Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Tampa Bay

About Dr. Eric Egozi

His years of exceptional education and practice at some of the finest universities in the nation, have helped him develop the skills to become a well-respected, in-demand, top plastic surgeon at a young age.

Dr. Egozi has been practicing in the Tampa Bay area since joining Dr. Joseph Fishman in 2005. In 2008, Dr. Egozi became a solo practitioner and has been growing his practice in Aesthetic Surgery ever since. In 2014, Dr. Egozi built his state of the art Office and Surgery Center on Gulf to Bay Boulevard, in Clearwater, Florida where he performs all of his consultations, injections, laser treatments, and outpatient surgical procedures.

Dr. Egozi has comprehensive expertise in the entire spectrum of aesthetic procedures (facial rejuvenation, body contouring & sculpting) from non-invasive to full surgical treatments including SculpSure, UltraSlim, Liposuction, Breast Augmentation, Mommy Makeover, Ultrasonic & Tumescent Liposuction, Tummy Tuck, Thigh Lift, Face Lift, Brow Lift, Eyelid Surgery, Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery) and others.

In addition to being highly qualified and competent surgeon, Dr. Egozi is also an artist. A sculptor if you will. This means you are getting a skilled surgeon that’s a perfectionist, with an eye for detail and aesthetics, making him a perfect choice for your next cosmetic procedure. Dr. Egozi tries to understand the specific desires of each patient so during your consultation he will ask questions, explain what he feels is best for you, his methods, etc., plus answer any questions. So that he can deliver the results you are looking for in the most natural way possible.

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Reliable team

Dr. Egozi’s staff and support team, many of whom have been with him for more than a decade, are helpful, knowledgeable and as dedicated as he is, to YOU and your overall well being. That care extends from initial consultation, to pre-treatment, during and post-treatment, on every level. The Surgical Room is one of the premier surgical centers in Tampa, and beyond. It is state-of-the-art and built to his specifications.

You can rest assured that Dr. Egozi and his entire staff is concerned with your overall-physical, and mental well being. Thank you for considering Dr. Egozi and Egozi Plastic Surgery Center when you are planning, or ready to move forward with your decision. Just give us a call today to schedule your consultation.

Education

• Bachelors of Science degree with Highest Honors from Emory University (1992)
• Doctorate of Medicine from the Emory University School of Medicine        (1996)
• General Surgery Training Program from Loyola University Burn                (1996-2002)

Postgraduate Education

• Residency: Plastic Surgery, University of Virginia Medical Center          (2003-2005)
• Fellowship: Burns, Cornell University, Presbyterian Hospital                  (2002-2003)

Board Certifications

• Board-certified by the American Board of Surgery – General 
• Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

Interest

Dr. Egozi was born in Atlanta, GA where he lived for 26 years.  He has an interest in motorsports and helps coach his son in Basketball.

Honors & Awards

-Raymond F. Morgan Outstanding Plastic Surgery Chief Resident Award (2005)
-Second Place in Chicago Trauma Research Competition (1999)
-Medical Student Summer Research Fellowship (1993)
-Summa Cum Laude
-Phi Sigma Society Honorary for Research and Academic Excellence (1992)
-Hughes Research Fellowship (1991)

Presentations

-Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Procedures for the Active Woman – Delta Kappa Gamma Womens Group of Tampa Florida (2008)
-Facial Rejuvenation: Variations in Facelifts – University of Virginia Medical Center (2005)
-Breast Reconstructive Options – University of Virginia Medical Center (2004)
-Thrombocytopenia and Wound Healing – Federation of American Society for Experimental Biology (1999)
-Mast Cells and Wound Healing – Society of University Surgeons (1999)
-Mesenteric and Omental Cysts in Children – Southeastern Surgical Conference (1996)
-Inhibition of Chick Limb Bud Chondrogenesis – Annual Meeting of the American Society of Zoologists (1991)

Associations

• Tampa Bay Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Florida Medical Association
• American Society of Plastic Surgeons
• American Aesthetic Society of Plastic Surgeons
• American Medical Association

Publications

Egozi EI, Faulkner BK, Lin KY. Successful Revascularization Following Near-Complete Amputation of the Tongue. Ann Plastic Surg. 2006: 56(2): 190-193.
Szpaderska AM, Egozi EI, Gamelli RL, DiPietro LA. The Effect of Thrombocytopenia on Dermal Wound Healing. J Invest Derm. 2003; 120(6): 1130-7.
Egozi EI, Ricketts RR: Mesenteric and Omental Cysts in Children. The American Surgeon, 1997; 63(3): 287-290.
Elmer WA, Egozi EI, Pollard S, Cochran JD, Kwasigroch TE: Glycosidic Cleavage of Galactose from Chick Limb Mesenchymal Cells Inhibits in vitro Chondrogenesis. Prog Clin Biol Res, 1993; 383B: 445-454.
Egozi EI, Elmer WA, Pollard S: Inhibition of Chondrogenesis in Chick Limb Mesenchyme Cultured in the Presence of ß-galactosidase is Associated with Altered cAMP Levels, American Zoologist, 1991; 31(5):82.