Hilton Head Gastroenterology
The island’s gastroenterology office on Bill Fries Drive, with three gastroenterologists, two nurse practitioners and a Hardeeville office.
- Address: Bill Fries Drive, Building F
- Gastroenterologists: 3
- Nurse practitioners: 2
- Second office: Hardeeville
What the Gastroenterology Office Does
Hilton Head Gastroenterology is the name Google shows for the office Novant Health lists as Novant Health Gastroenterology – Hilton Head, at 35 Bill Fries Drive, Building F. Novant lists it for colonoscopy, EGD (upper endoscopy), capsule endoscopy, abdominal ultrasound and liver biopsy, and for conditions that include abdominal pain, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, ulcers, gallbladder concerns, heartburn, bloating, blood in the stool and liver concerns.
Doctors and Nurse Practitioners
Novant lists three gastroenterologists at this office: Dr. Sarah Barbina, Dr. Michael Gilbreath and Dr. Ankit Patel. Two nurse practitioners, Christy Nelson and Julie Sim, see patients too, and reviewers who describe first visits and first screenings often name Christy Nelson.
Novant also lists a second office in Hardeeville, at 300 New River Parkway, Building 6, Suite 11, (843) 208-3400, where Dr. Gilbreath and nurse practitioner Julie Sim see patients.
Making an Appointment
Call (843) 681-6668; Novant also lists (843) 681-3295. Patients can schedule through Novant’s site and fill in forms and check in ahead of the visit through MyChart.
Other Care on the Island
The Hilton Head doctors page lists specialists by field, and the hospitals and urgent care page covers the emergency room and walk-in clinics. For skin care, see Hilton Head Dermatology.
More on Hilton Head doctors

Doctors and specialists on Hilton Head Island: skin, heart, eyes, joints, therapy, ENT, labs and dentists, with addresses and phone numbers.

Hilton Head Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center: medical, surgical and cosmetic care, Mohs surgery, providers, address and phone on Hospital Center Blvd.

Hilton Head's hospital and 24-hour ER, every island urgent care clinic, the nearest hospitals off the island, and what to do in an emergency.

Main Street Medical on Hilton Head: a north-end urgent care and family practice with walk-ins seven days a week, X-ray and an in-house lab.

Every pharmacy on Hilton Head Island by area, with pharmacy hours, Sunday and late-night options, free island delivery and prescription transfers.

Everyday Hilton Head Island for residents and long stays: the Town and public services, utilities, schools and jobs, local news, pets and senior living.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hilton Head Gastroenterology?
At 35 Bill Fries Drive, Building F, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926. The phone number is (843) 681-6668.
Is Hilton Head Gastroenterology part of Novant Health?
Novant Health lists the office as Novant Health Gastroenterology – Hilton Head at the same address and phone number. Google lists it as Hilton Head Gastroenterology.
What procedures does the Hilton Head gastroenterology office offer?
Novant lists colonoscopy, EGD, capsule endoscopy, abdominal ultrasound and liver biopsy.
Who are the gastroenterologists in Hilton Head?
Novant lists Dr. Sarah Barbina, Dr. Michael Gilbreath and Dr. Ankit Patel at the Hilton Head office, with nurse practitioners Christy Nelson and Julie Sim.
Local guides like this come standard for Guests of Partner Properties — one small part of what a Partner Property gives every guest.
Book Partner Properties