Need a Primary Care Doctor
in South Carolina?

Q: Do I need a referral to see a specialist?

It depends on your insurance plan. HMO plans typically require a referral from your primary care doctor before seeing a specialist; PPO plans usually let you go directly. Medicare Advantage plans vary by carrier. Check your plan's rules, or ask Rosie once you know your insurance type.

Q: What should I bring to my first appointment?

Bring a photo ID, your insurance card, a list of current medications (or the bottles themselves), any recent medical records or test results you have, and a list of questions or concerns you want to cover. Arriving 15 minutes early for paperwork is standard for a first visit.

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Emergency / Out-of-State Situation

Visiting from North Carolina or Georgia and something went wrong? Rosie handles cross-state cases.

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Learn About Direct Primary Care

Skip insurance entirely. Flat monthly fee, real access to a doctor. Rosie explains how it works.

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Prisma Health. MUSC Health. Roper St. Francis. McLeod Health. Lexington Medical Center. Community health centers from the Upstate to the Lowcountry. Medicaid, Medicare, uninsured emergencies, cross-state paperwork nightmares — Rosie's seen it and knows how to move it forward. Ask her anything.

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Statewide Coverage

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Prisma Health — Statewide / Upstate

MUSC Health — Charleston / Academic

Roper St. Francis — Charleston / Lowcountry

McLeod Health — Pee Dee / Florence

Lexington Medical Center — Columbia / Midlands

Federally Qualified Health Centers

Healthy Connections Medicaid

Direct Primary Care Practices

Common Questions

Rosie gets asked these all the time.

How do I choose a primary care doctor?

Start with what matters most to you: location and commute, whether they're accepting new patients, whether they take your insurance, and whether you want a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine background. Rosie can walk through these with you in under two minutes.

Family Medicine vs Internal Medicine — what's the difference?

Family Medicine doctors treat patients of every age, from children through seniors, often seeing whole families. Internal Medicine doctors (internists) focus exclusively on adults, with deeper training in complex chronic adult conditions. Either can be your primary care provider.

Do I need a referral to see a specialist?

It depends on your plan. HMO plans typically require a referral from your primary doctor; PPO plans usually let you go directly. Medicare Advantage plans vary by carrier — check your plan's rules, or ask Rosie once you know your insurance type.

How does Medicare work?

Original Medicare (Parts A and B) covers hospital and medical costs but leaves gaps, which is why many people add a Medicare Advantage plan or a Medigap supplement plus Part D drug coverage. A licensed Medicare advisor can walk through the specifics for free.

What should I bring to my first appointment?

A photo ID, your insurance card, a list of current medications (or the bottles themselves), any recent medical records you have, and a list of questions you want to cover. Arriving 15 minutes early for paperwork is standard.

Rosie is an AI healthcare navigator — not a licensed medical provider, insurer, or law firm. Rosie helps you understand your options, find the right contacts, and take the next concrete step. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical decisions, and a licensed advisor for insurance decisions. In a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Need a Primary Care Doctorin South Carolina?

Your guide to betterhealthcare in South Carolina.