Dr. Marcelo Hochman is a bilingual, double board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon and the founder of The Facial Surgery Center and Hochman Private Practice Advisory (HPPA) in Charleston, South Carolina. After training at premier medical institutions and serving for more than a decade in academic medicine, he built a nationally respected independent facial plastic surgery practice, where he has cared for patients for more than 30 years.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Hochman has earned national and international recognition for treating children with complex vascular anomalies, much of it provided pro bono. He has also been honored for both his humanitarian service and his contributions to medicine, receiving South Carolina's highest civilian award and recognition from his professional societies.

Today, Dr. Hochman's work extends well beyond the operating room. As a physician leader, speaker, writer, and advocate for independent medicine, he has served as President of the Independent Doctors of South Carolina and President of the Charleston County Medical Society. He also serves on the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners. Through his advisory practice, he helps physicians build sustainable independent practices while advancing thoughtful healthcare policy, speaking nationally, and championing a healthcare system that preserves physician autonomy, strengthens the doctor-patient relationship, and puts patients first. His mission is to ensure that independent medicine remains not only viable but vital for future generations.

When he is not caring for patients or advocating for the future of medicine, Dr. Hochman enjoys traveling with his wife, pranking his three adult sons, and unwinding on the porch with a cigar and cocktail at the end of the week.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:

  • How exceptional facial plastic and reconstructive surgery goes far beyond performing procedures to deliver life-changing outcomes.
  • Why choosing a surgeon requires evaluating trust, experience, and sound judgment instead of marketing claims.
  • That the physician-patient relationship remains the foundation of personalized, compassionate, and effective healthcare.
  • How healthcare consolidation influences the quality, accessibility, and personalization of patient care.
  • Why independent medicine is essential for preserving innovation, accountability, and patient-centered decision-making.
  • That physician leadership can create meaningful change far beyond the walls of a medical practice.
  • How advocating for independent medicine strengthens both the medical profession and the patients it serves.
  • Why long-term professional fulfillment comes from building a legacy that improves the future of healthcare.
  • That the greatest impact comes from leaving the medical profession stronger than it was found.

about the show

America’s Best Doctors takes you beyond the white coat and inside the real stories of the nation’s most exceptional medical professionals.

From breakthrough innovators to compassionate healers, each episode dives into the passion, challenges, and triumphs that define the doctors changing lives across America.

You’ll witness the heart, science, and humanity behind every diagnosis, every invention, and every patient success story. These are the untold journeys of doctors who’ve gone beyond the call of duty — not just to heal, but to make history.

Filmed with cinematic storytelling and powerful interviews, America’s Best Doctors reveals what it truly takes to rise to the top of modern medicine — the long hours, the breakthroughs, the sacrifices, and the victories that inspire us all.

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