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Robert D. Galiano
Elite in Abdominal Wall Surgery

Dr. Robert D. Galiano

Plastic Surgery
Northwestern Medical Group
259 E Erie St Ste 2060, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 
Offers Telehealth
29 Years of Experience

Elite in Abdominal Wall Surgery
Northwestern Medical Group
259 E Erie St Ste 2060, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 
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Overview

Robert Galiano is a Plastic Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Galiano has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Abdominal Wall Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Keloids, Stiff Skin Syndrome, Bazex Syndrome, Abdominal Wall Surgery, and Osteotomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 189 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 4 articles in the study of Abdominal Wall Surgery.

Graduate Institution
Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine, 1997.0
Residency
NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Specialties
Plastic Surgery
Licenses
Plastic Surgery in IL
Board Certifications
American Board Of Plastic Surgery - Plastic Surgery (Certified)
Hospital Affiliations
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Premera Blue Cross
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TeamCare
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UnitedHealthcare
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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Locations

259 E Erie St Ste 2060, Lavin Family Pavilion, Chicago, IL 60611
Call: 312-695-6022

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


5 Clinical Trials

A Phase III, Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of VM202 to Treat Chronic Nonhealing Foot Ulcers in Diabetic Patients With Concomitant Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
A Phase III, Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of VM202 to Treat Chronic Nonhealing Foot Ulcers in Diabetic Patients With Concomitant Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: October 09, 2025
Intervention Type: Genetic, Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial Investigating Pecs Blocks Types I and II as a Method for Administering the Non-Opioid Anesthetic Exparel in Order to Mitigate Postoperative Narcotic Usage, Pain, Nausea, and Hospital Stay in Patients Undergoing Implant-Based Tissue Expander Breast Reconstruction Surgery
A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial Investigating Pecs Blocks Types I and II as a Method for Administering the Non-Opioid Anesthetic Exparel in Order to Mitigate Postoperative Narcotic Usage, Pain, Nausea, and Hospital Stay in Patients Undergoing Implant-Based Tissue Expander Breast Reconstruction Surgery
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 24, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Device
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Fluid Immersion Simulation (FIS) System Versus Air Fluidized Bed (AFB) System in the Acute Post-Operative Management of Surgically Closed Pressure Ulcers
A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Fluid Immersion Simulation (FIS) System Versus Air Fluidized Bed (AFB) System in the Acute Post-Operative Management of Surgically Closed Pressure Ulcers
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 03, 2023
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Multicenter , Prospective, Randomized, Placebo Controlled, Adaptive Design Study Performed to Evaluate the Safety and the Efficacy of EscharEx (EX-02 Formulation) in Debridement of Venous Leg Ulcers
A Multicenter , Prospective, Randomized, Placebo Controlled, Adaptive Design Study Performed to Evaluate the Safety and the Efficacy of EscharEx (EX-02 Formulation) in Debridement of Venous Leg Ulcers
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 14, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: EscharEx, Gel Vehicle, Non-surgical standard of care
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 2b/3 Randomized, Prospective, Double Blind, Within-Subject Vehicle Controlled, Multi-Center Study to Determine the Efficacy and Safety of Granexin® Gel in Reducing Scar Formation in Surgical Wounds Following Bilateral Anchor Incision Breast Surgery
A Phase 2b/3 Randomized, Prospective, Double Blind, Within-Subject Vehicle Controlled, Multi-Center Study to Determine the Efficacy and Safety of Granexin® Gel in Reducing Scar Formation in Surgical Wounds Following Bilateral Anchor Incision Breast Surgery
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 06, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
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189 Total Publications

Anatomically Directed Lower Extremity Gene Therapy for Ulcer Healing: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study (LEGenD-1).
Anatomically Directed Lower Extremity Gene Therapy for Ulcer Healing: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study (LEGenD-1).
Journal: Circulation. Cardiovascular interventions
Published: November 04, 2025
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Plastic Surgery
2300 Chestnut Ave # 100, 
Glenview, IL 
 (17.8 miles away)
773-870-0732
Languages Spoken:
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Chicago, IL 
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Languages Spoken:
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Chicago, IL 
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312-695-6022
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English
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