Miami Connection
Dr. Salzhauer has elevated Miami's status as a plastic surgery hub through his Bay Harbor Islands practice, offering cutting-edge procedures and attracting international patients. His social media presence as Dr. Miami promotes body positivity and surgical empowerment locally. In 2025, his co-founding of Bliss Aesthetics injected $17.5 million into South Florida's medtech scene, advancing AI-driven cosmetic innovations.
About
Dr. Michael Salzhauer graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in 1996, completed general surgery residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami (1996-1999), and plastic surgery residency at University of Miami/Jackson Health System (2000-2002), with further training at Cleveland Clinic. In 2003, he opened his practice in Bal Harbour, Florida, later expanding to a five-story building in Bay Harbor Islands. As a celebrity doctor, he gained fame through social media as Dr. Miami and reality TV, specializing in procedures like nose jobs, breast augmentation, and reconstructive surgery. His Miami connection stems from local residencies and a thriving practice serving the South Florida community. Currently, he serves as Chief Medical Officer at Bliss Aesthetics, a startup using AI for cosmetic consultations.