial Surgeon?
Oculofacial Plastic Surgery, also known as Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive, Oculofacial or Eye Plastic Surgery, is a surgical subspecialty of Ophthalmology.
Dr Rizzuto and staff are knowledgeable and personable. Highly recommend.
Dr. Rizzuto is an amazing surgeon. The surgery he performed on my 12 year old son has restored his confidence and looks perfect. His whole team is outstanding and the surgery center was excellent. We can’t thank him enough.
Great team from start to finish! Providing great results in a professional & friendly atmosphere.