Mount Pleasant Magazine Jan/Feb 2023

103 2023 WWW. BESTOFMP.COM www. Bes tOfMP. com | www. Bes tOfMP. Vi deo | www. Bes tOfMPpodcas t . com BEST PODIATRIST The doc tor is in. With mor e than t wo decades of exper ienc e, Dr. Andr ew S affer of M oun t P leasan t specializ es in podia try and in both f oot and ank le sur ger y. H is ar eas of e xper tise include hammer t oe , neur oma, callus , plan tar fasciitis , bunion, a th’slefot oet and all t ypes of f oot pain. Other finalists: Dr . Rahn R avenel , Dr . John M ar ino , Dr . Jeffr ey A rmstr ong . BEST PRIMARY CARE DOCTOR The best means ha ving something f or ev er yone . Dr. John Knepp er with East C ooper M edical Gr oup is a member of the A mer ican A cadem y of F amily Physicians and A mer ican B oar d of F amily P rac tice. H is prac tice includes a v ar iet y of car e such as pedia tr ic and adolesc en t, adult and gynec olog ic ser vic es , ur gen t car e, outpa tien t sur ger y and labor ator y ser vic es . Other finalists: Dr . Jessica Hund , Dr . Lee A llison BEST PRIMARY CARE PRACTICE Reno wned in the Lowcoun try and the U .S., Medic al Univ ersit y of South C arolina (MUSC ) medical teams pr ovide car e from newbor ns to senior citiz ens . With a f ocus on individuals and c omplet e car e for en tire families , MUSC par tners with pa tien ts t o dev elop health car e plans f or all specific needs . Other finalists: Roper S t. Francis P rimar y C are, Sewee Family M edicine , Palmett o P rimar y C are. BEST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Claiming its thir d B est O f win, Frank e a t Seaside domina tes onc e again. Ho w fun must this plac e be? Thir ty-somethings with fake IDs must be lined up a t the ga te! A ll of this hoopla has us dr eaming of shuffle boar d tour namen ts, comf or table shoes and the most e xotic flavors of Jell- O! Other finalists: Somer by, South Ba y BEST SCHOOL NURSE Ashli Rushing of Palmetto Christian Academy is a native WestVirginian who earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing for mWestVirginia University. Rushing has lived in Charleston for 10 years and worked at MUSC for the last decade, with a specialty in orthopedics, trauma orthopedics, neurosurgery and neurology-stroke care. Rushing is a fan-favorite so wonderful that she likely has a line out the door! Other finalists: PatriciaTurner, Marjorie Bailey, GreggDavis BEST SENIOR CARE ADVOCATE Lighthouse Senior Living Solutions is a voice for senior citizens. The best advocates for those seeking assisted living, memory care or other independent living are available here. The years after retirement shouldn’t be something associated with dread and confusion, but excitement and clarity. Quality of life starts with quality advocates on the side of seniors! Other finalists: Cecilia Moore, Katelyn Hart BEST URGENT CARE Medical emerg ncies don’t care about your schedule, but the best facilities do! MEDcare Urgent Care strives to provide an excellent patient experience from start to finish. Since opening in June 2011, MUC has worked with the best medical providers in the community to ensure premium quality care and service for each patient. They offer services for illness, injury and wellness and prevention. Other finalists: Doctors Care, Sea Island Medical Care BEST UROLOGIST Practicing at The Men’s Center, Drs. Stanley Hall and Dennis Kubinski are board certified in urology. Dr. Hall treats stone disease, urologic cancer treatment and erectile dysfunction. Dr. Kubinski practices all facets of urologic surgery, with an interest in urologic oncology, minimally invasive surgery and percutaneous urologic surgery. Other finalists: Dr. Kelly Shaffer, Dr. Jonathan Picard BESTWEIGHT LOSS Weight loss can feel awfully heavy without the support of others. Serving clients at multiple locations, Metabolic Medical Center weight loss centers specialize in living healthy, both metabolic and accelerated weight loss programs, whole foods programs, healthy meal plans, weight loss programs for young adults, relief from joint pain, inflammation, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, bloating and much more. Other finalists: NV Fitness, Carolina Hormone and Health Center

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