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Dr. Charles Carlin, MD

Dr. Charles Carlin, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Charles Carlin, MD is a plastic surgeon in West Columbia, SC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 1991. He is affiliated with Lexington Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Carlin Plastic Surgery

3634 Sunset Blvd West Columbia, SC 29169

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4.5
17 ratings, 8 with a written review
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Professional staff and wonderful Physician. Great results!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
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Helpful
May 09, 2019
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I had two plastic surgeries done with Dr. Carlin. The fact that i came back for the second one says a lot. He is the best at what he does. Spend enough time at every appontment, listens, advices, recommends what is the best for patient’s body.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Lena in Columbia , SC – Aug 12, 2018
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Dr Carlin employs a staff that is very much a family. They are all invested in your care before during and after any procedure. No question is too outrageous or small and every concern of yours becomes his. I highly recommend him. Should the option for more stars be avaliable, I would definitely award them.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Kristy in Columbia, SC – Jun 27, 2018
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I came to Dr. Carlin following a biopsy that revealed I skin cancer. Worse still, the melanoma was on my face, something that started off as a cute birth mark on my cheek, has fixing to become “a big ugly scar” according to my dermatologist. I saught the care of Dr. Carlin to remove the melanoma and reduce the scarring.... He did a lot more than that! He neatly tucked the scar behind my jaw line. It’s been over 2 years, and what was a 8” incision line, is now a paper thin, nearly invisible line.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Michele in Chapin, SC – Mar 13, 2018
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Have been patient for approx 17 years for various issues, have referred may friends & all very pleased with doctor, staff, Interaction, procedures & outcome. Staff very welcoming,, friendly & accommodating; office is welcoming, beautiful & "beyond" clean; Doctor Carlin is very nice/friendly yet professional thorough, explains things anyone could understand, has an excellent eye for what is "natural" & the ability & skill to produce same, very sensible & does not seek to do things not needed.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Anne in SC – Aug 11, 2017
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Dr. Car5lin is amazing. He did my cosmetic surgery several years ago and I still look wonderful. I am having another (different) procedure this week. I also go to him for fillers and Botox. My friend had a facelift done by him and she is more than pleased. He spends more than adequate time with me. I am a nurse and I would recommend him without hesitation. Thank you Dr Carlin. submitted by Laura Miller RN
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Laura Miller in Mount Pleasant SC – Jan 18, 2017
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In the beginning he was very nice. But when I problems after my surgery it was like he didn't care. He would play it down and seem like he was in a hurry to get out. When I ended up with a revision that left me not matching he once again played it off like it was NO big deal . (And to a patient -it is a very big deal) That is when I went to a different surgeon and had his work corrected. The new surgeon was/is awesome!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
14 others found this helpful
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Columbia, SC – Apr 16, 2016
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The experience was like no other doctor/patient I've ever had. Appointments were easy to get and around my schedule. Never had to wait because they were always on time. Dr. Carlin was friendly, knowledgeable ad gave me realistic expectations of services I was obtaining. He guided me with the procedure decision to achieve the best results without milking me for services I did not need. The recovery time for my procedure was constantly monitored which gave me peace of mind. Totally Recommend him!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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veryhappypatient in Lexington, SC – Feb 05, 2016
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Dr. Charles Carlin, MD is a plastic surgeon in West Columbia, SC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 1991. He is affiliated with Lexington Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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  • Duke University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • Medical University Of South Carolina

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Plastic Surgery®
Plastic Surgery
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Carlin Plastic Surgery

Carlin Plastic Surgery3634 Sunset Blvd West Columbia, SC 29169
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lexington Medical Center

    2720 Sunset Blvd
    West Columbia, SC 29169
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

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