Leo Urbinelli, M.D., M.A., F.A.A.P

My spouse is a patient with Dr Urbanelli. I have accompanied my partner to appointments before and after a reconstruction surgery. Dr Leo is absolutely the best. From including me in the process (teaching me to dress a wound) to taking the best care ever of my husband, I can not say enough good things about this world class surgeon. His bedside manner is outstanding, his surgical skills impeccable, his calm collected response to an unforeseen issue was incredibly reassuring, his kindness and responsiveness go above and beyond our expectations, even returning calls outside of office hours when a concern arose. How ever did Syracuse land this outstanding physician? I can't imagine a better plastic surgeon. Excellence flows from the top down, and his staff follows suit.

I waited as long as possible to write this review because I was holding out hope that I could leave a rave, 5-star review, but I can't. I had a revision surgery in August of 2023, in an attempt to correct my breathing and fix countless issues the first surgeon left behind. Knowing this surgery wouldn't be a small task, I tried to remain patient and hopeful with Dr. Urbinelli and team that all would go great. It didn't. My breathing is the same, if not worse, than before (which is terrible). It feels like I am suffocating all day, every day. The aesthetic of my nose has gotten worse (fat, asymmetrical, twisted, etc.). The columella scar is still visible. Swelling refuses to go down. I still have a septal perforation, collapsed nasal valves, deviated septum, and enlarged turbinates. He used a cadaver rib, which seems to be curved and feels rock hard, which is extremely annoying. I have a foul odor that has been persistent since surgery. And when I can't smell that, my sense of smell is practically non-existent. The entire process has been miserable and extremely frustrating. I did everything (and more) that I was told. Taping, Vaseline, elevation, icing, no exercise, sprays, cleanses, follow-up appts. every single thing. Yet, I still can't breathe, my nose looks terrible, in my opinion...and I'm out thousands of dollars. I am bummed to leave a poor review because I truly did want it to be positive, but I can't at this time. The surgery failed, and now I'm left with very few options to actually get this fixed. Regretful is an understatement. Dr. Urbinelli is nice, did a good job with bedside manner, and the anesthesiologist did a great job. Unfortunately, the office staff and Dr. Urbinelli were unresponsive many times after surgery, but I gave them the benefit of the doubt. Overall, it is frustrating, mentally debilitating, and I'm at a loss for what to do next. If you're looking to get surgery done for breathing issues or reconstruction of the nasal area, I would suggest going to a nose specialist instead of a general plastic surgeon.

I simply can't express enough gratitude towards Dr. Urbinelli. He performed a complex revision rhinoplasty on me and the results are just beautiful. At only 8 weeks post-op, my nose looks so cute and natural, and I'm already breathing better. Throughout the entire journey, Dr. Urbinelli was exceptional. He took the time to ensure I understood every aspect of the procedure and recovery. His gentle approach and attentive listening made me feel truly heard and cared for. His kindness and compassion made me feel so comfortable, and he was always generous with his time, both before and after the surgery, for any questions I had. Dr. Urbinelli is not just a highly skilled surgeon; he also has a wonderful bedside manner. It's rare to find a doctor who excels in both, and I can't recommend him enough. I just wish I had found him sooner!

Dr. Leo Urbinelli is an amazing doctor very professional, he doesn’t just make you feel like you’re a priority he genuinely makes you a priority. He absolutely helped reach so many goals, I feel good about myself thank you so much for all your dedication. I actually already recommended him and will continue to recommend him. HES THE BEST SIDE NOTE.. he is also good at getting back to u personally if u have any questions or concerns

Dr Urbinelli is a genuinely compassionate, dedicated, empathetic, talented and generous physician. He truly cares for your well being and wants nothing more than to assure you are extremely happy with any procedure he performs. He will spend as much rime as needed to answer all questions and you never feel rushed or coerced. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a great plastic surgeon.