Best Primary Care Doctors in Bluffton, SC
Bluffton and Okatie primary care and family doctors, with hours, who each office sees and new patient facts.
For primary care in Bluffton, SC, start with Beaufort Memorial Palmetto Medical Group on Bluffton Parkway, open from 7 a.m., or Novant Health New Riverside Primary Care for a family doctor who sees children. Near Sun City, Beaufort Memorial Bluffton Primary Care, Novant Health Okatie and HALO Primary Care are at Okatie Center.
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Bluffton Facts for Primary Care Doctors
- Residents 65 and older
- About 1 in 4 people inside the town limits, and about 6 in 10 in ZIP 29909, which takes in Sun City and Okatie (as of 2024).
- Three health systems
- Beaufort Memorial, Novant Health and MUSC Health each run primary care offices in Bluffton and Okatie; Novant has five, at Arley Way, New Riverside, Okatie, Westbury Park and Buckwalter Place.
- Children
- Novant New Riverside sees newborns, children and adults, Novant Okatie sees children and adults, and Palmetto Medical Group sees ages 5 and up. Arley Way, MUSC May River and Beaufort Memorial Bluffton Primary Care see adults.
- Open early
- Palmetto Medical Group on Bluffton Parkway is open Monday to Friday from 7 a.m.
- Near Sun City
- Beaufort Memorial, Novant and HALO are all at Okatie Center, 0.6 to 0.9 mi from Sun City.
- Sick visits
- Novant Arley Way says it offers same-day or next-day sick visits whenever possible.
Primary Care Doctors in Bluffton, SC
How we chose these: primary care and family medicine offices in Bluffton and Okatie with a long record of patient reviews and facts the practice publishes: who it sees, hours, and how to book. Offices in the same building count once. We list access facts only, never medical advice; the stars open a summary of what patients say.
4818 Bluffton Parkway, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: (843) 706-0600
Beaufort Memorial’s primary care practice on Bluffton Parkway, for adults and children 5 and up, with a lab on site.
Why it’s listed: The pick for an early appointment and a visit with blood work in one trip. Internal medicine and family medicine physicians work with a nurse practitioner, several providers take new patients, and some offer video visits.
- Where:
- Bluffton Pkwy, 1.0 mi from Old Town and 1.6 mi from Belfair Towne Village; serves Bluffton
- Hours:
- Mon–Fri 7–5
- Ages:
- 5 and up
- On site:
- Laboratory
122 Okatie Center Blvd N Ste 310, Okatie, SC 29909
Phone: (843) 706-8690
General adult outpatient care in the Okatie Medical Pavilion, with an emphasis on wellness and the long-term care of chronic conditions.
Why it’s listed: A Beaufort Memorial office in the Okatie Medical Pavilion. Its site lists physicians Johnna Stevens (internal medicine), Roger Ulrich and Bruce Vincent (family medicine), accepting new patients, virtual visits and mobile check-in.
- Where:
- Okatie Center Blvd N, 0.9 mi from Sun City and 6.3 mi from Old Town; serves Okatie and Bluffton
- Hours:
- Mon–Thu 8–5; Fri 8–3:30
- Ages:
- Adults
- New patients:
- Listed as accepting; virtual visits offered
11 Arley Way Ste 201, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: (843) 706-2523
Primary care for adults 18 and older, off Fording Island Road between the Rose Hill and Westbury Park neighborhoods.
Why it’s listed: The practice says it offers same-day or next-day sick visits whenever possible, along with annual physicals, vaccinations and chronic condition care.
- Where:
- Arley Way off US 278, 0.9 mi from Belfair Towne Village and 2.9 mi from Old Town; serves Bluffton
- Ages:
- 18 and older
- Sick visits:
- Same-day or next-day whenever possible
14 Oak Forest Rd E, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: (843) 815-6468
A concierge family practice led by Gaston O. Perez, MD, with annual exams, chronic disease and acute care visits, and telehealth.
Why it’s listed: The pick if you want concierge primary care rather than a standard insurance-based office. The practice describes its care as designed around the patient, not around traditional insurance, so ask how membership and billing work.
- Where:
- Oak Forest Rd, 0.2 mi from Belfair Towne Village and 2.2 mi from Old Town; serves Bluffton
- Model:
- Concierge primary care; also lists functional medicine
- Visits:
- In person and telehealth
40 Okatie Center Blvd S Ste 301, Okatie, SC 29909
Phone: (843) 603-4800
An independent primary care practice at Okatie Center, in the same building as Novant’s Okatie office.
Why it’s listed: The best-rated office at Okatie Center. The practice publishes its hours and its patient portal; call to ask who it sees and whether it takes your insurance.
- Where:
- Okatie Center Blvd S, 0.6 mi from Sun City and 6.1 mi from Old Town; serves Okatie and Bluffton
- Hours:
- Mon–Thu 8–4; Fri 8–12
40 Okatie Center Blvd S Ste 100, Okatie, SC 29909
Phone: (843) 705-9145
Primary care for children and adults in Okatie, with preventive care, sick visits and chronic condition management.
Why it’s listed: The pick for a family doctor on the Okatie side who sees children as well as adults. The practice lists annual physicals, screenings, women’s health services and referrals to specialists.
- Where:
- Okatie Center Blvd S, 0.6 mi from Sun City and 6.1 mi from Old Town; serves Okatie and Bluffton
- Ages:
- Children and adults
375 Hope Pond Way Unit 107, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: (854) 235-2840
Primary care in New Riverside Village for newborns, children and adults, with school, sports and camp physicals.
Why it’s listed: The pick for a family doctor on the west side of Bluffton, where the whole family can see one practice. The practice says it helps you find a family doctor and connects you to a specialist when you need one.
- Where:
- Hope Pond Way in New Riverside Village, 3.9 mi from Sun City and 7.0 mi from Old Town; serves Bluffton
- Ages:
- Newborns, children and adults
- Physicals:
- School, sports and camp physicals
2700 May River Crossing Unit 100, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: (843) 985-2520
MUSC Health’s primary care office on May River Crossing, for patients 18 and older, with routine wellness and preventive visits.
Why it’s listed: MUSC Health’s site lists internal and family medicine providers here with new patient visits and online booking; it publishes the hours below.
- Where:
- May River Crossing, 3.8 mi from Sun City and 6.9 mi from Old Town; serves Bluffton
- Hours:
- Mon–Fri 8–5
- Ages:
- 18 and older
Primary Care in Bluffton, SC
Primary care in Bluffton comes mostly from three health systems. Beaufort Memorial runs Palmetto Medical Group on Bluffton Parkway and its Okatie Medical Pavilion practices. Novant Health has primary care offices at Arley Way, New Riverside, Okatie, Westbury Park (29 Plantation Park Drive) and Buckwalter Place (400 Buckwalter Place Boulevard). MUSC Health is on May River Crossing. Global Family and Functional Medicine and HALO Primary Care are independent.
Pick by where you live and who the practice sees: some take adults only, some see children from age 5, and one sees newborns. Call and ask whether a provider is taking new patients, and which insurance plans the office accepts. For the hospital and its emergency room, see Tidewatch Emergency Department.
Family Doctor in Bluffton, SC
Looking for a family doctor in Bluffton? Novant Health New Riverside Primary Care sees newborns, children and adults, and does school, sports and camp physicals. Novant Health Okatie Primary Care sees children and adults, and Palmetto Medical Group sees ages 5 and up. Global Family and Functional Medicine is a concierge family practice.
If your child needs a pediatrician, see pediatricians in Bluffton. Arley Way, MUSC May River and Beaufort Memorial Bluffton Primary Care see adults 18 and older.
Primary Care in Okatie, SC and Near Sun City
Looking for primary care in Okatie? Three offices are at Okatie Center, off SC 170: Beaufort Memorial Bluffton Primary Care (122 Okatie Center Boulevard North, 0.9 miles from Sun City), Novant Health Okatie Primary Care and HALO Primary Care (both at 40 Okatie Center Boulevard South, 0.6 miles). They are the closest to Sun City Hilton Head, and the Okatie Medical Pavilion also has Beaufort Memorial May River Primary Care.
Old Town is about 6 miles east in a straight line, so residents of Sun City and Okatie often start with an office at Okatie Center. For all of the area’s doctors, see doctors in Bluffton, SC.
Primary Care Near New Riverside and May River Crossing
On the west side, Novant Health New Riverside Primary Care is in New Riverside Village on Hope Pond Way, and MUSC Health Primary Care - May River is on May River Crossing, 3.8 miles from Sun City. See New Riverside for what else is nearby.
New Patients, Hours and Video Visits
Palmetto Medical Group is open Monday to Friday, 7 to 5. Beaufort Memorial Bluffton Primary Care is open Monday to Thursday, 8 to 5, and Friday, 8 to 3:30. MUSC May River is open Monday to Friday, 8 to 5, and HALO is open Monday to Thursday, 8 to 4 and Friday, 8 to 12. None of these lists weekend hours.
Beaufort Memorial Bluffton Primary Care lists virtual visits and says it is accepting new patients; Palmetto Medical Group says several providers take new patients and some offer video visits, and Global Family and Functional Medicine lists telehealth. Have your insurance card and any records from your old doctor ready when you call.
Sick Today? Urgent Care and the ER
Living on the island, or want an office near Hilton Head Hospital? See primary care doctors on Hilton Head Island.
A primary care office books ahead. Novant Arley Way says it offers same-day or next-day sick visits whenever possible, so call it first. For care today without an appointment, see urgent care in Bluffton; for an emergency, call 911 or go to Tidewatch Emergency Department. Other specialists are in our guides to eye doctors and dentists.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best primary care doctors in Bluffton, SC?
HALO Primary Care, Beaufort Memorial Bluffton Primary Care, Global Family and Functional Medicine and Palmetto Medical Group have the most patient reviews and the best ratings on this page. Which one fits depends on your age, your insurance and which side of Bluffton you live on.
Is there a family doctor in Bluffton that sees children?
Yes. Novant Health New Riverside Primary Care sees newborns, children and adults, Novant Health Okatie Primary Care sees children and adults, and Palmetto Medical Group sees ages 5 and up.
Which Bluffton primary care offices are taking new patients?
Beaufort Memorial Bluffton Primary Care lists itself as accepting new patients, Palmetto Medical Group says several providers take new patients, and MUSC Health lists new patient visits at May River. Call to confirm for your provider and insurance.
Is there primary care in Okatie, SC?
Yes. Beaufort Memorial Bluffton Primary Care, Novant Health Okatie Primary Care and HALO Primary Care are all at Okatie Center, 0.6 to 0.9 miles from Sun City Hilton Head.
Can I get a same-day sick visit with a primary care doctor in Bluffton?
Novant Health Arley Way Primary Care says it offers same-day or next-day sick visits whenever possible. For care today at other offices, call first, or use urgent care.
Is there a primary care doctor near Sun City Hilton Head?
Yes. HALO Primary Care and Novant Health Okatie Primary Care are 0.6 miles from Sun City, and Beaufort Memorial Bluffton Primary Care is 0.9 miles away.
Do any Bluffton primary care doctors offer video visits?
Beaufort Memorial Bluffton Primary Care lists virtual visits, some Palmetto Medical Group providers offer video visits, and Global Family and Functional Medicine lists telehealth.
Where do I go if I get sick while visiting Bluffton?
A primary care office books ahead and usually asks for a new-patient visit. For care today, use urgent care in Bluffton, and for an emergency call 911 or go to Tidewatch Emergency Department.
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