Mayo Clinic–TrainedAmerican Board of Plastic SurgeryFellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)RealSelf Top 500Castle Connolly Top Doctors
20+Years in Practice
500RealSelf Top 500
4Countries of Humanitarian Service
10+Awards & Recognitions
All About MagicSurgeon
Trained where medicine sets its standard
Dr. Humberto Palladino is a board-certified plastic surgeon. His patients and followers
know him as The Magic Surgeon. He trained in plastic surgery at Mayo Clinic, built a
reputation for beautiful, natural results, and grew a social media following that has put
him on television and in print. He practices in Fort Lauderdale, North Palm Beach, Miami,
and the surrounding areas of South Florida.
His mission is simple: individualized care that improves the health and image of every
patient, done the right way, every time. Patients come from across South Florida and from
overseas. Dr. Palladino and his team look after all of them the same way.
Medical degree from Universidad Favaloro, Buenos Aires, Argentina (awarded with highest honors)
Post-graduate internship and general surgery residency at Texas Tech University, El Paso, Texas
Advanced plastic surgery training at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
Professional Memberships & Accomplishments
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Member, The Aesthetic Society (formerly ASAPS)
Member, International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)
Member, World Association of Gluteal Surgeons (WAGS)
Member, Mayo Clinic Alumni Association
Clinical Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery, Texas Tech University
Author of numerous articles for national and international publications
Awards & Recognitions
Recognized by patients and peers
Recognition from Castle Connolly, RealSelf, and his peers in plastic surgery.
Top Doctors (Plastic Surgeon), Castle Connolly
Top 500, RealSelf
Champion of Hope Award, Smile Network International (2017)
Super Doctors 2014 Texas Rising Stars
Best Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeons 2013, Plastic Surgery Practice (PSP)
Best Cosmetic Surgery Practice 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 (The City Magazine, El Paso)
Quality Care Award, Kindred Hospital of El Paso (2012)
Best Scientific Award by a Candidate or Resident for "A Simplified Technique for the Correction of the Over Augmented Breast," American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (Boston, May 2011)
Gaspar W. Anastasi Award: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Residents & Fellows Forum (Washington, D.C., 2010)
First Place Oral Presentation at the 3rd Annual Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine Research Colloquium for "Catastrophic deterioration after frontal lobe contusion: Another 'Talk and Die' scenario." (El Paso, 2009)
Best Scientific Award by a Candidate or Resident for "Weight Loss and Complications with Abdominal Contour Surgery in Obese and Overweight Patients," American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (New York, 2007)
Intern of the Year, Texas Tech University (El Paso, 2005)
Giving Back
Surgery as a gift to the world
Dr. Palladino has operated in four countries for patients who could not otherwise get care.
Volunteering is part of how Dr. Palladino practices. He has joined several medical
missions to correct birth malformations, cleft lip and palate among them, and has
operated on patients in underserved populations who otherwise could not access care.
Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
Cusco, Peru
Hanoi, Vietnam
Puebla, Mexico
Northwest region of Argentina
In 2017, Smile Network International recognized this commitment with the
Champion of Hope Award.
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Surgery is a privilege. When I can give that gift to someone who has never had access to care, it reminds me why I became a surgeon.
The Practice
A practice like no other
Hand-picked staff, 3D imaging, and an outpatient surgery center built for this work.
Committed Staff
Dr. Palladino hand-picks every team member and keeps them trained on current practice. The same people look after you from your first phone call through your recovery.
Clinical Focus
Body contouring: liposuction, advanced liposculpture, fat grafting, abdominoplasty, Brazilian Butt Lift, Mommy Makeover, and complete body makeovers
Breast enhancement, both reconstructive and cosmetic
Facial rejuvenation: facelift, periorbital rejuvenation, and rhinoplasty
Hair restoration using FUE and FUT techniques
Advanced Technology
3D digital imaging: patients can preview potential results in three dimensions before surgery
Fully automated, computerized office management and advanced electronic medical records
Cloud-based patient access and paperless office
Active social media: follow @themagicsurgeon for day-to-day glimpses inside the practice
YouTube video series: Dr. Palladino teaches patients, medical students, and followers about plastic surgery
Surgery Center
A modern outpatient facility with hospital-grade safety and the attention of a small practice. HIPAA-compliant throughout.
