Bruce S. Vincent, M.D.
Family Medicine, Adult Primary Care
Offers Virtual Visits
Locations
Beaufort Memorial Bluffton Primary Care
122 Okatie Center Blvd. North
Suite 310, Okatie Medical Pavilion
Okatie
, SC 29909
About Dr. Bruce Vincent
“I am looking to give my patients a good quality of life. It is so rewarding to be able to treat people and change their lives for the better.”
Board certified in family medicine, Bruce Vincent, M.D., brings more than three decades of experience to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illness in adults.
Areas of Expertise
- Hypertension – Elevated blood pressure; a common condition in which the heart has to work harder to pump blood throughout the body. Though it requires treatment, hypertension often has no symptoms.
- Diabetes – A disease that causes insufficient insulin production or response and an excess of blood sugar that can seriously affect the heart, kidneys and eyes.
- Cardiovascular Disease – Disorders of the heart and blood vessels, among them heart attack, stroke, congestive heart failure (CHF) and heart arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat.
- Depression – A mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest in daily activities and other emotional and physiological symptoms.
- Headache – Pain or discomfort of varying severity in the head or face area that may be primary or secondary (caused by another condition) in nature. Types of headaches include migraine, tension and cluster.
Video Visits
Dr. Vincent offers virtual visits for patients needing medication checks, standard chronic illness management, sick visits and follow-up care for certain conditions. If interested, ask about the option when scheduling.
Background
Dr. Vincent joined the Beaufort Memorial primary care team in early 2024 from Mountain Region Family Medicine (MRFM) in Kingsport, Tenn., where he had practiced since 1996 and served for six years as president of the medical group’s board. He was associate medical director of State of Franklin Healthcare Associates, MRFM’s parent organization, and a member of its clinical excellence committee.
Several years ago, the Florida native and his wife bought a condo on Hilton Head Island, which he describes as “the best thing we ever did.” Thus he jumped at the opportunity to join the Beaufort Memorial medical staff and make the Lowcountry their permanent home.
Dr. Vincent and his wife, Kristy, a retired nurse, have four sons, a daughter and a grandson. An enthusiastic cyclist and runner, Dr. Vincent says his races are shorter these days and his times longer, but he’s still at it.
Education
Medical School:
University of South Florida College of Medicine (now known as USF Health Morsani College of Medicine) - Tampa, Fla.
, Doctor of Medicine
Residency:
Bayfront Medical Center (now known as Bayfront Health) - St. Petersburg, Fla.
, Family Medicine
Board Certifications
Family Medicine, American Academy of Family Physicians
Conditions Treated
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergies and Asthma
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Cholesterol
- Depression
- Diabetes
- Endocrine System Disorders
- Headache
- HIV
- Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol)
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Lymphedema
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Thyroid Disease
Procedures Performed
- Adult Primary Care
- Care Across the Lifespan
- Chronic Disease Management
- Diagnostic Screenings
- Geriatrics
- Lifestyle Medicine and Preventive Medicine
- Preventive Care
- Slowing The Effects Of Aging
- Weight Management
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January 11, 2024
Family Medicine Specialist Joins Primary Care Team
Dr. Bruce Vincent, a board-certified family medicine specialist, has joined the team of primary care providers at Beaufort Memorial Primary Care.
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