Andrea Garcia, M.D.

Dr. Andrea Garcia is a dual board-certified facial plastic surgeon serving Charlotte, NC. Certified in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery as well as head and neck surgery, she uses her exceptional expertise to create results that look natural and elevate the very best in you.

At Dilworth Facial Plastic Surgery, Dr. Garcia works collaboratively with fellow dual board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Josh Surowitz. The surgeons act as a team on each case, combining their experience and artistic visions to deliver the best possible results. Their warmth, humor, and focus on creating genuine connections are cornerstones of their approach to changing the lives of their facial plastic surgery patients from the Lake Norman area, such as Cornelius, Huntersville, and Davidson; Lake Wylie communities, including Tega Cay and India Hook; Belmont; Indian Trail; and surrounding communities.

Education & Training

After graduating from Davidson College, Dr. Garcia obtained her medical degree from Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. She subsequently completed a head and neck surgery residency at Case Western Reserve in Cleveland, Ohio.

Following residency, Dr. Garcia was selected as an accredited fellow for the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. She spent her fellowship under the prestigious mentorship of Dr. Calvin Johnson in New Orleans. Dr. Johnson is world-renowned in the field of facial cosmetic surgery, lecturing worldwide for his innovations in rhinoplasty and surgery of the aging face.

Dr. Garcia’s fellowship was dedicated to extensive training in rhinoplasty, facelift, brow lift, and eyelid surgery. She also has a special interest in scar revision, skin cancer reconstruction of the face and surgery for nasal breathing.

Training the Next Generation of Facial Plastic Surgeons

Dr. Garcia devotes a significant amount of time to education. She is currently on faculty as an assistant professor at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Department of Head and Neck Surgery. She regularly lectures to residents and medical students and instructs young head and neck surgeons in the operating room during facial plastic and reconstructive procedures.

Dr. Garcia also actively lectures nationally at meetings for both head and neck surgery and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. She serves on numerous education committees.

Outside the Office

Dr. Garcia lives in Charlotte with her husband Ryan and her children Clayton and Hadley. The Garcias enjoy traveling, enjoying good food and quality family time, and are avid Panthers fans. She is proud to call North Carolina home, having grown up in Concord, North Carolina.

Board Certifications

• American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

Meet With Our Surgeons

Ready to begin your facial plastic surgery journey? Your first step is to request your consultation with Dr. Surowitz and Dr. Garcia online or call (980) 949-6544.