Dr. Erel Laufer

Dr. Laufer has over 30 years’ experience in plastic surgery with medical training from France, Israel and The United States of America. It is this unique training that has led him to pioneer new techniques in the way of plastic surgery while specializing in complex areas such as rhinoplasty, breast enhancement and corrections and a limited incision facelift technique. He is skilled in using the most innovative techniques to limit scarring and visibility and demonstrates a true commitment to the art of plastic surgery. He’s been recognized as a leader in his field, while staying at the cutting-edge of technological advances. He provides his patients with the safest options with optimal results.

Education and Training

Graduated from the University of Strasbourg, France – 1968-1975
Doctor of Medicine University Louis Pasteur, France – 1975
Trained in general Surgery in France and Israel
General Surgery Mt. Sinai and St. Francis Hospitals Hartford, Connecticut – 1977-1979
General Surgery Long Island Jewish Hillside Medical Center, New York (Chief Resident) – 1979-1982
Plastic Surgery University of Florida and Shands Hospital, Gainesville, Florida – 1982-1984

Board Certification

American Board of Surgery – 1983
American Board of Plastic Surgery – 1986

Fellowships/Societies/Memberships

American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S.)
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Hospital and Surgery Center Affiliations

Founder & Director of Laufer Institute of Plastic Surgery (LIPS) 2012 – Current
Mease Morton Plant Hospital – Current
Mease Countryside Surgery Center – Current
Founder of Palm Harbor Plastic Surgery Centre – 1984-2012