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Dr. Rhett C. High, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina

Dr. Rhett C. High, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Raleigh, North Carolina
NPI: 1528033826· License: 9400837 (NC) verify
Medical school: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine · Graduated 1989(~37 yrs since med school)
Industry payments (2025): $784 across 12 payments (what this means)
3.8(34 ratings)

About

Dr. Rhett C. High, MD is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon practicing in Raleigh, North Carolina, at Raleigh Plastic Surgery Center. He has over 35 years of experience and has been with the center since 1996. Dr. High is recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor and specializes in breast reconstruction, among other cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. While pricing information isn't available, Dr. High accepts Medicare and a variety of other insurance plans.

Specialties

  • Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

Select a service to schedule an appointment · each is approximately 60 minutes

Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Each figure below is the average of the total costs patients reported in their own published reviews of Dr. Rhett C. High, with the number of reports and the years they were written. Prices are not adjusted for inflation and are not a quote: your final cost is set at consultation and depends on your specific medical needs. How we calculate these prices

Breast Reduction

$6,500

Average of 2 patient reports · 2013–2014

About typicalTypical in Raleigh: $6,000–$9,075 (median $7,500, 7 reports) compare ↗

Thigh Lift

$7,200

1 patient report · 2020

About typicalTypical nationally: $6,610–$14,000 (median $8,300, 27 reports) compare ↗

Tummy Tuck

$8,000

1 patient report · 2012

About typicalTypical in Raleigh: $7,000–$10,100 (median $8,400, 16 reports) compare ↗

Facelift

$10,000

1 patient report · 2014

About typicalTypical in Raleigh: $8,250–$11,125 (median $9,500, 6 reports) compare ↗

Breast Lift With Implants

$12,500

Average of 2 patient reports · 2017–2024

Above typicalTypical in North Carolina: $8,700–$12,040 (median $11,000, 7 reports) compare ↗

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Patient Experience

Dr. Rhett C. High Review Summary

3.8
Dr. High has a solid reputation with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars. While individual ratings vary slightly across platforms like US News (4/5), WebMD (3.1/5), and Google Reviews (4.3/5), they generally paint a positive picture of his practice.

Ratings from Other Platforms

health.usnews.com

4 out of 5

Based on 56 reviews

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doctor.webmd.com

3.1 out of 5

Based on 29 reviews

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Google Reviews

4.3 out of 5

Based on 18 reviews

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Dr. Rhett C. High, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina

Raleigh Plastic Surgery Center

1112 Dresser Ct, Raleigh, North Carolina

(919) 872-2616

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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)

$784

Payments

12

Compared to peers

Modest

Dr. Rhett C. High received $784 across 12 payments in 2025. That is higher than about 57% of the physicians here who received any industry payment. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation 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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Phone: (919) 872-2616

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Location & Contact Information

Raleigh Plastic Surgery Center

1112 Dresser Ct

Raleigh, North Carolina 27609

Office Information

Phone: (919) 872-2616

Where does Dr. Rhett C. High practice?

Doctor's Office

Raleigh Plastic Surgery Center (Primary)

1112 Dresser Ct, Raleigh, North Carolina 27609

(13 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Education

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
American Board Of Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Rhett C. High online?
The provided information does not specify whether online appointment booking is available.
Does Dr. Rhett C. High offer telehealth?
The provided information does not specify whether telehealth services are offered.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Rhett C. High?
Patient reviews highlight Dr. High's competence and caring approach. Patients discuss positive experiences with various procedures, including breast lift with augmentation, thigh lift, breast reduction, facelift, tummy tuck, liposuction, and rhinoplasty. While one negative review regarding a nose job exists, the majority of reviews express satisfaction with their results and Dr. High's care.
What areas of care does Dr. Rhett C. High cater to?
Dr. High specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery, with a particular focus on breast reconstruction. He performs a range of cosmetic procedures including breast lifts, breast reductions, facelifts, tummy tucks, thigh lifts, and rhinoplasty.