Robert J. Allen

Robert J. AllenDr

4.9(8 reviews)1240, Hospital Drive, Charleston County, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

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Robert J. Allen, M.D., is the pioneer of the muscle sparing DIEP/SIEA/S-GAP/I-GAP perforator flaps and a founder of The Center for Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction and the Group for the Advancement of Breast Reconstruction.

As a plastic surgeon, he has an interest in autogenous breast reconstruction and microsurgery. He believes that all women have the chance to keep their muscles and still have natural breasts after breast cancer. Dr. Allen has limited his practice to microsurgical breast reconstruction for the past ten years.

Dr. Allen received a medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. He then went on to residency at Louisiana State University in general and plastic surgery. After completion of general and plastic surgery training in Louisiana, he moved to New York City for a one-year fellowship in microsurgery at New York University Medical Center. He is Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery at NYU Medical Center, Medical University of South Carolina, and LSU Health Sciences Center.

Locations (1)

Mount Pleasant, SC

1240, Hospital Drive, Charleston County, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Procedures (8)

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Reviews (8)

4.9

8 reviews

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5.0
Aug 30, 2025
At first meeting, Dr. Craigie seems kind and compassionate and explained everything in a thoughtful and thorough way.

Amy Van Ausdall

5.0
May 13, 2025
My daughter had a fibroadenoma in her breast and we were very stressed out about it. Dr. Craigie and his team walked us through every step of the process and coordinated closely with the other doctors involved in order to make the surgery go as smoothly as possible. He gave me several updates throughout her surgery process and has followed up several times to make sure that the healing is going well. His team is extremely responsive and quick to help. Thank you, Dr. Craigie and team!

Sarah F

5.0
Sep 17, 2024
Dr Craigie and his staff are wonderful! So pleased with the outcome of my surgery, looking forward to further reconstruction. While I was waiting for Duke to call me back, I had an appointment in a week! They truly live up to the practice name!

Bernadette Fedziuk

5.0
Sep 10, 2024
I went to Dr. Craigie for a second opinion on reconstruction after failed attempt at implants after lumpectomy and radiation. He spent an hour with my husband and me answering all of our questions and explaining the diep flap procedure he is recommending that I do. He is very knowledgeable and I feel that I am in good hands. He said he has a 99% success rate with the diep flap procedure. My cancer surgeon who I love highly recommended Dr. Craigie and Dr. Kline.

Janet Cracraft

5.0
Jul 30, 2024
Dr. Craigie is an absolutely fabulous microsurgeon who performed my DIEP Flap reconstruction. The entire experience from initial consultation to surgery post op was exemplary. Dr. Craigie thoroughly explained the process, patiently answered all of my questions prior to surgery and has excellent bed side manners. My surgery went extremely well, without any complications or wound healing issues. Not only is Dr. Craigie a highly competent surgeon, he takes great pride in his patients’ outcome. Follow up appointments were very detailed and I never once felt rushed, during an appointment. I am so very pleased with my results. My results are simply amazing. The entire office staff, nurses and PA’s were readily available to answer any questions, as well as, provided a very professional atmosphere. All scheduling and insurance authorizations were handled expeditiously. I highly recommend Dr. Craigie for any reconstruction surgical procedure.

Tammi Michelle

5.0
Jul 5, 2022
I travelled all the way from Philadelphia to East Cooper Plastic Surgery. I had surgery here 17 years ago and consider Dr. Kline to be the very best. The...

Liz L.

4.0
Jan 28, 2020
Lindsey @ ECPS Aesthetics ( the sister office in East Cooper Plastic Surgery,) has been bringing my skin back to a younger, healthier appearance with her...

Kristy H.

5.0
Mar 10, 2018
SIMPLY PHENOMENAL!! I traveled here from Charlotte to work with the team of doctors at East Cooper plastic surgery, words cannot express the joy that they...

Kerry H.