Richard Klein, MD, MPH, CLT-LANA, FACS

Dr. Richard Klein, MD, MPH, CLT-LANA, FACS, is an innovative plastic surgeon whose expertise spans both advanced reconstructive techniques and lymphedema care. With degrees in medicine and public health from Tufts University School of Medicine, he has cultivated a comprehensive understanding of patient needs that extends beyond the operating room. His surgical training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center laid a solid foundation, followed by a specialized fellowship in trauma and burn research, where he was honored with a K08 Grant from the NIH.

Dr. Klein's commitment to advancing the field is evident through his impressive portfolio of nearly 100 scholarly contributions, including clinical trials and peer-reviewed publications. Notably, he led the pioneering team that performed Florida's first Lymph Node Transfer for lymphedema in 2013. As one of the few certified lymphedema therapists in the nation, his dual focus on surgical excellence and patient-centered lymphedema solutions sets him apart in the realm of plastic and reconstructive surgery.