Dr. Joel Rodman Epperson, MD

Dr Epperson performed a breast reduction and "reverse tummy tuck" on me in 2009 when he was in Memphis. I looked grotesque afterwards, like two fried eggs on my chest and skin "pooches" everywhere, but he assured me he would make it right but that we had to take time and wait for some healing before more could be done. I trusted him. I went for a few follow ups where he had to drain areas all over my chest and stomach. (I have since learned that is not normal) Then 3-4 months later after surgery when I called to set up the very important "next step" appointment, I was told that he had left town and referred me to another doctor in another practice that would "take care of me". HE NEVER CALLED OR TRIED CONTACTING ME IN ANY WAY! No one would tell me where he went. After one attempt at corrective surgery by this new doctor that Epperson sent me to, where he had to use artificial skin inside my breast so that he could insert implants (and corrective tummy tuck), I thought ok, this… might turn out alright, but when I called for my next appointment, he had closed down his office and later died. I went into depression and vowed never to go to another plastic surgeon and to just live with my still deformed chest. However, recently I have been forced to do something because the implants are "sliding" out of my breast cavity, because Dr. Epperson's surgery removed the "fold" or shelf and the artificial skin placed there is no longer working. Of course, at my own expense Dr. Epperson, will you read this review, and maybe now do the right thing?! Pamela Cooper

Dr. Epperson went above and beyond with my surgery. He called the evening I was discharged to check on me and make sure there were no problems and to answer any questions I had. Dr. Epperson was very personable and had great bed side manners at all follow up appointments. Waiting time was minimal. Results of surgery exceeded my expectations. Dr. Epperson and his office staff were very helpful and awesome to work with! I would most definitely recommend others to use Dr. Epperson.

Great plastic surgeon. Makes you feel very confident in what you are wanting done and explains everything in detail! Would recommend him over and over!

Dr. Epperson was GREAT with all the above during my breast reduction, lesson my fears. Thank you for giving me what I wanted.

Wonderful Doctor

I had Stage III breast cancer and so had to have my right breast removed. I chose reconstruction, which I am NOT happy with. My new "breast" looks like a large pec. It sits too high (he said it would drop but it hasn't). It does not even begin to resemble a breast. It is not large enough (he said he couldn't stretch my skin anymore because I had to have the skin removed in surgery). Hmmm...if I gained a ton of weight I bet the skin would stretch. I do NOT recommend him.

SUCH A GREAT DR AND STAFF.

The whole staff was good to me and is still good to me, I could tell they all care I am glad that Dr. Epperson is my doctor

Doctor Joel Epperson is one fine doctor. Plenty of experiece. Hardworking gentleman. Excellent doctor.