Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Henry F. Garazo
Expert Care & Beautiful Results
Plastic surgeon Henry F. Garazo, MD, FACS has been providing excellent care and results to patients in the greater Maryland area for over 20 years. Dr. Garazo is known for his thorough, expert, and friendly care, and patients benefit from his low-pressure, kind bedside manner. He prides himself on offering comprehensive, informative consultations and ensures every patient always meets personally with him. Whether he’s helping you try on breast implants before breast augmentation or ensuring flowers are ready for patients on their follow-up visit, Dr. Garazo takes a personal approach to his practice.
A native of Hagerstown, Maryland, Dr. Garazo returned in 1997 to become partners with Dr. Michael Hall at Plastic Surgery Services, originally founded in 1961 by Dr. John Clark.
Education, Training, & Experience
Dr. Garazo attended North Hagerstown High School, where he graduated with honors and was presented with a Maryland Distinguished Scholar Award (for graduating in the top 5% of the State of Maryland). He went on to earn his M.D. degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia and completed his General Surgery Residency at State University of New York (SUNY), Health Science Center in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Garazo completed his Plastic Surgery Residency at Medical College of Georgia, Hospital and Clinics, Augusta, Georgia.
Dr. Garazo received advanced training with the Chairman of the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) and became board certified in plastic surgery. He went on to become a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, The Aesthetic Society and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Garazo also holds membership to the John Staige Davis Society of the Plastic Surgeons of Maryland.
In the past, Dr. Garazo was the Chief of Plastic Surgery at Washington County Hospital (Meritus Medical Center) and he now serves on the consulting staff for both Chambersburg Hospital and Waynesboro Hospital.
Awards & Recognition
Dr. Garazo has been listed in Vogue, Glamour, Allure, and Self magazines as one of the “Outstanding Plastic Surgeons in Maryland” and has been honored as one of “America’s Top Plastic Surgeons” for twelve consecutive years. He was among a select few to have earned this prestigious recognition by the Consumer Research Council of America and is named in the 2009 – 2016 editions of the “Guide to America’s Top Surgeons.”
The selection process is based on a point value system that awards points for education, years in practice, and affiliations with professional associations. Dr. Garazo has been in practice for over 20 years and has a strong commitment to excellence in plastic surgery.
Consumers’ Research Council of America is an independent research company based in Washington, DC. It evaluates professional services throughout America. The publication “Guide to America’s Top Surgeons” is available via e-book to consumers and corporate human resource departments.
Dr. Garazo is a 6x winner of the Best Plastic Surgeon for the Herald-Mail Tri-State’s Best! community choice award program.
Dr. Garazo’s Education, Training, & Affiliations
- Dr. Garazo is a native of Hagerstown, Maryland. He returned in 1997 to become partners with Dr. Michael Hall at Plastic Surgery Services. The practice was founded in 1961 by Dr. John Clark.
- He was a National Honor Society Graduate at North Hagerstown High School.
- He was presented with a Maryland Distinguished Scholar Award (for graduating in the top 5% of the State of Maryland).
- Dr. Garazo earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Mount Saint Mary’s University, Emmitsburg, Maryland (on full academic scholarship).
- He earned his M.D. degree from Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- He completed his General Surgery Residency at State University of New York (SUNY), Health Science Center, Syracuse, New York.
- Dr. Garazo completed his Plastic Surgery Residency at Medical College of Georgia, Hospital and Clinics, Augusta, Georgia.
- He was trained by the Chairman of the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS).
- He was Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
- He is a Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
- He is a member of the Aesthetic Society.
- Dr. Garazo is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).
- He was honored by being selected as one of “America’s Top Plastic Surgeons” for eight consecutive years, 2009-2016.
- He was the Chief of Plastic Surgery at Washington County Hospital in 2000-2003.
- Consulting Staff at Chambersburg Hospital.
- Consulting Staff at Waynesboro Hospital.
- Ambulatory Care Staff at Meritus Medical Center
- Medical Director of The Galleria Surgery Center, a Quad-A and Medicare-approved facility
- Dr. Garazo is a Member of John Staige Davis Society of the Plastic Surgeons of Maryland.
- He has been listed in Vogue, Glamour, Allure, and Self magazines as one of the “Outstanding Plastic Surgeons in Maryland.”