Top Pediatricians in South Carolina
Nothing I have ever encountered strikes fear into my heart like an injured or sick child. I am reasonably sure that all other parents out there feel the same way. I am sure you don’t want to just trust any doctor in South Carolina with your children. You also likely are not willing to go through any trial and error with one of your own children as you would be willing to go through to find your own doctor.
A pediatrician is going to have to click with you and gain your trust before they see your child and I feel exactly the same way. Unlike many of our service listings, you do not want to wait to find a pediatrician until an emergency strikes. You want to have them on speed dial long before that. So now is the perfect time to use our South Carolina are list of top recommended pediatricians and start interviewing them. Find the one who you would trust with your children. Don’t forget that people change over time and that can apply to not only your doctors but also your pediatricians. If any of our South Carolina doctors have declined in their performance, please let us know! It is vital that we keep the below list updated with only the doctors that will care for your children as if they were their own. It is also a great idea to establish a pediatrician for short term work conditions even if they last less than a year. So if you will be stationed somewhere else, start researching area pediatricians now so you are as prepared as possible.
Lauren Lucas, MD
Mount Pleasant, SC
Dr. Lucas earned her Medical Degree in 2015 and then moved to Charleston to complete her residency in Pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Lucas loves the variety of General Pediatrics but has specific interests in Lactation and Infant Nutrition, Adolescent Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, and the care of children with chronic medical complexity.
Kelly Lipke, MD, FAAP
Mount Pleasant, SC
Dr. Lipke brings eight years of experience from MUSC, and eleven years of pediatric practice to Coastal Pediatric Associates. She is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, and currently has hospital privileges at Roper, St. Francis, and MUSC Hospitals.
Dr. Malcolm M. Rhodes
Charleston , SC
Dr. Malcolm M. Rhodes completed his MD degree from the Medical University of South Carolina and he is currently specializing in general pediatrics, infectious diseases, and behavioral medicine. Dr. Rhodes is presently part of the Parkwood Pediatric Group.
Dr. Sumita Debroy
Summerville , SC
Dr. Sumita Debroy completed her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Kansas and she is currently in practice at Sweetgrass Pediatrics. She previously worked in Walterboro, South Carolina for Edisto Pediatrics though.
Theodore M. DuBose, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Columbia, SC
Dr. Theodore M. DuBose is a graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina who is currently in pediatric practice at Sandhills Pediatrics. He also completed his internship and residency at the Medical University of South Carolina.
Dr. Colleen Boylston
Summerville, SC
Dr. Colleen Boylston completed her MD degree from the Creighton University School of Medicine. She underwent residency training in pediatrics at MUSC and subsequently joined the Sweetgrass Pediatrics team.
John David Allen, MD
North Augusta, SC
Dr. John David Allen completed his MD degree, internship, and residency at the Medical College of Georgia. He is currently affiliated with the University Health Care System where he is part of their pediatric team.
W. Laurin Graham, MD, FAAP
Mt. Pleasant, SC
Dr. W. Laurin Graham is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics as well. He attended medical school at MUSC and is currently part of the Coastal Pediatric Associates team.
C. Guy Castles, III, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Columbia, SC
Dr. Guy Castles completed his MD degree from the Medical University of South Carolina and his internship and residency at the same institution. He is currently part of the Pediatric Associates, P.A. team.
Dr. John Carroll
Columbia, SC
Dr. Carroll completed his medical degree from the USC School of Medicine and he is currently in practice at Children’s Choice Pediatrics. He completed his residency at Palmetto Health Richland Memorial Hospital and he has been in practice since 1998.
