Q. Which lab company do you use for outside labs?
A. Tidelands Health.

Q. Should I bring my medication to my office visit?
A. Yes. This is important information that needs to be documented in your record; it is best to bring your actual prescription medication bottles/containers.

Q. Do I have to pay at the time of service?
A. Yes. It is part of your contract with your insurance carrier that you pay co-pays and co-insurance at the time of service.

Q. How early should I arrive for my appointment?
A. All new patients should arrive 30 minutes prior to the scheduled appointment time.

Q. How can I get a copy of my medical records?
A. You are entitled to a copy of your medical records. Please call our office and our staff will be happy to assist you.

Q. Will you need my previous medical records?
A. We may request your previous medical records to review as needed.

Absolute Total Care – Medicaid HMO

Aetna

BCBS

• PAR (Indemnity)

• Preferred Provider (PPO)

• BlueChoice Commercial

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Exchange (BlueEssentials)

BlueChoice Health Plan Medicaid

Care Improvement Plus Medicare Advantage

Cigna

Cigna Health Exchange (SC Connect)

Clover Health

Coventry First Health Network

Devoted Health, Inc.

Galaxy Health Network

Humana (Choice Care)

Medcost

Medicaid

Medicare

Molina Healthcare of SC - Medicaid HMO

Multiplan/BCE/UP & UP/Beech Street/PHCS

RR Medicare

Select Health – Medicaid HMO

Tricare – Standard

Tricare - Prime

UnitedHealthcare Commercial/Medicare Advantage

WellCare – Medicaid HMO

VA - Veterans Choice Program

US Department of Labor - Worker's Comp Program - Federal Employees

Our broad range of patient care includes providing in-office procedures, including:

• Colposcopy - diagnostic procedure to examine the cervix, vagina or vulva using magnification

• Endometrial biopsy

• Biopsy of genital skin lesions

• Cervical cancer screening using Pap smear

• Vaginal and abdominal ultrasound

• Urodynamic testing to assess symptoms of urinary incontinence, frequent urination, sudden urges and other conditions

Our physicians provide obstetric services at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital and perform gynecologic surgeries at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital and Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital. Many procedures are minimally invasive and include:

Gynecologic

• Procedures to remove tissue, including abnormal cells, cysts, masses, lesions and endometriosis

• Procedures to reduce heavy uterine bleeding

• Procedures to reshape the folds of skin surrounding the vulva

• Procedures to provide permanent sterilization

• Diagnostic laparoscopy – minimally invasive surgical procedure to view the reproductive organs

• Hysterectomy (total abdominal, laparoscopic and vaginal)

Obstetric

• Cesarean section
• Operative vaginal deliveries

• Cervical cerclage -- also known as a cervical stitch, to repair the cervix when it starts to shorten and open too early during a pregnancy