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Marcelo Hochman, MD, Plastic Surgery, Charleston, SC

Marcelo L. Hochman MD

Plastic Surgery•Charleston, SC

Aesthetic/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Head & Neck, Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

The Facial Surgery Center

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  • 2097 Henry Techlenburg DrSuite 212 WestCharleston, SC 29416

  • Phone+1 843-571-4742

  • Fax+1 843-571-3619

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Summary

  • My interest in facial plastic surgery stemmed from my initial involvement with patients with major facial and head/neck cancers at Stanford. I was fascinated by the operations required to remove these complex tumors but the highlight was always the second part of the operations-putting everything back together. In spite of whatever had been done to treat the cancer, the patients' eventual point of focus was their appearance. Did they look normal?

    I've been fortunate to have had tremendous experience with facial reconstruction both in children and adults. I am convinced that I am a better cosmetic surgeon because of this; likewise, I think I bring an aesthetic sensibility to the reconstructions because of my extensive experience with elective, cosmetic procedures.

    From my point of view, patients who are having surgery because 'they have to' (like children with hemangiomas or patients treated for skin cancer or migraines) are no different than those having surgery because 'they want to' (they patients having a facelift or rhinoplasty). The bottom line is that we all want to look our best.

    I have been involved in healthcare politics at the local, state and national level. I am currently a Visiting Fellow In Healthcare at Palmetto Promise Institute, a market-friendly think tank in South Carolina. I am also the President of the Charleston County Medical Society where I have championed legislation that increases physician autonomy and options for patients.

    • Facial Surgery Center in Charleston | Dr. Marcelo Hochman

    Your face is usually the first thing that you and others notice. There are many surgical procedures as well as enhancement techniques available to rejuvenate th

    President- Charleston County Medical Society

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    Marcelo Hochman, MD

    Marcelo Hochman, MD is a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Charleston, South Carolina. By working for 10 years in academia as a full-time employed ph

Education & Training

  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
    University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesFellowship, Cleft Lip & Palate/Vascular Birthmarks, 1990 - 1991
  • SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine
    SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of MedicineFellowship, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1990 - 1991
  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1986 - 1990
  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityInternship, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1985 - 1986
  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
    The University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioClass of 1985
  • University of Texas at Austin
    University of Texas at AustinB.A., Biology, with Honors, 1979 - 1981
  • Drew University
    Drew UniversityNo Degree, 1977 - 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 1991 - 2027
  • AR State Medical License
    AR State Medical License 1998 - 1999
  • Otolaryngology
    American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
  • Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryFacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America’s Top Surgeons, Facial Plastic Surgery 2008-2017
  • The Best Surgeons in America, Facial Plastic Surgery 2002-2017
  • Health Care Heroes Award for Physician of the Year Charleston Business Journal and community, 2016
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Commentary: When Hospitals Act like Banks, SC's Next Financial Crisis Approaches
    Commentary: When Hospitals Act like Banks, SC's Next Financial Crisis ApproachesAugust 28th, 2025
  • Lawmakers, Doctors Pushing Bill to Make It Easier for Hospitals to Open, Expand
    Lawmakers, Doctors Pushing Bill to Make It Easier for Hospitals to Open, ExpandJanuary 14th, 2022
  • Amid Ongoing PPE Crisis, Doctor-Led Efforts Focus on Needs of Smaller Healthcare Entities
    Amid Ongoing PPE Crisis, Doctor-Led Efforts Focus on Needs of Smaller Healthcare EntitiesJanuary 10th, 2021
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  • Spanish

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