www. Char l es tonPhys i c i ans . com | www.Hea l thL i nksChar l es ton . com | 53 BEST ORTHODONTIST Dr. Jed Kelley’s vast experience is one contributing factor to his prestigious reputation. He is currently the vice president of the South Carolina Association of Orthodontists and former president of the Georgia Orthodontists Foundation. Dr. Kelley attended the Medical College of Georgia and earned a postgraduate degree in orthodontics. BEST ORTHOPEDIC DOCTOR Specializing in the newest techniques of knee and shoulder surgery, Dr. James Dalton thrives on watching his patients recover and excel in their athletic pursuits. He can boast that one of his patients was on a winning Super Bowl team following a knee reconstruction. BEST PAIN MANAGEMENT PRACTICE Founded by Dr. Christopher Gray in 2008, Advantage Healthcare of Charleston is all about getting your muscles, bones, nerves, limbs and joints back into flexible shape. Care includes Euflexxa knee injections, all aspects of chiropractic and therapies such as the wobble chair and muscle stimulation. Regardless of your age, Advantage Healthcare gives you all the attention you need to make sure your body is working properly. BEST PATIENT ADVOCATE Maria Gmitro is the kind of health professional you rarely see – but you would be glad to know she’s present. As founder and president of the Breast Implant Safety Alliance, Gmitro collaborates with health care providers, regulators and legislators to support systems of education and accountability that promote patient safety. But her chief duty is to empower patients, making sure make sure medical treatments are as safe, effective and affordable as possible. BEST PEDIATRIC DENTIST Children and adults look forward to visiting Coastal Kids Dental & Braces. The staff promotes personalized dental care with education on oral surgery, braces when necessary and how to clean and care for your teeth every day. With nine locations and 20 dentists on hand, you never have to travel far for a checkup. BEST PEDIATRICIAN Dr. Stephen Stripling was still a child when he took an interest in pediatrics – partly because he was the son of a pediatrician. Since then, he has not only become board certified in pediatrics – he has helped turn the practice of Coastal Pediatric Associates into a trusted Lowcountry mainstay, caring for families and acting as a principal investigator in pediatric clinical research trials. BEST PEDIATRIC AFTER HOURS CLINIC Though only in the Lowcountry for the past 12 years, Coastal Pediatric Associates has become the area’s premier place for all things pediatric, especially for families who need to see a doctor after business hours. Whenever you need them, the professionals at CPA provide the highest level of pediatric care – handling short-term illness, long-term chronic disease and all-around well-being with locations in James Island, Mount Pleasant, Summerville and West Ashley. BEST PEDIATRIC PRACTICE Coastal Pediatric Associates is recognized for being accessible, comprehensive, family-centered, coordinated, compassionate and culturally effective. What it all means is that the staff, which includes Charleston’s top pediatrician, Dr. Stephen Stripling, takes the extra steps to learn about you, your family, your life situation and your health goals and preferences. Before your first visit is over, you will know that you and your child are full partners in CPA’s care. BEST PERIODONTIST Growing up in Christiansburg, Virginia, Dr. Jennifer Wade remembers always being around dental professionals. Her grandparents were dentists – and now she not only carries on the family tradition, she has become a specialist in caring for gums and bone supporting the teeth. Using LANAP lasers, 3D CT scanners, guided surgery, digital X-rays and sedation dentistry, Dr. Wade gives you every chance to keep your teeth firmly in place. BEST PERSONAL TRAINER If you come to Alicia O’Conner at the MUSC Wellness Center, be prepared to go the distance in getting your weight right, your body fit and your daily habits altered. Now with more than 25 years of experience in personal fitness and wellness training, including post-rehabilitation and disease management, O’Connor surfs, hikes, skis – and will personally see to it that you become the best and fittest you.
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