MarceloL.HochmanMD

Plastic Surgery • Mount Pleasant, SC

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

The Facial Surgery Center

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Office
526 Johnnie Dodds Blvd.
Ste 202
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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 SciencesFellowship, Cleft Lip & Palate/Vascular Birthmarks, 1990 - 1991
St Louis University School of MedicineFellowship, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1990 - 1991
Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1986 - 1990
Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityInternship, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1985 - 1986
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioClass of 1985
University of Texas at AustinB.A., Biology, with Honors, 1979 - 1981
Drew UniversityNo Degree, 1977 - 1979

Certifications & Licensure

SC State Medical License 1991 - 2025
AR State Medical License 1998 - 1999
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
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
Best Doctors Best Doctors, Inc., 1990-2016
Order of the Palmetto South Carolina Govermor, 2009
Community Service Award American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2008
Congressional Tribute for Humanitarian Efforts 2002
America’s Top Surgeons, Facial Plastic Surgery 2008
Finalist, Community Service Award Charleston Business Journal, 2006
South Carolina Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s Highest Civilian Award 2005
Service Award Vascular Birthmark Foundation, 2002
Congressional Tribute for Humanitarian Efforts 2002
Best Surgeons in America, Facial Plastic Surgery 2002
Honorary Medical Chairman Vascular Birthmark Foundation, 2001
J. Floyd Kyser Distinguished Lectureship in Otolaryngology University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 1998
Physicians’ Recognition Award in Continuing Medical Education with Commendation for Self Directed Learning American Medical Association, 1998
Best Doctors in America, Facial Plastic Surgery 1997
Induction as Fellow American College of Surgeons, 1995
Physicians’ Recognition Award in Continuing Medical Education American Medical Association, 1995
Investigator Development Award American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1992
John Orlando Roe Award for Best Scholarly Paper during Fellowship American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1992
Rafaty Fellow in Facial Plastic Surgery Stanford University Hospital, 1987
Alpha Omega Alpha University of Texas Medical School, 1985
Winner, Research Fellowship Competition UTMSSA Alpha Omega Alpha, 1984
Golden Key National Honor Society University of Texas, 1981
Tri-Beta National Biological Honor Society Drew University, University of Texas, 1978-1979
Trustee Scholar, First International Student to Receive Award Drew University, 1977
Fellow American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc.
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Press Mentions

Lawmakers, Doctors Pushing Bill to Make It Easier for Hospitals to Open, ExpandJanuary 14th, 2022
An SC Doctors’ Group Banded Together to Crack Its PPE Problem. The Idea Caught OnJanuary 10th, 2021
Amid Ongoing PPE Crisis, Doctor-Led Efforts Focus on Needs of Smaller Healthcare EntitiesJanuary 10th, 2021
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