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.
I recently visited Dr. Rizzuto to have a small growth removed from my nose, and the entire experience exceeded my expectations. The procedure went very smoothly, and I felt completely at ease throughout. Dr. Rizzuto is not only highly professional but also genuinely kind and attentive. What stood out most was that he personally followed up with a call later that same day to check on how I was feeling—an extra touch that truly reflects his level of care and commitment to his patients. His staff was equally impressive—professional, welcoming, and easy to talk to, which made the ...
It was an amazing experience excellent service, and care
Dr. Rizzuto takes time to understand your concerns, provides a thorough exam, and presents his findings and recommended course of treatment in an easy to understand terms. Very effective communication, great bedside manner. Highly recommended!