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 | 55 BEST PHARMACIST Word to the wise – you want the best from your pharmacist, and HealthLinks readers voted that person to be Mary Wise. Founder and pharmacist-in-charge at Herold’s Pharmacy, the West Ashley resident takes a personal pride in serving the community. BEST PHARMACY Many Lowcountry residents have opted for Herold's Pharmacy in West Ashley – not because of proximity or better medicine but because of its people. Founded in 2010 by locals Mary and Michael Wise, Herold’s pharmacists and technicians have made a reputation of knowing their customers, solving their needs without a lot of waiting and accepting all public and private insurance with the lowest prices around. BEST PHYSICAL THERAPIST Having been a physical therapy professional since graduating from the Medical University of South Carolina almost 20 years ago, Kim Durst of Axis Hand and Physical Therapy treats patients in all aspects of training and conditioning. Whether it’s developing a fitness and wellness plan, preventing disability, joint replacement rehabilitation or teaching you how to prevent or manage your condition to achieve long-term health benefits, Durst gives hands-on care to restore your mobility and help you toward a full, painless recovery. BEST PLASTIC SURGEON A trusted name nationally and locally for more than 18 years, Dr. Sonny O refreshes the natural beauty of women and men. Specializing in facial plastic surgery, Dr. O developed the Timeless Lift to diminish all the signs of aging. His surgical and nonsurgical rejuvenation of the face, body and breasts is complemented by an attentive staff, a convenient outpatient surgery and after care center and excellent results. BEST PLASTIC SURGEON PRACTICE When it comes to plastic surgery, Lowcountry residents will tell you that Dr. Sonny O Plastic Surgery and MedSpa in Mount Pleasant is about as good as it gets. Refreshing the natural beauty of women and men, his surgical procedures involve the face, body and breasts. His nonsurgicals include laser, BodyTite, FaceTite, injectibles and cosmetic fillers, natural fat transfer, thread lifts, timeless glow and chemical peels. Try him – you only have everything to gain. BEST PODIATRIST When it comes to foot and ankle care, Dr. Adam Brown specializes in nearly every conceivable area, including ankle sprains, gout, ingrown toenails, fungal toenails, plantar warts, foot and ankle fractures, foot and ankle surgery, foot and ankle orthotics and radial pulse wave therapy – as well as reconstructive surgery. With his 25+ years of experience in the medical field, your feet couldn’t be in better hands. BEST PRIMARY CARE DOCTOR Dr. Deanna Vroman makes it simple: She specializes in primary care and internal medicine. She is affiliated with numerous hospitals in South Carolina, including the Medical University of South Carolina. With more than 28 years of experience, Dr. Vroman provides you with long-term, comprehensive care in both the office and in the hospital – and her many patients like it just that simple. BEST PRIMARY CARE AND SPECIALTY PRACTICE Palmetto Primary Care Physicians is the largest independent multispecialty group practice in South Carolina. This group comprises more than 100 medical providers with a wide range of expertise in primary and specialty care, including endocrinology, gastroenterology, neurology and physical therapy. With 32 primary care locations throughout Charleston, Columbia and other parts of the Lowcountry, 11 specialty care offices and one urgent care facility in North Charleston, PPCP is hard to miss – or beat. BEST PSYCHIATRIST With over 25 years of experience in the Charleston area, and double board-certified in adult, child and adolescent psychiatry, Dr. Ricardo Fermo helps you improve coping skills, levels of functioning and all parts of your life. Whether you suffer from depression, anxiety, mood disorder, ADHD or bipolar disorder, Dr. Fermo’s compassion and support will help you thrive. BEST PULMONOLOGIST Plainly put, Dr. Chung Lee helps his patients breathe – in all the right ways. Be it issues with asthma, interstitial lung disease, cystic fibrosis, neuromuscular disease, immune systems, viruses or lung-related questions – or just re-assurance for a loved one needing technology-dependent services, Dr. Lee uses his expertise in pediatric pulmonology and sleep medicine to get you all the breath you need without the pain and suffering.

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