97 2023 WWW. BESTOFMP.COM www. Bes tOfMP. com | www. Bes tOfMP. Vi deo | www. Bes tOfMPpodcas t . com BEST DERMATOLOGIST Dr. McLean Sheperd has gotten under our skins in the best possibleway. The board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist has been practicing excellence for over two decades. She believes the skin is a key placewhere stress surfaces and champions individualized care for an overall healing process. Now that gives us goosebumps! Other finalists: Dr. Marguerite Germain, Dr. Lesly Davidson BEST EYE DOCTOR Mount Pleasant sees eye to eye with Dr. James Hill when it comes to cutting-edge and comprehensive eye care. Dr. Hill practices at MUSC Health Storm Eye Institute and has offices in Mount Pleasant and Summerville. Be sure to keep him in your sights. Other finalists: Dr. Brad Bodkin, Dr. Brad Majors, Dr. James Majors BEST FERTILITY SPECIALIST It can be frustrating trying to start a family when the star players in the matter just want to sit on the bench. However, the team at Coastal Fertility Specialists are ready to suit up and join the charge to victory. These specialists assist patients in virtually every aspect of infertility and reproductive endocrinology. Coastal Fertility determines the underlying cause of infertility and develops individual gameplans with the highest chances of achieving a successful pregnancy. That’s why Mount Pleasant readers have chosen these champions. Other finalists: Adore Fertility BEST FOR BOTOX INJECTIONS Turn that frown—or frown lines—upside down with this Best Of winner! Cameo Facial Aesthetics offers injectable treatments such as Botox®, Dysport®, Sculptra® and Kybella® to keep your face as fresh as the air blowing off the Cooper. Owned by Cameron Moskos, the CFA staff utilize extensive knowledge of laser, skincare, microneedling and other treatments to help every client achieve their aesthetic goals. Other finalists: AesthetiSpa, Germain Dermatology. BEST GASTROENTEROLOGIST Digest this: Dr. Derek Feussner of Palmetto Digestive has taken first prize from Mount Pleasant Magazine readers. Since joining PDD in 2018, he has helped patients withmany stomach and intestinal disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease, esophageal and stomach disorders and colorectal cancer. No one likes it when that “tummy ache” turns into somethingmore, but when it does, Dr. Feussner is ready to help. Other finalists: Dr. JoshuaWatson, Dr. Jeff Joyner. BEST GENERAL SURGEON The best hands east of the Cooper belong to Dr. Richard“Andy” Steadman. This celebrated surgeon treats many medical injuries and diseases such as breast cancer, skin lesions, chest and abdomen cancers, organ and tissue issues and various repairs. No one hopes to go under the knife, but with Steadman, it’s a piece of cake. Other finalists: Dr. Damon Simpson, Dr. Edward Morrison, Dr. Norman Khoury. BEST GERONTOLOGIST It’s not old news that Dr. Rex Morgan is the best of the best. This internist and geriatrician is a hot topic with Mount Pleasant residents over 50. He specializes in geriatric medicine, hospice care, palliative care, bone health, memory loss and general health promotion for people enjoying the golden years. Other finalists: Dr. Stela Susac-Pavic, Dr. John Kleckley. BEST HEARING AID PROVIDER You heard it correctly, the Lowcountry Costco staff have your hearing aid needs covered. These friendly faces start at the beginning, providing private hearing tests, device fittings and follow-up visits to find the most appropriate hearing aid for your lifestyle. Costco deals with four major hearing aid suppliers and offers a variety of styles at amazing prices. Other finalists: Holy City Hearing, Daniel Island Hearing. BEST HOSPITAL Founded in 1824, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is not only the oldest medical school in the South, it is also the number one hospital in South Carolina. It’s home to the state’s only integrated academic health sciences center, with a charge to serve the state through education, research and patient care. Mount Pleasant readers certainly gave credit where credit is due. Other finalists: East Cooper, Roper St. Francis.
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