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Family Medicine Doctors in South Carolina

Family doctors care for people of every age, from children to grandparents, and are often the first stop for any health question. Below are 47 family medicine doctors practising in South Carolina, across Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Florence, Spartanburg and Greenwood, with what to bring and ask so your visit counts.

Family Medicine Doctors in South Carolina

  1. Jose D. Chavez, MD Family Medicine Columbia, SC 29212
  2. John M. Ferguson, MD Family Medicine Charleston, SC 29414
  3. Jonathan S. Lekoshere, DO Family Medicine Greenville, SC 29607
  4. Lauren A. Lisath, MD Family Medicine Florence, SC 29505
  5. Padmapriya Kalingiam-Vasudevan, MD Family Medicine Spartanburg, SC 29301
  6. Hugh C. Robinson, MD Family Medicine Greenwood, SC 29646
  7. Alexis Gregorio-Snyder, MD Family Medicine Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
  8. Caroline H. Sanders, MD Family Medicine Anderson, SC 29621
  9. Aruna Bapat, MD Family Medicine Greer, SC 29651
  10. Francis E. Heidt, MD Family Medicine Simpsonville, SC 29681
  11. Timothy J. Sanders, MD Family Medicine Seneca, SC 29672
  12. Barry S. Katz, MD Family Medicine Summerville, SC 29485
  13. Tracy D. Ridgill, MD Family Medicine Sumter, SC 29150
  14. Ashley J. Dean, MD Family Medicine Lexington, SC 29072
  15. Georgia Garrett Family Medicine North Charleston, SC 29405
  16. James O. Williams, MD Family Medicine West Columbia, SC 29169
  17. Adebola Bamidele, DO Family Medicine Manning, SC 29102
  18. Richard T. Wilkes, MD Family Medicine Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
  19. Carl S. Li, MD Family Medicine Cheraw, SC 29520
  20. Frederick W. Parker, MD Family Medicine Aiken, SC 29801
  21. Greg W. Edens, MD Family Medicine Easley, SC 29642
  22. Cole Dattel Family Medicine Conway, SC 29526
  23. Kaleigh Featherstone, DO Family Medicine Rock Hill, SC 29732
  24. Cecil Y. Brown, MD Family Medicine Laurens, SC 29360
  25. Timothy S. Shaver, MD Family Medicine Orangeburg, SC 29118
  26. Paul A. Lingoes, MD Family Medicine Lancaster, SC 29720
  27. Ricky G. Davidson, MD Family Medicine Travelers Rest, SC 29690
  28. John W. Green, MD Family Medicine Newberry, SC 29108
  29. Sean Nguyen, MD Family Medicine Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
  30. Robert W. Lisle, MD Family Medicine Bluffton, SC 29910
  31. Christopher E. Madison, MD Family Medicine Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
  32. Doshandra N. Nelson, MD Family Medicine Gaffney, SC 29341
  33. Todd E. Johnson, MD Family Medicine Beaufort, SC 29902
  34. Sarah K. Heincelman, MD Family Medicine Moncks Corner, SC 29461
  35. Scott Rice, DO Family Medicine North Augusta, SC 29841
  36. Robert Neiberger Family Medicine Goose Creek, SC 29445
  37. Jonathan L. Sack, MD Family Medicine Hilton Head, SC 29926
  38. Amber J. Childers, DO Family Medicine Due West, SC 29639
  39. Ruta Rimkiene, MD Family Medicine Pawleys Island, SC 29585
  40. Amber Hendricks Family Medicine Landrum, SC 29356
  41. Margaret K. Ball, MD Family Medicine Indian Land, SC 29707
  42. Brian M. Heaster, MD Family Medicine Darlington, SC 29532
  43. Bruce S. Johnston, MD Family Medicine Abbeville, SC 29620
  44. Timothy E. Fenlon, MD Family Medicine Clemson, SC 29634
  45. Matilda S. Malm, MD Family Medicine Georgetown, SC 29440
  46. Pramila G. Shanbhag, MD Family Medicine Woodruff, SC 29388
  47. Kelly Baker, FNPC Family Medicine Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Listings come from the CMS NPPES NPI Registry, the public federal record of licensed providers, checked October 2026. Being listed is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and we do not receive anything from these doctors. Call the office to confirm insurance, availability and that they are accepting new patients. In an emergency, call 911.

When to see a family medicine doctor

Common reasons

  • Check-ups and preventive care for the whole family
  • Colds, infections and minor injuries
  • Long-term conditions
  • Children's and women's health
  • Referrals to specialists

Signs it may be time

  • You want one doctor for your whole household
  • Something new has come up and you are not sure who to see
  • You need a referral to a specialist
  • You are due for a check-up or screening

How to get the most from your family medicine doctor visit

1

Before: what to bring

  • A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often
  • Your insurance card and photo ID
  • Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them
  • Vaccination records, especially for children
2

During: questions to ask

  • Is this something you can treat, or should I see a specialist?
  • What screenings am I due for at my age?
  • What would make you want to see me sooner?
  • How do I reach the office between visits?
3

After: what to keep track of

  • New symptoms and when they started
  • How you feel after any change your doctor suggested
  • Questions as they come up, so none are forgotten

After your visit

Keep the plan going between appointments

A family doctor sees you for many small moments over years. Keeping a simple log between visits means each appointment starts from what actually happened, not from memory. Emerge Care, free to download on iPhone, is built for exactly that: tell it how you feel in your own words, get plain answers with the source behind every fact, and walk into your next family medicine doctor appointment in South Carolina with a one-page summary and your questions ready.

  • Log symptoms and side effects by talking
  • Answers that name their source
  • One-page visit summary PDF
  • Health records stay on your iPhone
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Questions

How do I find a family medicine doctor in South Carolina?

This page lists 47 family medicine doctors practising in South Carolina, including Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Florence, Spartanburg and Greenwood, from the federal NPI Registry. Call the office to confirm they take your insurance and are accepting new patients.

Do I need a referral to see a family medicine doctor in South Carolina?

It depends on your insurance plan, not the state. HMO plans usually need a referral from your primary care doctor; many PPO plans do not. Check with your plan before booking.

What should I bring to my first family medicine doctor appointment?

A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often; Your insurance card and photo ID; Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them; Vaccination records, especially for children.

Can a family medicine doctor be my primary care doctor?

Yes. Family medicine doctors are primary care doctors for people of all ages.

Do family doctors see children?

Yes. Unlike internists, family medicine doctors are trained to care for children as well as adults.

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