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Dr. Rakesh Manekal Patel, MD (see our more current business page: Charleston Oculofacial Plastic Surgery)

4.8 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Tummy tuck surgeon in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina

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Hours

Monday 9:30 am–6 pm
Tuesday 9 am–5:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am–5:30 pm
Thursday 9 am–5:30 pm
Friday 8 am–3:30 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Office hours differ from surgery days — call ahead to schedule a consultation.

About this practice

Features patients and the practice mention for Dr. Rakesh Manekal Patel, MD (see our more current business page: Charleston Oculofacial Plastic Surgery) — a quick read on what to expect before your consultation.

📸 Before & After Gallery

“Explains all questions his patient might have & listens very carefully about all concerns before & after your surgery.”

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What patients say again and again

Patient-reported opinions from public reviews, not endorsements or medical claims — the themes that recur across 20 Google reviews.

🗒️ thorough consultation 3 mentions

“He knew I wouldn’t be satisfied with the appearance and he explained everything to me so he tried something totally different during surgery.”

caring, professional staff 4 mentions

“Dr, Patel and his staff were wonderful during my recent eye surgery.”

🩹 attentive aftercare 2 mentions

“Patel was very professional, is talented in his field, and thorough in explaining the procedure and follow-up instructions.”

From the reviews

Dr. Patel was recommended to me by my optometrist. So very glad I chose him for my eye surgery! His calm manner and great listening skills were just what this nurse needed. And the outcome was tops!

★★★★★ — Ann, May 2018

Dr. Patel and his staff were wonderful to work with. I had DCR surgery (Dacryocystorhinostomy) to create a new tear drain. Dr. Patel is friendly, kind, knowledgeable, and easy to understand. The staff assisted me greatly in scheduling surgery and with followup appointments.

★★★★★ — Diana, Sep 2021

I had a Melanoma on the inside of my lower eyelid. Dr Patel did the surgery, removing the cancer and reconstructing the eyelid. He did a fantastic job, the eye looks almost perfect now. He is very talented. He is also a nice guy, easy to talk to, makes you feel comfortable and taken care of.

★★★★★ — Jim, May 2018

Dr, Patel and his staff were wonderful during my recent eye surgery. I can already tell a difference in my vision and my recovery was minimal. I was very pleased with the outcome. Thank you Dr. Patel!

★★★★★ — Lisa, Mar 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews — patient opinions, not endorsements or clinical claims. Read all 20 reviews →

Researching a tummy tuck?

A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is major surgery with real risks and a recovery that usually runs several weeks — this page is a starting point for finding a surgeon, not medical advice. The most useful next step is a consultation, where a surgeon reviews your health history, examines you, talks through your options, and gives a personal quote. Bring questions and don't rush the decision.

Questions worth asking: Are you board-certified in plastic surgery (and can I verify it)? Where would you operate, and is the facility accredited? Can I see before-and-after photos of your own patients? What are the risks and the realistic recovery timeline for me? What's your revision policy if something needs adjusting? Whatever a listing says, always verify certification directly with the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) at abplasticsurgery.org, and discuss your candidacy, risks, and recovery with the surgeon.

Where to find Dr. Rakesh Manekal Patel, MD (see our more current business page: Charleston Oculofacial Plastic Surgery)

302 Wingo Way Ste 202, Mt Pleasant, SC29464

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