Cardiovascular disease, lung disease and cancer are the most common conditions in the United States and are in large part preventable. One of the main focuses of the Department of Family Medicine is comprehensive preventive clinical care, with an academic focus on education and research in the area of prevention and wellness. Prevention Grand Rounds Informative lectures are held for those who would like to attend simultaneously at two locations (with video-link) on Fridays at 12 noon, in the Family Medicine Conference/classroom, at 295 Calhoun St, and at the Trident Family Medicine Conference room, on the campus at Trident Hospital. 2011 Prevention Grand Rounds
January 21, 2011—“Prevention of Trauma” -- Dr. Samir M. Fakhry MD FACS, Charles F. Crews Professor and Chief of General Surgery and Stephanie Power, LMSW Injury Prevention Coordinator, MUSC
July 15, 2011-- “Health and Wellness in South Carolina Hospitals” –Susan L. Johnson, Ph.D. Wellness Program Coordinator, MUSC
August 19, 2011-- “Research, Technology, and Prevention"--Dr. Frank Treiber, PhD, Professor College of Nursing Medical University of South Carolina
October 21, 2011-- "Prevention of Hypertension"--Dr. Brent Egan, M.D., Professor in the Department of General Internal Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina.
Click here to see a list of Prevention Grand Rounds that have been presented in the past. The Comprehensive Primary Care and Prevention Program The Comprehensive Primary Care and Prevention Program features distinguished members of the faculty practice of the Department of Family Medicine. Appointments for a medical examination, consultation, or a prevention check-up can be obtained by calling 843-792-3451. The Program features physicians who have been recognized as national leaders in primary care and comprehensive prevention services.
Physicians included in BEST DOCTORS IN AMERICA:
Clive Brock MD
Peter Carek MD
Alec Chessman MD MS
D. Todd Detar DO
John Freedy MD PhD
Wanda Gonsalves MD
Barry Hainer MD
Bill Hueston MD
Dana King MD MS
Eric Matheson MD MS
Ann Rodden DO NCQA Recognitions
The department received the elite rank by becoming a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH). Family Medicine achieved a level 3 PCMH rating by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) which is the highest level of recognition. To achieve Level 3 you have to get 85-100 points and all 6 elements must pass. For more information click here to read an article on this recognition. Physicians recognized as experts in Primary Care Diabetes Management by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA):
JJ Benich MD
Clive Brock MD
Peter Carek MD
Alec Chessman MD MS
D. Todd Detar DO
Vanessa Diaz MD
John Freedy MD PhD
Ivar Frithsen MD
Maria Gibson MD
Tony Glaser DO
Barry Hainer MD
Kesh Hebbar MD
Bill Hueston MD
Dana King MD MS
Eric Matheson MD MS
Fred Michael MD
Marty Player MD
Ann Rodden DO Physicians recognized as experts in Primary Care Management of Heart Disease and Stroke by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA):
JJ Benich MD
Clive Brock MD
D. Todd Detar MD
Maria Gibson MD
Tony Glaser MD
Barry Hainer MD
Kesh Hebbar MD
Dana King MD MS
Eric Matheson MD MS
Fred Michael MD National Leader in Prevention and Immunizations:
Barry Hainer MD National Leader in Primary Care Sports Medicine:
Peter J Carek MD MS-- Team physician, College of Charleston Cougars Executive Committee Member and Medical Director, Cooper River Bridge Run
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