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Dr. Joseph McGowan, MD - Board Certified Dermatologist in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Dr. Joseph McGowan, MD

Board Certified Dermatologist

Dermatology
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
NPI: 1548341340· License: 27984 (SC) verify
Medical school: University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine · Graduated 2005(~21 yrs since med school)
Industry payments (2025): $57 across 2 payments (what this means)
5(42 ratings)

In Dr. Joseph McGowan's own words

How Dr. Joseph McGowan describes their own approach, from their Instagram posts. Each statement links to the original.

Approach

  • The practice aims for results that enhance a patient's appearance to look like themselves, just better.
  • LUX ~ A Medical Spa provides an experience without a clinical feel.

Specialization

  • The practice is owned by a dermatologist and a plastic surgeon.
  • The practice focuses on injectables, laser treatments, and skincare.

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About

Dr. Joseph McGowan is a Board Certified Dermatologist practicing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. He specializes in Mohs micrographic and dermatologic surgery, with extensive experience in skin cancer and excision. Dr. McGowan is a co-owner of LUX ~ A Medical Spa, a practice he shares with a plastic surgeon. LUX focuses on injectables, laser treatments, and skincare, offering physician-led care where every protocol is physician-vetted. The practice aims for natural-looking results, enhancing a patient's appearance to look like themselves, just better. Dr. McGowan believes patients don't have to change everything to feel more like themselves, emphasizing subtle enhancements. For example, Botox treatments are designed to soften lines that can make one look tired, rather than erasing them, ensuring natural movement and a never-frozen appearance. The LUX team takes time to get to know patients and their goals, creating a comfortable, confident, and cared-for experience without a clinical feel.

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Specialties

  • Board Certified Dermatologist

Procedures & Services

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Joseph McGowan

Sourced directly from Dr. Joseph McGowan's social posts and replies.

What is the patient experience like at LUX ~ A Medical Spa?
The team at LUX takes the time to get to know patients by name and understand their goals. Every detail is designed to make patients feel comfortable, confident, and cared for, providing an experience without a clinical feel.
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What is the philosophy behind Botox treatments at LUX ~ A Medical Spa?
For many clients, healthy aging starts with a simple Botox appointment. The purpose is not to erase lines, but to soften lines that can make one look tired when they are not. The goal is to create natural-looking results and movement that still looks like the patient, never frozen. It’s a small appointment that can make a bigger difference than people expect.
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What kind of team supports Dr. McGowan at LUX ~ A Medical Spa?
The LUX team includes dual-licensed Aestheticians and CCMAs who guide clients through personalized skincare and laser treatments, working alongside the physician-led care.
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From Dr. Joseph McGowan's Instagram

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Patient Experience

Dr. Joseph McGowan Review Summary

5
Dr. McGowan receives stellar reviews across the board, maintaining a perfect 5.0 rating from patients and top healthcare rating sites. Patients consistently praise his expertise and care.

Ratings from Other Platforms

northwell.edu

5 out of 5

Based on 103 reviews

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healthgrades.com

5 out of 5

Based on 8 reviews

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health.usnews.com

5 out of 5

Based on 16 reviews

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Dr. Joseph McGowan, MD - Board Certified Dermatologist in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Main Office

612 Seacoast Pkwy., Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2025)

$57

Payments

2

Compared to peers

Small

Dr. Joseph McGowan received $57 across 2 payments in 2025. That is in the lower half for physicians here — totals this size are typically meals at sponsored talks. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc..

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Patient Awards

Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Insurance Information

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Location & Contact Information

Main Office

612 Seacoast Pkwy.

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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Office Information

Where does Dr. Joseph McGowan practice?

Doctor's Office

Main Office (Primary)

612 Seacoast Pkwy., Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Education

Columbia University
University Of South Carolina
Medical University Of South Carolina

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Dermatologist

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Joseph McGowan online?
The provided information does not specify whether online appointments can be made with Dr. McGowan. It's recommended to contact his office directly to inquire about booking options.
Does Dr. Joseph McGowan offer telehealth?
The provided information does not indicate whether Dr. McGowan offers telehealth services. Contacting his office directly is recommended for further details.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Joseph McGowan?
Patients describe Dr. McGowan's care, particularly for Mohs surgery, as 'amazing.'
What areas of care does Dr. Joseph McGowan cater to?
Dr. McGowan's primary area of care is dermatology, with a specialization in Mohs micrographic and dermatologic surgery. He has extensive experience in skin cancer and excision. His background also includes experience in infectious disease and internal medicine, though it appears his current practice focuses on dermatology. At LUX ~ A Medical Spa, care is physician-led, with every protocol physician-vetted. The practice is committed to delivering natural-looking results, aiming to enhance a patient's appearance to look like themselves, just better. The philosophy is that patients don't have to change everything to feel more like themselves, focusing on subtle enhancements.