Meet Dr. Joe Garri

Dr. Garri’s long educational path started in Gainesville, Florida.
There he attended college and obtained his dental degree at the
University of Florida. Upon completion of a general practice residency
in dentistry, he sought further training and completed a residency in
oral and maxillofacial surgery. It was during this residency that Dr.
Garri developed an interest in the treatment of cleft lip and palate
patients, and in the care of children with facial deformities. In
order to pursue these interests, Dr. Garri decided upon the completion
of his oral surgery training, to return to medical school and pursue a
career in plastic surgery. He completed medical school at SUNY at
Stony Brook and then a general surgery program at the University of
Miami. It was there, that he also completed his training in plastic
surgery. Dr. Garri finished his long surgical training at UCLA with a
year of craniofacial surgery.

With a strong background in both medicine and dentistry and many yearsof surgical training, Dr. Garri is amply qualified to pursue his
clinical interests which include cosmetic surgery of the face and
body, craniofacial surgery, and maxillofacial surgery. He is
particularly passionate about facial enhancement surgery, where his
background allows him to treat all aspects of the face (bone and soft
tissue) in order to provide his patients the best aesthetic outcome
possible. Dr. Garri is the senior member and founder of a group
practice called MOSA, with offices both in South Miami and Miami
Beach.

The author of several articles and book chapters, Dr. Garri has also
participated as a faculty member in several courses within his areas
of expertise. He has also co-edited a book on craniofacial surgery
which was published in early 2008. The education of young surgeons is also extremely important to him and he truly appreciates and enjoys
the time he devotes to working with students and surgical residents.
Dr. Garri was also featured as one of the surgeons on the television
show Facemakers (The Learning Channel), a documentary series on the work being done by the craniofacial clinic at Miami Children’s
Hospital.

A very dedicated surgeon, Dr. Garri believes strongly that every
patient deserves his very best. Thus he is committed to continuing to
pursue educational opportunities that will allow him to optimize his
knowledge base and surgical skills. Likewise, he strongly believes in
patient education and especially in helping patients become fully
informed regarding their treatment options.

Education

1980-1983: College at the University of Florida.
1983-1987: Dental School at University of Florida College of Dentistry.
1987-1988: General Practice Residency at University Hospital, Jacksonville, FL.
1988-1992: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Harlem Hospital Center, NY, NY.
1992-1996: Medical School at SUNY at Stony Brook College of Medicine, NY, NY.
1996-2001: General Surgery Residency at University of Miami, Miami, FL.
2001-2003: Plastic Surgery at University of Miami, Miami, FL.
2003-2004: Craniofacial Fellowship at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA.

Board Certification

American Board of Plastic Surgery
American Board of General Surgery
American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Academic Affiliations

(Voluntary) Clinical Assistant Professor Department of Surgery-
Plastic Surgery. University of Miami School of Medicine
(Voluntary) Clinical Assistant Professor Department of Surgery-
Plastic Surgery. Florida International University School of Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

South Miami Hospital
Bayside Ambulatory Surgery Center
Miami Children’s Hospital
Baptist Hospital
Doctor’s Hospital
Mercy Hospital
Jackson Memorial Hospital

Publications and Presentations

2019: Abdominal Etching: Surgical Technique and Outcomes, Husain, T.,
Garri, J., : Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2019,
143(4): 1051-1060.

2018: Bruckman, K., Lim, R., Garri, J., “Facial Fractures” in Mimis N.
Cohen, Seth R. Thaller (Eds): The Unfavorable Result in Plastic
Surgery: Avoidance and Treatment Fourth Edition. Pp. 875-889, Thieme
Medical Publishing, Inc. 2018.

2015: Bruckman, K. , Bourcree, T., Garri, J. I., Wolfe, S. A.,
“Nasoorbitoethmoid (NOE) Fractures” in Peter Taub, Pravin Patel,
Steven Buchman, Mimis Cohen (Eds): Ferraro’s Fundamentals of
Maxillofacial Surgery Second Edition. Pp. 223-233. Springer Science
and Business Media, New York, 2015.

2015: Boucree, T., Garri, J. I., “Dental Extractions” Peter Taub,
Pravin Patel, Steven Buchman, Mimis Cohen (Eds): Ferraro’s
Fundamentals of Maxillofacial Surgery Second Edition. Pp. 421-442.
Springer Science and Business Media, New York, 2015.

2015: Lecturer and Lab Instructor at the American Society of
Maxillofacial Surgery Basic Maxillofacial Surgery Course, Miami,
Florida.

2013: Lecturer and Lab Instructor at the American Society of
Maxillofacial Surgery Basic Maxillofacial Surgery Course, Miami,
Florida.

2011: Lecturer and Lab Instructor at the American Society of
Maxillofacial Surgery Advanced Maxillofacial Surgery Course,
Jacksonville, Florida

2011: Lecturer and Lab Instructor at the American Society of
Maxillofacial Surgery Basic Maxillofacial Surgery Course, Miami,
Florida

2010: Lecturer and Lab Instructor at the American Society of
Maxillofacial Surgery Advanced Maxillofacial Surgery Course,
Jacksonville, Florida

2009: Lecturer and Lab Instructor at the American Society of
Maxillofacial Surgery Basic Maxillofacial Surgery Course, Miami,
Florida

2008: Low, C., Linder, J.M., Ward, J. Garri, J.I .: Sequencing of
Panfacial Fractures. Plastic Surgery Hyperguide
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2008: Book: Craniofacial Surgery. Seth R. Thaller, James P. Bradley,
Joe I. Garri . Informa Healthcare USA, Inc. New York, NY 2008

2007: Ward, Judy MBBS ; Podda, Silvio MD +; Garri, Joe I. MD, DMD;
Wolfe, S. Anthony MD; Thaller, Seth R. MD, DDS: Chin Deformities.
Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. 18(4):887-894, July 2007

2007: Ward, Judy L. MBBS; Garri, Joe I. MD, DMD; Wolfe, S. Anthony MD:
Posterior Movements of the Maxilla. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery.
18(4):882-886, July 2007

2007: The Osseous Genioplasty. Ward, JL, Garri, JI , Wolfe SA; Clinics
in Plastic Surgery: July, 2007; 34(3): pp. 485-500.

2006: Caution in treating transsphenoidal encephalocele with
concomitant moyamoya disease. Teng E; Heller J; Lazareff J; Kawamoto
H; Wasson K; Garri JI; Bradley JP.J Craniofac Surg – 01-SEP-2006;
17(5): 1004-9.

2006: Genioplasty Distraction Osteogenesis and Hyoid Advancement for
Correction of Upper Airway Obstruction in Patients with Treacher
Collins and Nager Syndromes. Justin B. Heller, B.S.; Joubin S. Gabbay,
M.D.; Daniel Kwan, M.D.; Catherine M. O’Hara, B.S.; J I. Garri,
D.M.D., M.D.; Andrès Urrego, M.D.; Libby S. Wilson, M.D.; Henry K.
Kawamoto, D.D.S., M.D.; James P. Bradley, M.D.: Journal of Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery. 2006, 117(7).

2006: Improved Malar Projection with Transconjunctival Hydroxyapatite
Granules. Kimberly L. O’Hara; Andres F. Urrego, M.D.; J I. Garri,
M.D.; Catherine M. O’Hara, B.A.; James P. Bradley, M.D.; Henry K.
Kawamoto, M.D., D.D.S.: Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
2006, 117(6): 1956-1963.

2006: Anand Kumar, MD., Joubin S. Gabbay, MD… J. I. Garri, MD, DMD,
“Improved Outcomes in Cleft Patients with Severe Maxillary Deficiency
After LeFort I Internal Distraction,: Journal of Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery. 2006, 117(5):1499-1510.

2005: Urrego, Andres F MD; Garri, Jose I MD, DMD; O’Hara, Catherine M
BA; Kawamoto, Henry K Jr. MD, DDS; Bradley, James P MD, “The K Stitch
for Hypertelorbitism: Improved Soft Tissue Correction With Glabellar
Width Reduction,” Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. September 2005,
16(5):855-859.

2005: Garri, Joe I MD, DMD; O’Leary, Kevin; Gabbay, Joubin S MD;
Urrego, Andres F MD; Heller, Justin B BS; O’Hara, Catherine M BA;
Tuchman, Mario MD; Bradley, James P MD, “Improved Nasal Tip Projection
in the Treatment of Bilateral Cleft Nasal Deformity,” Journal of
Craniofacial Surgery. September 2005, 16(5): 834- 839.

2004: Garri, J.I., McDonald W. S. “Zygoma Fractures” in Thaller, S. R.
and McDonald W. S. (Eds): Facial Trauma. Pp. 361-379. Marcel Dekker,
Inc.: New York. 2004.

2002: Garri, JI, Thaller, SR, “Discussion: Classification and Surgical
Management of Orbital Fractures: Experience with 111 Orbital
Reconstructions,” Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, November 2002,
13(6): 738.

2002: “Unusual Presentation of a Congenital Cervical Anomaly,” Journal
of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 60: 313-314, 2002.

2000: Presentation of Abstract: “Patterns of Head and Neck Injuries in
Motor Vehicle Accidents with Airbag Deployment,” Florida Society of
Plastic Surgery Meeting, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

1999: “Patterns of Head and Neck Injuries in Powered Watercraft
Collisions,” Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1999
September, 104(4): 922-7.

1999: “Alcohol and Drug Use in Emergency Room Admissions and Driving
Under the Influence Cases: A Comparative Study,” Clinical Chemistry,
Vol. 45 (#6, Sup.): A126, 1999.

1998: Presentation of Abstract: “Patterns of Head and Neck Injuries in
Watersport Accidents,” American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgeons’ Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

1998: Poster Presentation: “Alcohol and Illicit Drug Use in Level 1
Trauma Patients,” American Society for the Surgery of Trauma Meeting,
1998, Baltimore, MD.–