Rhett High, MD

Dr. Rhett High joined Raleigh Plastic Surgery Center in 1996 and is actively engaged in the practice of plastic and reconstructive surgery. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery in 1999, and he was re-certified in 2009.
 

Dr. High completed his undergraduate bachelor of science degree at Pennsylvania State University He then went on to attend medical school at Johns Hopkins University, his general surgery residency at the University of Florida and his plastic and reconstructive surgery fellowship at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Dr. High was also a Clinical Assistant Professor for the Department of Surgery at the University of North Carolina.

Special Clinical Interests

  • Breast Reconstruction
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Reduction
  • Breast Lift (Mastopexy) (With or Without Augmentation)
  • Gynecomastia (Male Breast Reduction)
  • Facelift and Brow Lift
  • Neck Rejuvenation
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Rhinoplasty (surgery of the nose)
  • Liposuction (standard and ultrasonic)
  • Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
  • Brachioplasty (Arm Lift)
  • Thigh Lift
  • BOTOX® Injections
  • Dysport® Injections
  • JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel
  • Restylane®
  • Body Contouring After Weight Loss
  • Skin Cancer Removal and Reconstruction
  • Complex Wound Reconstruction
  • Skin Grafting

Education Background

Undergraduate – Bachelor of Science Degree at Pennsylvania State University
Medical School – Johns Hopkins University
General Surgery Residency – University of Florida
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship – Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, University of North Carolina

Certifications
Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery 1999
Re-Certified 2009

Membership

  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • North Carolina Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • North Carolina Medical Society
  • Fellow American College of Surgeons
  • Pretty in Pink Foundation for Breast Cancer Support
  • Participant Wake County Project Access
  • Medical Staff Leadership Rex Healthcare
  • Hospital Privileges
  • Rex Healthcare
  • Duke Raleigh Hospital (formerly Raleigh Community Hospital)
  • WakeMed Main Campus
  • WakeMed Cary
  • WakeMed North
  • Johnston Memorial Hospital

Personal Interests

Married, with three children.

Enjoys many sports, travel and boating.