Meet Dr. Diaz
A board-certified plastic surgeon in Melbourne serving the Orlando, FL area, Dr. Michael Diaz specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the breasts and body. His dedication to improving each patient's appearance and quality of life is expressed in his uncompromising level of personalized care and commitment to surgical success. Through a warm, approachable personality, Dr. Diaz puts his patients at ease and his refined surgical skills reveal their unique natural beauty. He often becomes a trusted friend and valued partner who patients recommended to their friends and family. Learn more about him and it's likely he'll be your choice too.
To meet with Orlando area cosmetic surgeon Dr. Michael Diaz in person, request a consultation online or call his office in Melbourne, Florida at (321) 951-2639.
Professional Success through Determination
Dr. Diaz achieved his success through determination and a passion for illuminating the natural beauty of the human form. After completing his undergraduate studies, financed through the success of his own business, he was accepted into the competitive medical program at The Miller School of Medicine at the University of Miami. Dr. Diaz went on to his post-doctoral training in general surgery at the University of Miami's Jackson Memorial Hospital.
During Dr. Diaz's fellowship, he spent an additional year studying hand, upper extremity, and microsurgical reconstructive surgery. He was then accepted into the plastic surgery training program at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. As Chief Resident, Dr. Diaz gained experience alongside some of New York City's top plastic surgeons at Lennox Hill Hospital in Manhattan, New York. For more details about Dr. Diaz's training and experience, review his CV.
After completing his plastic surgery fellowship, Dr. Diaz returned to his hometown of Miami along with his wife where he began his solo practice specializing in aesthetic procedures of the breasts and body. In spite of a very successful practice in South Florida that attracted patients from across the nation and around the world, in 2008 Dr. Diaz and his wife relocated to Melbourne, Florida in search of a more peaceful, higher quality of life experience.
Key Highlights About Dr. Michael Diaz
Board Certification
American Board of Plastic Surgery (2003-present)
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency and Chief Residency
University of Massachusetts Medical Center (1999-2001)
General Surgery Internship, Residency and Clinical Fellowship
University of Miami Jackson Memorial Medical Center (1995-1999)
Medical Degree
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (1991-1995)
Selected Professional Appointments & Affiliations
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons
- Diplomate, American Board of Plastic Surgery
- Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Member, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- Member, Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
- Past Member, Greater Miami Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Past Medical Director, Sona Med Spa
- Crane Creek Surgical Center
- Apollo Surgery Center
- Melbourne Same Day Surgery Center
- Wuesthoff Hospital – Melbourne & Rockledge
- Palm Bay Community Hospital
Honors, Awards & Outstanding Recognition
- Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
- Golden Scalpel Award
- National Hispanic Scholarship Fund
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
- Outstanding Recognition & Service, UCF College of Medicine Education Program
- Outstanding Commitment & Recognition to Volunteer Missions, Municipality of Canton Salinas and Cantonal de Salinas Hospital – Ecuador
Commitment to Continuing Education
Through ongoing education, Dr. Diaz refines his surgical techniques and remains informed about the latest advances in cosmetic surgery. He regularly attends professional conferences in the US and internationally. To contribute to the education of promising medical students, Dr. Diaz volunteers as a faculty member at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine and Florida International University College of Medicine. He encourages these medical students to rotate through his practice for real world experience and patient interaction.
Dedication to Community
Dr. Diaz believes in giving back to others by volunteering his time, surgical skill, and medical supplies to the local community and abroad. As part of the National Youth Leadership Foundation, he mentored high school seniors interested in a career in medicine. He is associated with the University of Massachusetts Memorial Hospital's C.H.A.N.G.E., a program that travels yearly to Ecuador to perform charitable surgeries for the underprivileged. He also led Project Peru, a plastic and reconstructive surgery team and support staff of 15 that performed charity surgery in Cusco, Peru. Dr. Diaz's team was the most ambitious in the number of surgical cases performed in the clinic's history. In addition, he has volunteered his surgery services pro bono to Brevard Health Alliance in support of his local community.
