Westlake Plastic Surgery

Meet Our Staff

Dr. Robert Caridi

Dr. Diane Keeler-Boysen

Becky Czapski, RNFA

Cherri Hill

Lacy Stewart, RN

Lizzy Graves

Dr. Robert Caridi

Dr. Robert Caridi is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He attended John Dewey High School in Brooklyn, New York. He began his undergraduate training in 1976 at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. He transferred to The University of Texas at Austin in 1979 and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology in 1981. Dr. Robert Caridi attended medical school at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston from 1981 to 1985, where he earning his medical degree.

After medical school, Dr. Caridi did a three year general surgery internship, a three year plastic surgery residency, and a one year plastic surgery fellowship at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. Dr. Caridi was a resident in medicine and surgery at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City and completed rotations at the following affiliates: Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, NY; The Bronx Veterans Administration Medical Center, Bronx, NY; The City Hospital Center at Elmhurst, Queens, NY; and The Westchester County Medical Center Burn Unit, Valhalla, NY.

Dr. Caridi began private practice with a plastic surgery group in the Chicago suburbs where he remained for 8 years. In 2000, Dr. Caridi and his family relocated to Austin, Texas, and founded Westlake Plastic Surgery. Dr. Caridi has been performing surgery for 20 years. He has specialized in cosmetic plastic surgery for the past 15 years.

Dr. Diane Keeler-Boysen

Dr. Diane Keeler-Boysen is Westlake Plastic Surgery’s board certified anesthesiologist. Dr. Boysen graduated from high school in Tampa, Florida. Her undergraduate education began at University of South Florida, and continued at the University of Houston. Dr. Diane Boysen earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center Medical School in San Antonio in 1983.

Dr. Boysen interned in General Surgery and Pediatrics, eventually completing a Pediatric Residency at University Hospital in San Antonio. Upon completion of a residency in pediatrics, she began an anesthesia residency program, preparing for a career in Pediatric Anesthesia. After teaching anesthesia residents, Dr. Boysen began private practice in a San Marcos, Texas, anesthesia practice providing direct patient care. She was Chief of Anesthesia for four of the eight years she practiced in San Marcos.

In 1997, Dr. Boysen became Medical Director and Anesthesia Provider for an Outpatient Surgery Center in South Austin, Texas. She met Dr. Caridi in the summer of 2000. Dr. Boysen currently serves as Facility Director of the Westlake Plastic Surgery Operating Room and provides anesthesia for all surgical patients. Dr. Boysen has been trained in administering Botox and Restylane injections, Laser Treatments, and Spider Vein Therapy. In addition, Dr. Boysen became a Certified Micropigmentologist in 2001, offering safe and comfortable permanent make-up services.

Becky Czapski, RNFA

Becky Czapski, RN, BSN, CNOR, RNFA has 17 years experience in the operating room with extensive experience in plastics, cardiovascular, orthopedics and ophthalmology. She is also certified in Advance Cardiac Life Support. Becky received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Arizona in 1982. She relocated to Austin in 1995 with her husband and three children.

She previously worked at Seton Northwest Hospital in the OR and Oakwood Surgery Center where she met Dr. Caridi in 2000. Her interest in plastic surgery was heightened after going on several Austin Smiles Medical Missions to El Salvador to repair cleft palates and cleft lips. She started working at Westlake Plastic Surgery in January 2002 where she assists Dr. Caridi in surgery and enjoys caring for our patients through the whole perioperative period.

Cherri Hill

Cherri Hill is the front office manager and patient coordinator at Westlake Plastic Surgery. She is a 1983 graduate of the University of Texas with a Bachelors Degree in Social Work. Cherri comes to us with a background in medical office management.

Growing up in a military family allowed Cherri to experience living in many places and to learn about different cultures and people. She developed a friendly, open manner that is reassuring to patients who might feel nervous or uncertain. As the liaison between the front and back offices Cherri's voice will most likely answer your calls to Westlake Plastic Surgery. She will be your personal guide and contact making sure you have any information you need. Cherri will also help with your questions and concerns, coordinating a speedy response between patient and staff. Her gift for helping our patients feel comfortable and at ease makes her one of the most important members of our team.

Since 1981 Cherri has been an Austinite and avid Longhorns fan. She and her husband have been married for 29 years. They have three children all born and raised in Austin.

Lacy Stewart, RN

Lacy Stewart, R.N is a native Texan and came to us from Wichita Falls. Lacy attended Midwestern State University where she pursued a degree in psychology. It was on this pursuit that she realized her true passion, Nursing. She went on to receive her Nursing degree at Vernon College. She is certified in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Lacy is very motivated to be the best nurse she can be by continuing her education here in Austin.

Lacy has a Texas-friendly personality and our patients warm up to her immediately as she assists them in each area of the Westlake Plastic Surgery experience. You will first meet her during patient consultations where she works to help decide the plan of care that will best fit each patient’s goals. In addition, Lacy circulates in the operating room, and cares for patients during their post operative recovery period. She spends time teaching and educating the patient and their family to assure that the post operative transition is a smooth one. Her calm and caring presence in the recovery room is unmatched and we feel fortunate to have her on board.

Lizzy Graves

Lizzy Graves is a native Austinite. She is married to a family physician who also works here in the Westlake area, and they have a 12 year old son. She attended Austin Community College where she received her Radiology degree in 2003. She worked at Brackenridge Hospital and Dell Children's Medical Center for 8 years. She also completed Esthetician school at Avenue Five Institute and is now specializing in Lash Extensions. She comes to us with a wide array of knowledge in skin care and the medical field. This experience makes her a natural at helping our patients schedule appointments or surgery. She can also be found assisting Dr. Caridi during consultations or post-op appointments, as well as back up in the OR. Lizzy’s warm and engaging personality have made her a wonderful fit for Westlake Plastic Surgery.