Internal Medicine Specialist Joins Beaufort Memorial Palmetto Medical Group

To continue expanding access to primary care in the Lowcountry, Beaufort Memorial has added a new physician specializing in internal medicine to the team at Beaufort Memorial Palmetto Medical Group.

Kelsey Mijares, D.O., brings to the Bluffton practice a passion for the dynamic field of internal medicine. She specializes in the management of chronic conditions such as diabetes and obesity as well as thyroid disease, and brings an understanding, patient-first approach to primary care to her patients at Palmetto Medical Group.

“Dr. Mijares’ dedication to an individual approach for her patients will make her a valuable part of the primary care team with Beaufort Memorial,” said Beaufort Memorial President and CEO Russell Baxley. “Her experience helping patients manage their chronic conditions will further develop the way primary care is delivered in the Lowcountry.”

Joining Beaufort Memorial from Memorial Health in Savannah, Ga., Dr. Mijares always knew she was destined for a career in medicine, having spent a great deal of time in her youth around healthcare professionals due to her father’s health issues.

While she was originally interested in becoming a surgeon, she shifted her focus toward the more family-friendly and diverse field of internal medicine. After earning her medical degree from Lincoln Memorial University’s Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harrogate, Tenn., she completed her residency at Memorial Health and has led research initiatives focused on glucose monitoring, hypertension and the prevention of cardiovascular disease.

For her patients, Dr. Mijares emphasizes the critical importance that a healthy diet and active lifestyle have in managing a wide array of chronic conditions.

“I like to approach every patient as an individual, looking to understand their background, motivations and goals,” Dr. Mijares said. “My patients and I develop a plan together with an approach that aligns with their needs.”

At Beaufort Memorial Palmetto Medical Group, Dr. Mijares joins Drs. Scott W. Cummings, Nikki Keisler and Robert L. Smith, as well as physician assistants Stephanie Lovato and Erica Roper and nurse practitioner Jennifer H. Stokes.

The practice, located at 4818 Bluffton Parkway, provides a full range of general outpatient medical care for adults and children five years and older, with an emphasis on wellness and chronic disease management and prevention. Laboratory services are also available on site.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Mijares or any of the practice providers, call (843) 706-0600.

For more information about Beaufort Memorial primary care providers, visit BeaufortMemorial.org/PrimaryCare.