Mount Pleasant Magazine Jan/Feb 2023

99 2023 WWW. BESTOFMP.COM www. Bes tOfMP. com | www. Bes tOfMP. Vi deo | www. Bes tOfMPpodcas t . com BEST IN-HOME HEALTH CARE PROVIDER With more than 700 offices in 13 countries and a strong presence throughout South Carolina, Comfort Keepers offers one-on-one personal companion care that is second to none. They also excel in home safety, mobility assistance and specialized care to 450-650 clients in nearly every corner of the state. Other finalists: Roper Home Health, Commonwise Home Care. BEST INDEPENDENT LIVING Notching its second Best Of award, Franke at Seaside retirement community in Mount Pleasant continues to set the standard for senior living. Celebrating 26 years in the same location, Franke at Seaside now offers assisted living, memory support, short-term rehabilitation and long-term care for approximately 350 seniors. Other finalists: South Bay, Somerby BEST LASIK SURGEON It’s clear why Dr. Kerry Solomon is internationally renowned for LASIK and refractive cataract surgery. He attracts patients from all over the country who want to be treated by a surgeon dedicated to helping patients enjoy a better quality of life through improved vision. Other finalists: Dr. GeorgeWaring, Dr. David O’Day. BEST MEMORY CARE Set among a graceful setting of palmettos, laurel oaks and willows near Highway 17, the Mount Pleasant Gardens community offers each of its seniors a holistic approach to care, a homelike environment and a personalized care plan tailored to meet the specific needs and desires of each resident. Other finalists: Somerby, Franke at Seaside. BEST MEN’S CLINIC: Two area men’s clinics duel and ultimately tie for the Best Of Mount Pleasant title. It’s easy to see why. The all-male staff of Charleston Men’s Clinic provides education and premier treatments to help men of all ages optimize their sexual health and overall quality of life in a comfortable environment built upon trust and communication. Lowcountry Male Clinic is a full-service clinic for men specializing in testosterone replacement, sexual performance, erectile dysfunction and much more. With so much to offer, it’s easy to see why these clinics both top the charts. Other finalists: MUSC BEST OB-GYN It’s important to choose from the top of the list when it comes to the matters down below. Dr. Christi Cook of East Cooper Medical Group gives patients throughout Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties a wide range of gynecological care for patients. Her specialty areas include pre-conceptual counseling, recurrent miscarriage evaluation, advanced laparoscopy andminimally invasive treatments for abnormal uterine bleeding. Other finalists: Dr. Toya Pound, Dr. Natalie Gregory. BEST OB-GYN PRACTICE Led by Best Of OB-GYN winner Dr. Christi Cook, East Cooper OB-GYN comes out on top as well. The practice offers patients an array of services relating to women’s health. More importantly, the knowledgeable staff have women throughout East Cooper singing their praises. Other finalists: Lowcountry OB-GYN, Mount Pleasant OB-GYN. BEST OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE Let’s get physical! The staff and therapists with Axis Hand and Physical Therapy treat a multitude of conditions. Their evaluation skills, combined with manual therapy techniques, aim to improve individual pain level, eliminate the need for prescription pain medicine and help patients quickly return to daily life. Other finalists: Happy Hearts Therapy, Coastal Therapy Services. BEST ORAL SURGERY PRACTICE This practice has everyone in town saying ahh (and ooh). With offices in Nexton, Mount Pleasant, Summerville and West Ashley, Dr. Courtney Shelbourne and his team at Shelbourne & Associates provide more dental implants than any other regional oral surgeon. Patients receive a lifetime warranty on all dental implants. Dental surgery isn’t a trip to DisneyWorld, but good deals and great staff get it a little closer. Other finalists: Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Specialists South Carolina, Charleston Oral and Facial Surgery

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