Doctors Care, South Carolina’s pioneering urgent care provider, is leveraging its innovative telemedicine platform to extend its reach and serve patients across the state, including the Bluffton region. Founded in Columbia in 1981, Doctors Care has consistently been at the forefront of accessible healthcare, and now, through Doctors Care Anywhere, they are bringing medical consultations to every corner of South Carolina. This advanced telehealth service has already facilitated thousands of virtual visits, demonstrating its effectiveness in bridging geographical gaps and enhancing patient convenience.
Doctors Care launched its telemedicine initiative in 2014, coinciding with the introduction of online check-in across all its physical clinics. Building upon this foundation, the Doctors Care Anywhere platform was launched in early 2016, developed in-house by local tech experts. This user-friendly app empowers patients to connect with Doctors Care physicians via their smartphones, tablets, or computers. This offers unparalleled convenience, allowing individuals in Bluffton, SC, and beyond to consult with healthcare professionals from the comfort and privacy of their homes or offices. The Doctors Care Anywhere app is readily available for download on both Apple and Android devices, ensuring broad accessibility.
“Doctors Care has been a trusted healthcare brand in South Carolina for over three decades,” stated Dr. Thomas Gibbons, president of Doctors Care. “While we continue to expand our physical locations to meet growing community needs, our telemedicine platform offers an additional, highly convenient option for patients. We understand the importance of convenience in today’s fast-paced world, and Doctors Care Anywhere is designed to deliver just that.”
Beyond convenience, Doctors Care leadership is deeply committed to improving healthcare access for underserved populations, particularly those in rural areas of South Carolina. For residents in Bluffton and surrounding areas who may face challenges accessing timely medical care, telemedicine offers a crucial solution.
“Many counties in South Carolina, including areas around Bluffton, face a scarcity of readily accessible healthcare services,” explained David Boucher, president of UCI Medical Affiliates, the management company of Doctors Care. “Our telemedicine platform addresses this critical need by providing convenient access to quality care, regardless of location. Whether it’s for our existing patients seeking added convenience or new patients in underserved areas, Doctors Care Anywhere aims to be a vital part of the healthcare solution, ensuring all South Carolinians have access to the care they deserve.”
Since its launch, Doctors Care telemedicine services have reached patients in all 46 counties of South Carolina. Doctors Care physicians utilize secure, high-quality video and audio connections to diagnose and treat a range of common medical conditions, including colds, sinus infections, skin rashes, and ear infections. For residents of Bluffton, SC, this means quick and efficient access to medical advice and treatment for non-emergency health concerns.
“Unlike national telemedicine providers, Doctors Care offers a significant advantage: a seamless continuum of care,” Dr. Gibbons emphasized. “If a telemedicine consultation identifies a complex case or requires in-person examination, we can easily refer patients to one of our numerous physical locations throughout South Carolina. This integrated approach distinguishes Doctors Care from other telemedicine and urgent care providers in the Bluffton area and across the state, ensuring comprehensive and coordinated patient care.”
Doctors Care, celebrating over 35 years of service, remains dedicated to providing exceptional and convenient healthcare services, including urgent care, family care, and occupational health. From its humble beginnings as South Carolina’s first urgent care center, Doctors Care has grown into one of the largest urgent care companies in the nation. With a network of clinics and a robust telemedicine platform, Doctors Care continues to prioritize accessible, affordable, and high-quality healthcare for all South Carolinians, including those in Bluffton, SC. For more information or to access telemedicine services, please visit DoctorsCare.com.
