Novant Health welcomes additional specialty and surgical care options, continues to build Lowcountry presence

HILTON HEAD, S.C. – Novant Health is now welcoming patients at three clinics in Beaufort and Jasper counties, growing its network of digestive and surgical care offerings. Novant Health General Surgery – Hilton Head, formerly Surgical Specialists Hilton Head General & Laparoscopic Surgery, will continue to offer patients advanced surgical care guided by three surgeons. Novant Health Gastroenterology, formerly Hilton Head Gastroenterology, offers locations in both Hilton Head and Hardeeville, and will continue to help patients navigate a range of digestive concerns.

“With more than 60 years of combined service in the Lowcountry, we’re proud to welcome these clinics, surgeons and providers to our Novant Health network,” said Joel Taylor, president of the Novant Health Hilton Head area. “Their skill and expertise will help patients receive the critical care they need when it comes to surgical and gastroenterological needs. We look forward to working with them to further advance the care we provide to our patients and communities.”

Novant Health General Surgery – Hilton Head

Novant Health General Surgery – Hilton Head provides specialized knowledge and skill, delivering treatment that spans from diagnosis of a wide range of conditions to managing patient care before, during and after surgery. The clinic’s surgeons specialize in a wide range of advanced surgical techniques, including procedures involving the head and neck; vascular system; surgical oncology; breast, skin and soft tissue; abdomen; trauma and more.

The surgical team includes:

  • Christopher Culpepper, MD
  • Richard Hussong, MD
  • Thomas Rzeczycki, MD

Novant Health General Surgery – Hilton Head is located at 25 Hospital Center Commons, Suite 100, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926. Phone: 843-681-9489.

For more information, visit NovantHealth.org/SurgeryHiltonHead.

Novant Health Gastroenterology – Hilton Head and Hardeeville

Using advanced capabilities, the team at Novant Health Gastroenterology provides on-site diagnostic testing, including endoscopy, colonoscopy procedures and ultrasounds to diagnose common and complex digestive conditions. The clinic specialists manage and treat abdominal pain, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, ulcers, gallbladder concerns, liver concerns and more.

Novant Health Gastroenterology provides personalized care to fit patient needs, whether for managing a long-term digestive condition or seeking preventive care.

Clinicians include:

  • Michael Gilbreath, MD
  • Christy Nelson, APRN
  • Julie Sim, AGNP

Novant Health Gastroenterology – Hilton Head is located at 35 Bill Fries Drive, Building F, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926. Phone: 843-681-6668.

Novant Health Gastroenterology – Hardeeville is located at 300 New River Parkway, Building 6, Suite 11, Hardeeville, SC 29927. Phone: 843-208-3400.

For more information, visit NovantHealth.org/GastroHiltonHead or NovantHealth.org/GastroHardeeville.

 

About Novant Health
 
Novant Health is an integrated network of more than 900 locations, including 19 hospitals, more than 750 physician clinics and urgent care centers, outpatient facilities, and imaging and pharmacy services. This network supports a seamless and personalized healthcare experience for communities in North Carolina and South Carolina. Novant Health is nationally recognized for our unwavering commitment to safety and the highest quality care, and we serve as a catalyst for healthcare transformation through clinical trials, leading-edge research, innovative care delivery models and robust virtual care networks. The expertise and empathy of our more than 40,000 team members along with more than 8,500 independent and employed clinicians are at the heart of Our Cause as industry leaders caring for communities across the Carolinas. In 2024, Novant Health provided more than $1.6 billion in community benefit, including financial assistance and services.
 
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