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Dr. Robert Colucci & Dr. Gina Colucci
Drs. Robert and Gina Colucci have been serving the Summerville community for the past 23 years, utilizing a unique integrative approach of chiropractic, physiotherapy, nutrition, and applied kinesiology to help their patients regain their health naturally.

Dr. Gina Colucci continues to pursue her education in the field of Applied Kinesiology, nutrition, and exercise. Her passion is to make a difference in her patient’s lives and to empower them to take better care of the most precious commodity – their health. As members of the Foundation for Wellness Professionals, the doctors provide Corporate Wellness Programs to local businesses and organizations.

Dr. Robert Colucci continues to broaden his education by attending post-graduate seminars and classes in whiplash injury management, clinical nutrition, orthopedics, and low back/disc techniques.

Over the last two decades, their family oriented Wellness Center has built a reputation as one of the most skilled and caring chiropractic offices in the Lowcountry.

Their comprehensive holistic approach allows them to help patients with hormonal problems, sinus/allergies, headaches, sciatica, neck and back pain.

By combining the very best in chiropractic techniques, state-of-the-art physiotherapy, and nutritional supplements on the market, their Wellness Center is able to help their patients to accelerate their journey to good health.

Dr. Robert Colucci-EDUCATION:

Undergraduate – Ramapo College

Doctorate – Sherman College of Chiropractic

Dr. Gina Colucci-EDUCATION:

Undergraduate – Ohio University

Doctorate – Sherman College of Chiropractic

COLUCCI CHIROPRACTIC AND WELLNESS CENTER

1806 Trolley Road, Summerville | 875-5700

www.coluccichiropractic.com


Dr. Charles Dean III
Dr. Dean has been in practice since 1972. He has treated over 60 dentists and/or their family members, which says a lot about his reputation in the dental community. Dr. Dean’s commitment to the highest quality of orthodontic treatment dates back to his first years in practice when he became the first Board-certified orthodontist in the Charleston metro area.         

Dr. Dean is a graduate of Wofford College and the Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry. After serving on the dental faculty at the Medical College of Virginia, he completed their two-year residency program and obtained his specialized certification in orthodontics.

Dr. Dean was inducted into the national scientific honor society, Sigma Zeta. He served for many years on the orthodontic faculty at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Dean is among the small percentage of orthodontists in the United States who have passed the rigorous academic and clinical examinations to earn certification from the American Board of Orthodontics.

Dr. Dean is an avid golfer and fisherman. He is the father of four children: Allison, Harriet, Susan and Charles.

EDUCATION:

BS Biology from Wofford College

DDS & Orthodontics Degree from the Medical College of Virginia

DEAN & REAGIN ORTHODONTICS

401 W 4th North St., Summerville SC 29483 | 843-871-4411 www.DRorthodontics.com


Becky Miller, PA-C & Martha Green, PA-C
Becky Miller, PA-C and Martha Green, PA-C work as Physician Assistants (PA) with Dr. James Martin. Physician Assistants are Masters level trained practitioners who work under the supervision of a licensed physician.

In general, PA’s can provide 80% of the services typically provided by the physician. Their scope of practice usually corresponds to the supervising physician’s practice.

In Dr. Martin’s office, the PA’s see their own patients providing evaluation and treatment for abnormal pap smears, contraception, abnormal bleeding, pelvic pain, urinary incontinence and many other female related problems as well as annual exams.

Becky, who has 25 years experience as a PA, is a graduate of Erskine College and the PA program at MUSC and is married to Dub Green, a research analyst. She is a member of Grace Episcopal Church. In 2004, Ms. Miller was awarded the PA of the Year by the South Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants (SCAPA).

Martha who has 11 years experience as a PA is a graduate of Presbyterian College and the PA program at MUSC. She is married to Jody, an accountant and has 2 children Garrett and Gage. She is a member of St Andrews Parish United Methodist Church and in 2007 was awarded PA of the year by SCAPA.

Becky Miller, PA-C - EDUCATION:

BA Biology from Erskine College

Martha Green, PA-C - EDUCATION:

BS Biology from Presbyterian College

JAMES T. MARTIN, JR.,  MD

9213-A University Blvd., North Charleston | 843-572-7123 | jmartinmd.com


Dr. Beth Alberto
Dr. Beth Alberto has been practicing audiology since 1979, and has both the education and years of clinical experience necessary to recognize her patient's needs and treat them with the courtesy and professionalism they deserve.

Dr. Alberto has a Masters degree from Bowling Green State University and received her doctorate from the University of Florida.  In her three decades of experience, she has treated hearing impaired children through their high school years, watching with pride as they continued on to college, helped middle age professionals with hearing loss regain their edge at work, and seen many a beleaguered spouse leave her clinic relieved that their wife or husband finally received the hearing treatment they needed. Dr. Alberto also pioneered a new treatment for tinnitus in South Carolina and regularly attends seminars to remain current with the latest research in hearing aids and audiology.

Throughout the years, Dr. Alberto has learned to combine her expert analysis of test results with a keen understanding of her patients’ circumstances and needs. "I treat the whole person, not just their ears." Alberto says.

EDUCATION:

M.S. in Audiology, Bowling Green State University

Doctorate in Audiology, University of Florida

HEARING CARE OF SUMMERVILLE

208-A East 2nd North Street, Summerville SC 29483

843.871.9669 | www.lifeisworthhearing.com


Dr. James McClary, Jr
Dr. James McClary, Jr. moved to Summerville in 1973 when his father completed his Army tour. He graduated from Summerville High School and went on to graduate from Presbyterian College with a Bachelor Degree in Biology. He attended the Medical University of South Carolina for his dental studies. After graduating in 1999, he joined his father, Dr. James McClary Sr., a true cornerstone in our community. That union became McClary Family Dental.

Dr. McClary, Jr. and his charming wife, Lynn, have three beautiful children, Holland, Kendall and Olivia. They are both very active within their church, St. Paul’s Episcopal, and enjoy quality family-focused activities. When Dr. McClary Jr. is not out sailing, swimming, or playing at the beach with his family, he can be found out on the golf course (usually with Dr. Myers) or learning a new song on his guitar.

Dr. McClary, Jr. is a warm, caring dentist. He is proficient, professional and widely experienced in all aspects of dentistry. He has the ease and comfortable chair-side manner that keeps even the youngest of patients laughing in the chair. Being able to reach him in an unforeseen time of need is very important to him. Our patients say it is so nice to pass him at the grocery store, in church, or at a favorite restaurant and stop to have a chat.

It is high-tech dentistry with a down-home feeling; you can be a part of it too by simply being part of our practice.

EDUCATION:

BS Biology from Presbyterian College

DMD from Medical University of South Carolina

PINELAND FAMILY DENTAL, P.A.

503 North Pine St., Summerville | 843-873-1646  

www.PinelandDental.com


Dr. Roland Fulcher
Dr. Roland Fulcher is a Board Certified Orthodontist who has distinguished himself in his home community over the years.

He graduated number one in his class from the College of Dental Medicine at Medical University of South Carolina and has received many academic and service awards from MUSC and Emory University. He also trained at Scottish Rite Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia in the treatment of craniofacial syndromes including cleft lip and palate.

He is member of the American Association of Orthodontics, the American Dental Association, Charleston Dental Society, and many other dental honor societies and associations. He has served as a professor in the Department of Orthodontics at MUSC since 1990.

Our office offers the most advanced techniques and state of the art treatment in orthodontics. In addition to traditional brackets, we offer Invisalign ™ lingual braces, self-ligating brackets for faster treatment, and specialty appliances. We also use the latest computer programs designed to assist us with diagnosis and treatment planning. We have implemented rigorous sterilization standards and utilize an independent monitoring service for your protection.

Dr. Fulcher believes in living a life dedicated to serving others. He is and Eagle Scout and has been a Rotarian since 1996. Dr. Fulcher lives in Summerville with his wife Kristi and their three children. They are active members of Bethany United Methodist Church. He enjoys spending time with his family on the lake, camping and skiing and also enjoys playing golf in the woods surrounding many of the fine golf courses in the Lowcountry.

EDUCATION:

Diplomate -- American Board of Orthodontics, Certificate of Specialty in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics from Emory University, DMD from the Medical University of South Carolina-Valedictorian, Assistant Clinical Professor, MUSC Department of Orthodontics

LOWCOUNTRY ORTHODONTICS

1708-B Old Trolley Rd., Summerville | 508 North Pine Street, Summerville

871-7156 | www.fulcherorthodontics.com


Dr. James V. Myers III (“Jay”)
Dr. Myers was born in Spartanburg, S.C., where he spent the majority of his youth. He graduated top in his class from Dorman High School in Spartanburg and then went on to later graduate Cum Laude from the College of Charleston. Form there, he attended the Medical University of South Carolina where he graduated with outstanding honors as well as taking home the coveted Award for Excellence in Esthetic (Cosmetic) Dentistry.

Dr. Myers moved to Charlotte, N.C. shortly after medical school and practiced there for a few years, but his heart never truly left the Lowcountry. After meeting the McClarys and seeing all the wonderful opportunities that Summerville offered him and his family, he knew he had found a true home. Having also met the McClary’s approval, soon thereafter Dr. Myers and Dr. McClary formed the partnership that is today Pineland Family Dental.

Dr. Myers and his lovely wife, Mandy, currently share their home with their four-legged family… Cooper, Rocky, and Mr. Meepers. The Myers are active members of the Summerville YMCA and Chamber of Commerce. They are on the board of directors of the Palmetto House, Summerville’s only free meal kitchen for the underprivileged. Dr. and Mrs. Myers enjoy their time as members of Pine Forest Country Club, where he plays golf and they both indulge in the occasional tennis match. They enjoy lots of beach time during the summer, and in their many travels, he escapes for the occasional scuba diving adventure.

Dr. Myers would like for his patients to know how passionate he is about the quality of his dentistry and the comfort of his patients. He places the highest emphasis on the techniques and principles of quality dentistry and his patients’ overall satisfaction. He makes himself readily available to discuss every aspect of your treatment, from start to finish. He believes that good doctor-patient communications is fundamental. His philosophy is that the most informed patients make the happiest patients!

EDUCATION:

BS Biology from College of Charleston

DMD from Medical University of South Carolina Award for Excellence in Esthetic (Cosmetic) Dentistry

PINELAND FAMILY DENTAL, P.A.

503 North Pine St., Summerville | 843-873-1646

www.PinelandDental.com


Rayford E. Quinn, MD
Dr. Rayford Quinn has practiced primary care medicine in private and group practice for over thirty years in North Carolina.  Dr. Quinn has recently  returned to South Carolina. He is licensed to practice medicine in both North Carolina and South Carolina.

Dr. Quinn’s principal interests are in the diagnosis and management of chronic medical diseases such as Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Coronary Artery Disease and COPD.    He is particularly interested in the prevention and proactive health care for his patients.

Dr Quinn has active privileges in Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center.  As the primary care physician, he follows and cares for his patients should they be admitted to the hospital.  As a member of a group practice, an on-call doctor is available to patients twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.  

Dr. Quinn joined Palmetto Internal Medicine of Summerville in March 2008.   Palmetto Internal Medicine is a full service medical practice offering in-house labs, ultrasounds, echocardiograms and dexascans.  In addition, we offer several clinical studies for patients who meet the criteria.   

Dr. Quinn is accepting adult patients now.  Please contact his office to make an appointment.

EDUCATION:

MD, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC

Rotating Internship - Spartanburg General Hospital, Spartanburg, SC

Fellow American Academy of Family Physicians

PALMETTO INTERNAL MEDICINE OF SUMMERVILLE

201 Oakbrook Lane, Suite 255, Summerville SC 29485

(843) 851-2000


Dr. James Thomas Martin, Jr.
Dr. Martin is celebrating 25 years of service to Summerville and the surrounding areas. As a solo practitioner he gives his obstetric patients one on one personalized care.

Even after more than 25 years of delivering babies, he says that each baby is special and he enjoys the relationship that is developed with the patient and her family during pregnancy. Dr. Martin also offers comprehensive women’s health care.

He specializes in treatment of urinary incontinence, pelvic prolapse and minimally invasive surgery. “About 90% of my GYN surgeries are performed vaginally or with the laparoscope. This gives the patient a much faster recovery as well as much less pain.”

He also offers in office endometrial ablations for women with heavy or frequent menses.  Patients find a warm and relaxing atmosphere in his office and are treated like family.

Dr. Martin feels that one of the most important arts of medicine is the art of listening to his patients.

He lives in Summerville with his wife Jan and is active in the community having served on the Board of Trustees at Pinewood Prep and Trident Medical Center, Board of Visitors at Charleston Southern, and is currently on the Board of Directors at Dorchester Children’s Center and serves on the Dorchester County Economic Development board.

EDUCATION:

BS Biology  from University of South Carolina

MD from Medical University of South Carolina

Board Certification from the American Board of OBGYN

JAMES T. MARTIN, JR.,  MD

Becky Miller, PA-C and Martha Green PA-C

9213-A University Blvd., North Charleston | 843-572-7123 | jmartinmd.com