Dr. Rodney B. Young III, MD

I am delighted to see this opportunity to provide a review for Doc "Hot Rod"as I have heard him jokingly referred to, and can say it because I have been seeing Dr Rodney Young for almost 20 years for various reasons. He has performed both cosmetic and medical procedures, ALL with compassion, understanding, patience and above all - great skill. He has a fantastic sense of irony dry humour and he has never made me feel that my body "issues" are petty or that the reasons for requesting help could be simple vanity or self-induced problems (like knowing I should lose weight). He has refused to do some things I've asked for because he feels the procedures are not medically sound, or way back when - legal! (I wanted semi-permanent makeup long before tattooing became an every day matter, now performed by aestheticians, not doctors. Several of my friends were so impressed by the his work (and prices) that one even flew from CA to have her breasts lifted and eyes de-hooded and another had her nose shortened, ALL perfectly. (Although the nose gal was a chronic complainer, she did end up with a cute schnoz and is now happy.) I now live in the UK but have gone back to Charleston at least 3 times in the last 8 years SPECIFICALLY TO BE TREATED BY DR YOUNG. Karen, his office manager is magnificent and has never made me feel like my multiple requests for costs and information are frivolous, and Jenny, his long-term, recently retired nurse was almost a friend. She was also wonderful and so patient with me when I woke up! I don't recall the anesthetists names, but I have never had even a slight issue with his care. I am SO appreciative of the help I have been given that I am now saving up for my next major procedure and I phoned just 3 days ago to make sure that Dr Young is not planning to retire before I can get it done!!!He looks just about as young as the first time I met him. I see negative reviews about a front desk employee who was perhaps not the right person for the job and being charged for a consult unfairly. I can only imagine that these were anomalies and medical staff are not to be judged by a wrong-footed administrator. I am also certain this has been resolved and I know that this Practice consistent quality and care. I would be more than happy for Karen to give my contact details, should anyone be in doubt or is looking for reassurance. I am NOT a plastic surgery junkie, but starting at about age 45 until now, I have had high end facials, liposuction in at least 7 areas from my chin to my knees, two mid-face lifts, Botox, laser re-surfacing, multiple non-malignant (yes, he sent them for analysis) lipomas (fatty tumours) and moles removed, eye-lid surgery. Doc even sewed up my torn ear (result of heavy earrings). I think that this pattern and variety of treatments shows solid deserved reputation for talent, quality and judgement with that, thanks for reading. Katharine Carreaux, JD and Licensed Level 3 Beauty Therapist, London, UK (formerly Charleston and San Francisco. Please check out my photo - I am now 65 years old, and this was 4 months ago - without ANY makeup. Thanks Doc!!!)

Dr. Young and his staff were very friendly. Dr. Young was very compassionate and truly concerned about my issues. I’m am 100% satisfied that I chose him to be my surgeon!! I would highly recommend Dr. Young to anyone!

I spoke with a nurse to discuss a date that was available for surgery. To my understanding the date was available and I accept. It was getting close to the date and I realize I didn’t get a call from the center. Do I reach out to them the nurse told me we only discuss the date and she did not set the appointment. So i told her that was incorrect. So, she told me the date is no longer available. So i said what date do you have? She inform me that she would find out. However it’s been three weeks. I called consistently and the office still have not reach out to me. THIS COMPANY IS NOT ORGANIZED.

Dr. Young is awesome! He has done two procedures for me, both under different circumstances. Both were really good experiences. His nurse Sarah is incredible, my bulldog, she gets what you need and takes the time explain until you understand. The anesthesiology was the nicest man ever. I'm sorry I don't remember his name but in my defense, I met him then he knocked me out cold!

If I could rate them 0, I would. His staff is not only rude and misleading but fraudulent as well. Came in for a FREE CONSULT. They told me the consult was free. I received an office visit bill and called to ask what it was for. They said for the consult. i told them, I was informed it was a free consultation and asked why was I charged. She said I owed for an office visit. I told her it was supposed to be a free consultation and she called me a liar. I asked her to have Dr. young call me, she said no and HUNG UP ON ME. They are now reporting to my credit for a consult that was supposed to be free. CONSUMERS BEWARE THIS PLACE IS A RIP OFF. Its also WAY MORE EXPENSIVE than any of the other plastic surgery offices I've spoken to. Staff is BEYOND RUDE, refuses to let you speak to Dr. Young or take messages for him. DO NOT GO HERE.