Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Robert Caridi’s Biography Westlake Plastic Surgery®

About Dr. Caridi

Dr. Caridi was born and raised in modest circumstances in the cosmopolitan and diverse city of Brooklyn. He walked to public schools in his neighborhood and played in the streets as if they were his backyard. His dad passed away when he was only 13 years old. He took the B train to an experimental High School, graduating in less than 3 years. University training took place at Stony Brook University on Long Island and eventually The University of Texas at Austin where he graduated with honors and received his BA in Biology. From there he moved on to The University of Texas Medical School at Houston and his internship, residency and fellowship at the Mount Sinai Hospital System in Manhattan. As you can see, Dr. Caridi spent most of his time in school.

More Than Surgery

Plastic surgery is not simply about changing appearance. It is about making one of life's most personal decisions with confidence.

Every day, patients place an extraordinary amount of trust in me and my team. They come to us with insecurities they may have carried for years, uncertainty created by conflicting information online, and understandable concerns about making the right decision. Our responsibility extends far beyond performing an operation. It begins with listening.

I believe that an informed patient makes the best decisions. That is why education has always been at the heart of my practice. Whether through consultations, educational videos, published research, or the information throughout this website, my goal is not to persuade anyone to have surgery. My goal is to provide honest, thoughtful guidance so you can decide what is right for you—even if that means deciding not to proceed.

That philosophy influences everything we do. You will never be encouraged to undergo a procedure that I do not believe is in your best interest. If I think waiting, losing weight, choosing a different operation, or avoiding surgery altogether is the better choice, I will tell you. Trust is earned through honesty, not salesmanship.