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Dr. Galen Wachtman, MD
Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery* Age 49
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Dr. Galen Wachtman, MD is a Plastic Surgeon in Austin, TX.
Dr. Galen Wachtman, MD
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Dr. Galen Wachtman, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery* Age 49
Austin, TX
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Dr. Galen Wachtman, MD is a Plastic Surgeon in Austin, TX.

About Dr. Galen Wachtman, MD

Dr. Wachtman graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH / MAIN CAMPUS. Dr. Galen Wachtman, MD is a Plastic Surgeon in Austin, TX and has 22 years experience. Dr. Wachtman currently practices at Ascension Medical Group Seton Plastic Surgery and Hand Therapy at Health Transformation Building and is affiliated with Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas. Dr. Wachtman's office accepts new patients. Dr. Wachtman is board certified in Plastic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Wound Repair
Bedsores
Birthmark
Wound Repair
Bedsores
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Birthmark
Broken Nose
Burn Injuries
Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Hand Fracture
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Localized Fat Deposits
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Osteoarthritis of Finger Joint
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Pulmonary Disease
Second-Degree Burns
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Third-Degree Burns
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Abdominoplasty
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Excision of Skin Cancer
Excision of Skin Lesion
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Head and Neck Surgery
Lip, Excision or Resection
Liposuction
Nerve Release
Neuroplasty of Extremity
Nose Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
Skin and Tissue Reduction
Skin Grafts
Trigger Finger Release
Wrist Fusion

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Health Net
  • Simply Healthcare Plans
  • HealthPlus Amerigroup
  • United Healthcare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Staywell (Wellcare)
  • Wellcare of Georgia
  • Peach State Health Plan
  • CareOregon
  • HealthPlus
  • CareSource
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Community Health Choice
  • Midwest Health Plan
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Husky Health
  • Medica
  • inHealth
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Aetna
  • Molina
  • IN Total Health
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • Humana

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Feb 05, 2026
He and his team are very personable, helpful and professional. I had a nerve release procedure. It was painless I have feeling back in my hand I’m very happy with my results.
— Feb 05, 2026
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Meet Dr. Galen Wachtman, MD

Specialties*
Microsurgery
Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
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Dr. Galen Wachtman, MD is affiliated with Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas.

Yes, Dr. Galen Wachtman, MD holds board certification in Plastic Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH / MAIN CAMPUS
    2004
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Plastic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)
    2013
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Galen Wachtman, MD Practices

  • Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas

    1500 Red River St, Austin, TX

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