Gary R. Culbertson

Gary R. CulbertsonDr

3.7(6 reviews)18, Miller Road, Sumter County, Sumter, SC 29150

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Dr. Culbertson has completed Residencies in General Surgery and Plastic Surgery with 8 years of Surgical training. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.  Dr. Culbertson is a very active participant of the ASPS & ASAPS. He has been Chairman or Vice-Chair of 5 committees & a member of over 25 different National Plastic Surgery Society committees. Dr. Culbertson has extensive experience in all forms of Aesthetic and Cosmetic Surgery from Breast Surgery to Facial Rejuvenation. For more information on the various services provided by Dr. Culbertson please see orprocedure overview section. Dr. Culbertson is a recognized local expert in Aesthetic Surgery and Medical Director of the Iris Surgery Center. His one of a kind facility¹s goal is to provide a safe, private and professional environment for quality cosmetic surgery in the ambulatory surgery setting. The Iris Surgery Center is a Level C facility with the capability to provide general anesthesia available for the most advanced Cosmetic Surgery such as Endoscopic Brow Lifts and Brazilian Buttock Lifts. The facilities mission is to provide safe, affordable and first-rate Aesthetic Surgery. The Iris Surgery Center has been repeatedly accredited by the Association of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities, Inc. (AAAASF) the Gold Standard for in Accreditation for Office Based Surgical Centers.Visit our facility.

Locations (1)

Sumter, SC

18, Miller Road, Sumter County, Sumter, SC 29150

Procedures (26)

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Reviews (6)

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5.0
Feb 20, 2024
Had a breast reduction in oct 2023 and love the results. Dr.Culbertson’s experience aided in deciding the size to go down to and I couldn’t be happier. Recovery was easy and scars have been healing so well. The hospital he uses was great from intake to discharge. I definitely recommend Dr. Culbertson for breast reductions! His clinic works and knows Tricare prime, which made everything with insurance a breeze. This has been my best specialty medical surgery experience.

Angelina Moschelle - Geaney

5.0
Jan 8, 2024
My experience with Dr Culbertson was phenomenal. I had a scar revision on a previous tummy tuck and a breast lift. My results were spectacular. Preoperative and postoperative care was exceptional. I highly recommend him and definitely will return if I need any further plastic surgery in the future.

Jennifer Morton

1.0
Mar 25, 2023
Dr. Culbertson performed a sebaceous cyst removal in 2020 after I returned home from Afghanistan. He seem cool at first but then started to get rude with me when I would ask questions. I'm not a doctor. So I don't think it's too much to ask questions to get a better understanding of the situation. I had concerns about the surgery. Whenever I tried to voice those concerns, he kept cutting me off and wouldn't allow me to finish. He also rushed the surgery. The cyst was in the back of my head so I couldn't see anything during the surgery. He claims the cyst was attached to a blood vessel which is what caused the massive bleeding once he removed it. I believe that to be a lie. I believe he was rushing and cut the vessel. I bled a lot!! Blood was spewing out of the back of my head and it ran down my back, shoulders, arms, and spilled all over the floor. His assistant had to get a big towel to wipe it off the floor. Dr. Culbertson panicked and was barking orders at his assistant who grew frustrated with him because he wasn't being very clear. All I could think in that moment was "Figure it out because I'm still bleeding over here." He finally used a tool to cauterize the wound to stop the bleeding and he stitched me up. He freaked out and stated that he couldn't remove the other two cysts because he didn't want this to happen again. He said he didn't have to proper tools to perform this surgery. He wanted to refer me to another doctor (his friend) at a real hospital that would have the proper tools. At this point I didn't trust him anymore and declined. Why would I trust your judgement to see your friend when I can't even trust you?! He never once apologized. His assistant apologized and she was concerned. I appreciate her. I already had PTSD from what I've experienced in Afghanistan, this definitely did not help. I'm sure someone from the clinic will try to blast me or discredit me based on the other negative reviews that I read but I have proof so say whatever you want.

Nelson Blackshear

5.0
Dec 28, 2022
Simply outstanding! Dr. Culbertson recently performed a breast reduction on my wife and I'm forever grateful. He did a thorough job explaining the procedures and an excellent job with the actual surgery. His staff was very courteous & helpful with all after care and the results are amazing. Dr. Culbertson is the best. v/r Earl A. Chatman

Earl Chatman

5.0
Oct 25, 2022
I was referred to Dr. Culbertson by my primary care physician because of a suspicious lesion I had on my face. From the moment I stepped into the office I felt I was in good hands. His staff was professional but also caring as was Dr. Culbertson. He was very friendly and I felt at ease as he examined me and we discussed a treatment plan. I had a biopsy of the lesion that day which was done easily and without any significant discomfort. A few days later his office contacted me and I was told I had a Basal Cell skin cancer. We set up an appointment for the removal of the area. Dr. Culbertson used the Mohs technique where the area is excised and sent for lab evaluation with a closure procedure planned for a couple of days later once he was certain that all of the cancer had been removed. It was confirmed that all of the cancer was removed and I then had a closure procedure with a skin flap rotation done while under general anesthesia at a local hospital. I had a very large wound closure from the surgery. Now, 6 months later you would have to look very closely to even see any signs of a scar. All of my family and friends agree that Dr. Culbertson did a superlative job with my treatment. You may see negative reviews here but I have to wonder if maybe they are more related to personal issues, insurance problems or unusual expectations rather than Dr. Culbertson’s skill and professionalism. I wholeheartedly and without any reservations recommend Dr. Culbertson.

Michael Warren

1.0
Feb 10, 2020
Haven't Been to see him this review is about the receptionist nickle and dimeing I mean the first-thing she says is I'm letting you know you have to pay for...

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