Dorchester county, SC

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Dorchester County, South Carolina[edit | edit source]

  • Dorchester County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 136,555. Its county seat is St. George. Dorchester County is part of the Charleston-North Charleston, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Healthcare in Dorchester County[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Dorchester County, South Carolina is a vital aspect of the community, with several well-known healthcare facilities providing a range of services to residents.

Trident Health System[edit | edit source]

  • Trident Health System is a prominent healthcare provider in Dorchester County. It is a multi-hospital system with two acute care hospitals, Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center, and two freestanding emergency departments, Centre Pointe Emergency and Moncks Corner Medical Center. Trident Health System offers a comprehensive range of services including trauma care, cardiovascular care, and oncology services.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare[edit | edit source]

  • Roper St. Francis Healthcare is another significant healthcare provider in the county. It operates the Roper St. Francis Express Care in Summerville, which provides urgent care services. Roper St. Francis Healthcare is known for its commitment to quality and patient satisfaction.

Dorchester County EMS[edit | edit source]

  • Dorchester County EMS is the county's emergency medical services provider. It operates several ambulance stations throughout the county and provides emergency medical response and transport services.

Mental Health Services[edit | edit source]

  • Mental health services in Dorchester County are provided by the Dorchester County Mental Health Clinic, which is part of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health. The clinic offers a range of services including outpatient mental health treatment, crisis intervention, and community education programs.

Health Statistics[edit | edit source]

  • According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Dorchester County has a lower rate of uninsured individuals compared to the state average. The county also has a higher rate of individuals with a regular source of healthcare. However, the county has a higher rate of obesity and diabetes compared to the state average.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Dorchester County, South Carolina is comprehensive and accessible, with several well-known healthcare facilities providing a range of services. The county's healthcare providers are committed to improving the health and well-being of the community.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Dorchester county, SC



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Besong Dennis 1639514532 M Other 2012 Family Practice Summerville SC 29485
Bose Neeva 1619380573 F Other 2014 Family Practice 8445 Dorchester Rd North Charleston SC 29420 8436405008
Brazzel David 1912973298 MD M University Of California, Irvine, California College Of Medicine 1987 Family Practice 1114 N Main St Summerville SC 29483 8432128070
Burger Jan 1215001979 MD M Other Family Practice Suite 230 North Charleston SC 29420
Burger Jan 1215001979 MD M Other Family Practice Summerville SC 29485
Castellone David 1356308654 MD M University Of Vermont College Of Medicine 1982 Family Practice 213 W 4th N St Summerville SC 29483 8436956071
Cottrell Christina 1558877357 F University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine 2017 Family Practice 1516 Old Trolley Rd Suite 101 Summerville SC 29485 8432039393
Decastro Justine 1194936831 F University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine 2006 Family Practice 255 Midland Pkwy Summerville SC 29485 7372266700
Gerald Congdon 1568446326 M Other 1995 Family Practice 201 Business Ctr Dr Pawleys Island SC 29420 8884671117
Grob Curt 1396822391 M Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine 2005 Family Practice Summerville SC 29483

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Dorchester county, SC - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Martin Steine 1306379490 M Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine 2017 Anesthesiology 1962 Charlie Hall Blvd Charleston SC 29485 8437228000
Shane Cherry 1386986784 M University Of Maryland School Of Medicine 2013 Anesthesiology 1962 Charlie Hall Blvd Charleston SC 29485 8437228000
Yarbrough Lee 1851509780 M Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport 2005 Dermatology Suite 1202 North Charleston SC 29420
Nicolas Mazal 1659637569 M Other 2012 Diagnostic Radiology 8330 Medical Plaza Dr Charleston SC 29485 8667179687
Barr Nathan 1962061747 M Boston University School Of Medicine 2019 Emergency Medicine Summerville SC 29485
Lembo Nancy 1154388064 DO F New York College Of Osteo Medicine Of New York Institute Of Technology 1993 Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Pain Management Suite D Summerville SC 29485
Engles Todd 1316912017 MD M University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine 1996 Psychiatry Summerville SC 29485
Miller Karl 1902806011 MD M Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine 1980 Pulmonary Disease Critical Care (Intensivists) Sleep Medicine Summerville SC 29485



Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Green Shannon 1992772073 NP F Boston University School Of Medicine 1987 Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (Cns) 204 N Cedar St Suite 100 Summerville SC 29483 8438212480
Iannace Robert 1689643793 M Sherman College Of Straight Chiropractic 1983 Chiropractic Summerville SC 29485
Stone Jason 1699941260 M Sherman College Of Straight Chiropractic 1997 Chiropractic Unit 109 Summerville SC 29485
Yovic Steven 1003520404 M Palmer College Chiropractic - Davenport 2022 Chiropractic Summerville SC 29483
Beauchamp Megan 1275034829 F Other 2011 Clinical Social Worker Suite C Summerville SC 29483
Blanch-barr Michele 1245319342 F Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons 1984 Clinical Social Worker Suite E Summerville SC 29485
Digennaro Dawn 1174712574 F Other 1997 Clinical Social Worker Suite 400 Summerville SC 29485
Brown Brittany 1346916301 F Other 2019 Nurse Practitioner Summerville SC 29483
Brunson David 1538815584 M Other 2021 Nurse Practitioner Suite 250 Charleston SC 29420
Carasso Monique 1992835581 NP F Other 2019 Nurse Practitioner 295 Midland Pkwy Summerville SC 29485 8438474559

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