HealthLinks Charleston May/June 2023

www. Char l es tonPhys i c i ans . com | www.Hea l thL i nksChar l es ton . com | 35 BEST AMBULATORY COMPANY Flashing lights and blaring sounds aren’t needed when you’re the best – well, in this case, they might be. With all the bells and whistles, Medical University of South Carolina was voted Best Ambulatory Company. BEST AUDIOLOGIST Helping patients hear and live better, Dr. Jennifer Esse of HearingLife has earned the accolade of Best Audiologist. Dr. Esse has been dedicated to her patients and to audiology for 20 years; she compassionately helps patients navigate hearing evaluations, hearing aid services, assisted listening devices and hearing protective services – just a few of the services she provides. BEST BARIATRIC DOCTOR Coastal Carolina Bariatric and Surgical Center’s Dr. Neil McDevitt is motivated by celebrating the happiness of his patients’ victories. His expertise and his personal attention to treating people, not their medical problems, makes him our reader’s choice for best bariatric doctor. BEST BEDSIDE MANNER (M.D.) Coastal Vascular & Vein Center’s Dr. Kenneth DeSart has successfully served his patients with extraordinary talent, compassion and care. Described by his patients as “attentive,” “kind” and “efficient,” Dr. DeSart earned top votes for best bedside manner. BEST BEDSIDE MANNER (NON-M.D.) Who better to have by your side than the best: John Schulte, PA-C, of South Carolina Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center. Likely due in-part to the perspective he gained from the shoulder injury he experienced as a baseball catcher, he’s ironically a great shoulder to lean on. BEST CANCER CENTER MUSC Health Hematology Oncology at Hollings Cancer Center is the “Holl-y” grail of cancer care. It’s one of 71 National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers in the nation and the only one in South Carolina. BEST CARDIOLOGIST Dr. Michael Craig’s got rhythm, keeping the beat of great care and improving the heartbeats of patients at multiple hospitals in the greater Charleston area. Dr. Craig has been a cardiologist for more than 20 years, and he enjoys improving quality of life in a diverse population of patients. BEST CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital envisions what’s possible for every child every day. From promoting healthy lifestyles to offering lifesaving treatments, the hospital’s team delivers comprehensive care and pediatric expertise with a focus on the needs of children and their families. BEST CHIROPRACTOR You want to trust a chiropractor who always has your back. HealthLinks readers pick Dr. Christopher Gray for his keen ability to prevent, diagnose and treat conditions associated with the neuromusculoskeletal system, while improving each patient’s functionality and quality of life. BEST COLORECTAL SURGEON With an outstanding reputation for excellent outcomes and personal attention, Dr. Margarita Murphy – a colorectal surgeon, published author and speaker – pulled in the most votes for this year’s Best. BEST DERMATOLOGIST In addition to her winning smile, Dr. Joni Mazza-McCrann is one of the Medical University of South Carolina's top specialists for skin health and wellness. Originally from Queens, New York, she trained at both St. Luke's-Roosevelt and the Beth Israel divisions of Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. Whether your dermatology needs are pediatric, adolescent, women’s, cosmetic, surgical or skin cancer and excision, Dr. Joni is your best bet for your best skin. BEST DERMATOLOGY CENTER Germain Dermatology offers the finest in dermatological patient care with the most cutting-edge medical, surgical, cosmetic and aesthetic services available today. Board-certified Dr. Marguerite Germain and her staff provide exceptional experiences, genuine care and outstanding results. Patients discover what it feels like to be their best, beautiful selves. BEST DENTAL PRACTICE Crosslands Dental Associates, led by Drs. Steve Crossland and David Bodie, features a team of first-rate hygienists and assistants who use cutting-edge dental technology to keep patients’ teeth healthy. Drs. Crossland and Bodie bring more than 30 years of their expertise to the Lowcountry. They look forward to seeing a steadfast list of returning patients and welcoming new ones, too.

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