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Dr. Erel Laufer, MD
Dunedin, Florida, United States

Dr. Erel Laufer, MD

Dr. Erel Laufer, MD, FACS, is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 30 years of experience, specializing in complex procedures such as rhinoplasty, breast enhancement, and limited incision facelift techniques. His unique medical training from France, Israel, and the United States has led him to pioneer new techniques in plastic surgery, focusing on minimizing scarring and visibility.

Dr. Laufer's extensive education includes graduating from the University of Strasbourg, France, and completing his general surgery training at Mt. Sinai and St. Francis Hospitals in Hartford, Connecticut, and Long Island Jewish Hillside Medical Center in New York. He further specialized in plastic surgery at the University of Florida and Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Laufer is affiliated with the Laufer Institute of Plastic Surgery, Mease Morton Plant Hospital, and Mease Countryside Surgery Center, serving patients in Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and the Tampa Bay area.

At the Laufer Institute of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Laufer combines his wealth of experience with a philosophy of total patient care, offering a full suite of cosmetic procedures, med spa treatments, laser procedures, hair restoration, and anti-aging therapy. For more information about the services provided by Dr. Erel Laufer, please submit an enquiry.

Reviews (5)

Victoria Luty
March 11, 2025
I’m incredibly grateful to have been referred to Dr. Gopman six months ago. Going into my consultation, I didn’t fully grasp the severity of my melanoma diagnosis, but Dr. Gopman and Nurse Crystal treated me with the utmost compassion and care. I was very nervous, but Dr. Gopman’s expertise and precise plan for removing the melanoma from my foot and placing a skin graft put me at ease. Thanks to him, I had two successful surgeries (cancer-free, yay!), fully healed, and am walking normally again. I’d be remiss not to mention the other wonderful ladies—Kat, Jamie, Danielle, and Laura—who made me feel so supported throughout this journey. They are an incredible team. Five stars simply aren’t enough!
E M
March 10, 2025
Dr. Gopman is AMAZING. I am thrilled with my results! I will forever recommend Dr. Gopman and his team. A+++ The whole team here at Laufer is incredibly easy to get along with, compassionate, and professional. I had a previous breast fat transfer by a center in Fort Myers almost two years ago. That procedure resulted in a large fat necrosis in my right breast that needed to be removed. My previous consultations with other surgeons had me hesitant in moving forward with removal + breast lift due to them expressing uncertainty (understandably so, as this lump was in a very particular place) until I saw Dr. Gopman. He was thorough in answering any of my questions, most of which he already answered in his explanations. He did express similar concerns as the others, however, the biggest difference between him and them was that he reassured me that we CAN achieve an esthetically pleasing shape. Other surgeons were expressing 50/50 results, possibly needing correction with implants and that was not something I wanted to consider. As soon as Dr. Gopman got done explaining what he would do and how, I went to speak with Danielle to schedule my surgery. It was seamless.
Dawn M S
January 22, 2025
The Laufer Institute is truly the best around. Dr. Gopman did my immediate reconstruction And my final implant surgery and I couldn’t be happier. I have been in imaging for 25 years. The majority of that time has been Breast imaging and I can tell you firsthand my results are amazing. Even my Oncologist was blown away and shared with me that this is the best work he has seen in this area. Dr Gopman does a vertical incision as opposed to a horizontal, and it makes all the difference . From the moment you walk in Laura greets you with the smile, nurses Jayme and Crystal are very warm and friendly. You feel at home right away. I had full support 24 hours a day seven days a week , nurse Kat was my angel . Danielle is great at working with your insurance, and believe me if he’s not covered under your plan fight for him, I did and I’ll never regret it. The icing on the cake has been the lymphedema massage with Natalie, it has made a huge difference in my recovery. I can’t say enough wonderful things about the whole Laufer team. I hope it’s conveyed in this review . I feel very blessed that I was placed in their hands.
heavyn seils
January 10, 2025
I got referred from a friend / coworker to come here and i’m so glad I did! Dr. Gopman and his whole team is amazing. Starting from making my consultation appointment with Danielle and the front desk who were so nice on answering any questions I had and getting me all set up. And Dr. Gopman gave me a NEW level of confidence with a breast augmentation. I’m only a few days post-op but they’re healing great and I can already tell they will look amazing. Thank you so much to every single person who was with me through this journey!! I’d definitely come here again. And recommend anyone who is thinking of getting something done.
Michelle Grigsby
September 19, 2024
The Laufer Institute was amazing. The staff is always friendly and happy to see you. They welcome you and make you feel like youve been friends for forever. The staff and doctor Gopman were incredible. My experience was 10/10 and i recommend giving them for all your plastic surgery needs.