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109 verified Aetna Doctors in Charleston, SC
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Availability last updated 10/02/2026
Primary Care Doctor
5.00
·14 reviews
4.5 mi · 880 Island Park Dr, Ste 220, Daniel Island, SC 29492
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended ·
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From a young age, I knew I wanted to work in a field that would benefit my community. Since I've always been fascinated by science and love connecting with people on a daily basis, medicine was a logical career. I strive to be enmeshed in the community so that I'm able to help my patients with any n...Click to read more
Next available: today
Primary Care Doctor
4.79
·77 reviews
Great first consultation! The doctor's High Tech AI Nurse is impressive! (and pretty) - Mar 18, 2026 by Alberto R.Click to read more
4.5 mi · 1027 Physicians Dr, Ste 210 A, Charleston, SC 29414
In-network · Aetna
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Dr. Lokendra Thakur is a skilled internist who is board-certified in critical care medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He provides comprehensive care for adults, with expertise in managing chronic disorders such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, obesity, anxiety, i...Click to read more
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Primary Care Doctor
4.79
·14 reviews
3 mi · 10-B Farmfield Ave, Charleston, SC 29407
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience ·
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My family is responsible for helping me choose medicine as my career path. They saw my interests in science and in caring for people, and encouraged me to go to nursing school. After one semester, I realized I enjoyed my science classes more than my nursing classes, so I switched to pre-med, a decis...Click to read more
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Urgent Care Clinic
3.5 mi · 1798 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients ·
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At Prisma Health Urgent Care, our mission is to help patients feel valued and well-cared for. We offer best-in-class urgent care services in the greater midlands and upstate, South Carolina area, starting with certified medical providers who specialize in urgent care medicine, clean, modern faciliti...Click to read more
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Primary Care Doctor
4.64
·11 reviews
5.5 mi · 570 Long Point Rd, Ste 130, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · 23 years of experience · Highly recommended ·
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My path to medicine was not a traditional one; I chose the field later than most. After having worked at nature camps teaching, taking people on outdoor adventures and leading team-building exercises, I was ready for a change. I liked helping people encounter and overcome intimidating events in thei...Click to read more
Next available: Tue, Oct 6
Primary Care Doctor
4.93
·30 reviews
4.5 mi · 880 Island Park Dr, Ste 200, Daniel Island, SC 29492
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Highly recommended ·
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Family medicine offers me the opportunity to care for entire families, from childhood through every stage of adulthood. I earned my medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina, where I also completed my residency in family medicine and served as chief resident. Early in my career, I...Click to read more
Next available: Tue, Oct 20
Primary Care Doctor
5.00
·30 reviews
4.5 mi · 880 Island Park Dr, Ste 220, Daniel Island, SC 29492
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Highly recommended ·
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I believe medicine was a calling for me. Practicing internal medicine for over 35 years, I have treated patients with complex and severe illnesses, including diabetes mellitus, hypertension and lipid disorders. And I consider it a privilege. I'm board-certified in internal medicine (specifically, a...Click to read more
Next available: Fri, Oct 23
Primary Care Doctor
4.90
·30 reviews
6 mi · 1280 Hospital Dr, Ste 201, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · 19 years of experience · Highly recommended ·
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As a primary care physician and internist, I have spent more than 20 years building relationships with patients and managing a broad range of medical concerns. I bring that experience to bear every day, with a focus on a wide range of patient needs from routine preventative care to managing ongoing ...Click to read more
Next available: Wed, Oct 7
Primary Care Doctor
4.73
·30 reviews
5.5 mi · 570 Long Point Rd, Ste 130, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Highly recommended ·
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Originally from the Chicago area, my path to medicine took shape when I attended the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine under the U.S. Navy Health Professions scholarship program. After graduation, I completed my internship and residency in family medicine at the U.S. Navy Hospital in Char...Click to read more
Next available: Thu, Oct 15
Primary Care Doctor
4.87
·30 reviews
6 mi · 851 Leonard Fulghum Blvd, Ste 100, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · 25 years of experience · Highly recommended ·
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My interest in medicine started early in college. I witnessed a motor vehicle accident on the highway and thought it would be good to have the skills to help people in need. I became an emergency medical technician and eventually a paramedic. Helping people with medical problems is both challenging ...Click to read more
Next available: Tue, Oct 13
Primary Care Doctor
4.48
·23 reviews
6 mi · 1280 Hospital Dr, Ste 201, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients ·
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Family medicine offers me the opportunity to care for people at every stage of life, from childhood through the senior years, and often for entire families over many years. I am board-certified in family medicine and have practiced across a range of settings in South Carolina, from urgent care and c...Click to read more
Next available: Thu, Oct 15
Nurse Practitioner
4.63
·8 reviews
I found a primary care physician and an ob/gyn!! - Sep 16, 2026 by Candice S.Click to read more
4.5 mi · 1027 Physicians Dr, Ste 210 A, Charleston, SC 29414
In-network · Aetna
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · Excellent wait time ·
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Lakosha Wade, NP, is a compassionate Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing personalized, patient-centered primary care. She takes the time to understand each patient’s health concerns, medical history, and individual goals to develop thoughtful, personalized care plans. She provides comprehensi...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, Oct 5
Physician Assistant
4.90
·30 reviews
4.5 mi · 880 Island Park Dr, Ste 200, Daniel Island, SC 29492
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended ·
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Caring for patients across every stage of life has always been at the heart of my work. My path started early, with research roles in pediatrics, gastroenterology and infectious diseases. During my training, I rotated through emergency medicine, family medicine, general surgery, internal medicine, p...Click to read more
Next available: Tue, Oct 6
Nurse Practitioner
5.00
·30 reviews
5.5 mi · 570 Long Point Rd, Ste 130, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended ·
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After earning my undergraduate degree in nursing, I spent seven years gaining diverse clinical experience. I worked locally at Roper St. Francis and the Medical University of South Carolina, as well as across the country as a travel nurse. I later advanced my education by earning a Doctor of Nursing...Click to read more
Next available: Tue, Oct 6
Physician Assistant
5.00
·30 reviews
6 mi · 851 Leonard Fulghum Blvd, Ste 100, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended ·
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Growing up in Portland, Oregon, I always wanted to use my interest in science and biology to help those around me and be a positive influence in the lives of others. I set out to make that dream a reality by earning my undergraduate degree in physiology before earning a master's degree in physician ...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, Oct 5
Physician Assistant
5.00
·22 reviews
6 mi · 851 Leonard Fulghum Blvd, Ste 100, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended ·
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Ever since my high school anatomy class, I knew I loved science. To make it a career I would enjoy, I knew I would need to find a way to blend science with my love for interacting with and getting to know people. I see medicine as the ultimate intersection of science and interpersonal relationships;...Click to read more
Next available: Thu, Oct 8
Urgent Care Clinic
5.00
·1 review
11.5 mi · 1101 Greythorne Dr, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time
Next available: today
Physician Assistant
4.96
·28 reviews
11 mi · 3400 Salterbeck St, Ste 100A, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended ·
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Raised in Ellicott City, Maryland, I went on to Seton Hill University to attend its accelerated BS/MS Physician Assistant Program, where I received both my Bachelor and Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. I also obtained a minor in Spanish with a focused training in medical Spanish, so...Click to read more
Next available: Fri, Nov 20
Physician Assistant
5.00
·30 reviews
19 mi · 202 Nexton Sq Dr, Summerville, SC 29486
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended ·
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My path into medicine began in the United States Air Force, where I served for more than 20 years as a physician assistant providing family medicine, urgent care and occupational medicine to service members and their families, both stateside and overseas. That experience shaped the way I practice to...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, Oct 19
Primary Care Doctor
4.77
·13 reviews
60.5 mi · 25 Hospital Ctr Blvd, Ste 105, Hilton Head, SC 29926
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience ·
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As a family physician, I believe in the importance of treating the whole person and the vital role family plays in individual health. This holistic approach enables me to provide continuous and comprehensive care, build long-term trust with my patients, and emphasize preventive health to coordinate ...Click to read more
Next available: Wed, Dec 23
Primary Care Doctor
5.00
·30 reviews
65 mi · 29 Plantation Park Dr, Ste 203, Bluffton, SC 29910
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Highly recommended ·
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I take great pride in my training and extensive experience in internal medicine. With 25 years of practice, I understand that every patient has unique goals and needs. My commitment to excellence in healthcare extends beyond patient interaction; I also dedicate time to training nurse practitioners a...Click to read more
Next available: Wed, Dec 30
Primary Care Doctor
4.87
·30 reviews
68 mi · 40 Okatie Ctr Blvd S, Ste 100, Okatie, SC 29909
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Highly recommended ·
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Medicine has taken me from Cordoba, Argentina, to the coast of South Carolina, and every step of that path has shaped how I care for patients today. I earned my medical degree at the National University of Cordoba, then completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Buenos A...Click to read more
Next available: Thu, Oct 15
Physician Assistant
5.00
·30 reviews
60.5 mi · 25 Hospital Ctr Blvd, Ste 105, Hilton Head, SC 29926
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended ·
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From a young age, I had a strong interest in science and a deep desire to help others. My passion for medicine began in high school when I took an anatomy and physiology class; I was instantly hooked on learning how the human body works. In high school a soccer injury to my shoulder required surger...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, Nov 2
Primary Care Doctor
5.00
·11 reviews
67.5 mi · 400 Buckwalter Pl Blvd, Ste 2100, Bluffton, SC 29910
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · 22 years of experience · Highly recommended ·
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My path to medicine has always been rooted in a deep commitment to caring for people. That commitment drives everything I do - from the way I approach each appointment to the experience I strive to create for every patient who walks through our doors. My practice focuses on adult primary care, chro...Click to read more
Next available: Wed, Nov 11
Physician Assistant
4.90
·10 reviews
65 mi · 11 Arley Way, Ste 201, Bluffton, SC 29910
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended ·
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From a young age, I knew a career in medicine was in my future. Directly improving the lives of those in my community has always been an interest of mine, and when I realized medicine would allow me to do that while further exploring my love of science, it became the only logical choice for a career...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, Oct 5
Nurse Practitioner
5.00
·15 reviews
65 mi · 29 Plantation Park Dr, Ste 203, Bluffton, SC 29910
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended ·
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My path into healthcare began at my grandmother's bedside, as I cared for her near the end of her life. She told me she wished I could have been her nurse, and those words have shaped everything about the way I practice. Patients feel their best when they feel heard and supported. That belief is at ...Click to read more
Next available: Tue, Oct 20
Primary Care Doctor
5.00
·30 reviews
72 mi · 375 Hope Pond Way, Unit 107, Bluffton, SC 29910
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended ·
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Growing up, healthcare was a constant presence in my life. My father worked as a chiropractor and my mother as a nurse and watching them care for others drew me toward a similar path. That calling eventually led me to osteopathic medicine, where I feel fortunate to carry on a family tradition of car...Click to read more
Nurse Practitioner
4.93
·30 reviews
68 mi · 40 Okatie Ctr Blvd S, Ste 100, Okatie, SC 29909
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended ·
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I've been working in my dream job for more than 19 years. My areas of specialty include pediatrics, gastroenterology and family medicine. My goal is to build a strong rapport with my patients. I hope to be their healthcare partner for many years. I believe in treating patients holistically and in ...Click to read more
Next available: Wed, Oct 14
Nurse Practitioner
5.00
·7 reviews
67.5 mi · 400 Buckwalter Pl Blvd, Ste 2100, Bluffton, SC 29910
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended ·
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I became a nurse practitioner after many years caring for patients at the bedside, including in hospital and ICU settings. That experience taught me how important it is to listen closely, explain health information clearly and support patients and families during stressful times. Before becoming a n...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, Dec 7
Family Nurse Practitioner (Virtual)
Florence, SC
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits ·
Primary Care Doctor
5.00
·30 reviews
11 mi · 3400 Salterbeck St, Ste 100A, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · 20 years of experience · Highly recommended ·
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I particularly enjoy adolescent health, women's health and educating all my patients on preventive medicine. I am certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. I grew up in Summerville, South Carolina, and knew I wanted to make my care...Click to read more
Family Nurse Practitioner (Virtual)
Reevesville, SC
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits ·
Nurse Practitioner (Gastroenterology) (Virtual)
Reevesville, SC
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits ·
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Alexandra Hudak is a board-certified nurse practitioner who cares deeply about helping patients navigate digestive health concerns. At Oshi, she treats each patient as a whole person—not just a diagnosis. Her goal is to build strong, trusting partnerships with patients, where education and preventio...Click to read more
Primary Care Doctor
5.00
·30 reviews
60.5 mi · 25 Hospital Ctr Blvd, Ste 105, Hilton Head, SC 29926
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Highly recommended ·
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I grew up in Portland, Indiana, where an early interest in science and biology set me on the path toward medicine. That interest carried me through my undergraduate studies and into Indiana University School of Medicine, and it grew into a specific focus on family medicine. Following my internship a...Click to read more
Primary Care Doctor
4.81
·21 reviews
65 mi · 11 Arley Way, Ste 201, Bluffton, SC 29910
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended ·
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You could say that I come from a medical family. My father and grandfather were physicians, and my mother is a nurse. I saw the impact all these relatives had on our community, and I knew I wanted to have a similar impact. Later, when I began to take a deeper interest in science, I saw my path to ma...Click to read more
Primary Care Doctor
5.00
·30 reviews
65 mi · 11 Arley Way, Ste 201, Bluffton, SC 29910
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Highly recommended ·
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I have always been drawn to science, and that curiosity took me on a deep academic path before I ever saw my first patient. After earning a bachelor's degree in chemistry and Spanish, I pursued graduate studies in biochemistry and went on to complete a Ph.D. in biological chemistry. That research ba...Click to read more
Nurse Practitioner
5.00
·30 reviews
68 mi · 40 Okatie Ctr Blvd S, Ste 100, Okatie, SC 29909
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended ·
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I've known I wanted to be a nurse since I was 5 years old. That's when I started telling my parents that I planned to become a nurse "to take care of people." As a high school student, I took all the science classes I could because I found the human body and all its systems fascinating. After work...Click to read more
Family Nurse Practitioner (Virtual)
4.64
·50 reviews
She was really friendly and she heard me ! And she is going to help me figure out what is wrong with me - Nov 4, 2025 by Jessica B.Click to read more
Columbia, SC
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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*Please note: Circle Medical is unable to see patients who are on a Medicaid or MediCal insurance plan, as it could result in you losing your insurance coverage. If after booking with us it is found that you have a plan that is part of Medicaid or MediCal, your appointment will be cancelled.* Br...Click to read more
Physician Assistant (Virtual)
4.25
·95 reviews
I feel like "contact a local doctor" is an odd thing to say to someone on a virtual doctor platform. - Sep 2, 2025 by James D.Click to read more
Columbia, SC
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Excellent wait time ·
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*Please note: Circle Medical is unable to see patients who are on a Medicaid or MediCal insurance plan, as it could result in you losing your insurance coverage. If after booking with us it is found that you have a plan that is part of Medicaid or MediCal, your appointment will be cancelled.* Joh...Click to read more
Family Nurse Practitioner (Virtual)
4.61
·139 reviews
I had a 5 minute wait for my televisit. I booked the appointment on Wednesday for a Thursday visit. That was outstanding. - Dec 22, 2023 by Antoinette G.Click to read more
Columbia, SC
In-network · Aetna
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits ·
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*Please note: Circle Medical is unable to see patients who are on a Medicaid or MediCal insurance plan, as it could result in you losing your insurance coverage. If after booking with us it is found that you have a plan that is part of Medicaid or MediCal, your appointment will be cancelled.* What ...Click to read more
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