Eric D. Gearhart, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Adult Primary Care
Offers Virtual Visits
Locations
Beaufort Memorial Lady's Island Internal Medicine
117 Sea Island Parkway
Lady's Island
, SC 29907
About Mr. Eric Gearhart
"I enjoy getting to know my patients as individuals and working with them to maintain their good health."
Eric Gearhart, a board-certified physician assistant, joined Beaufort Memorial Lady's Island Internal Medicine in 2014. At the practice, he works in collaboration with the practice's board-certified internal medicine specialists and nurse practitioners to prevent, diagnose and treat acute and chronic illness in adult patients.
Areas of Expertise
- Adult Primary Care – Preventive care and treatment of minor illnesses and injuries and structured treatment programs for chronic disease.
- Diabetes – A chronic condition characterized by abnormally high levels of glucose, or sugar, in the blood that affects how the body turns food into energy and can cause damage to the heart, nerves, kidneys or eyes.
- Hypertension – Elevated blood pressure that over time can cause the heart to work overtime and pump harder, possibly leading to heart attack, stroke, heart failure or kidney failure.
- Preventative Care – Check-ups, immunizations, tests and screenings used to prevent serious diseases and medical conditions or to detect them before they become major problems.
- Minor office procedures – Procedures such as joint injections, skin biopsies, ingrown toenail removal.
Video Visits
Mr. Gearhart 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
Mr. Gearhart came to the Beaufort Memorial after two and a half years at Beaufort Family Care. A retired Navy officer with 26 years of active military service, he is a former battalion medical officer for the 1st, 3rd and 4th battalions at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.
During his military career, Mr. Gearhart also worked at Naval Hospital Beaufort, where he was the only physician assistant to be named department head of family medicine, and served as medical officer of public health at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba.
Mr. Gearhart and his wife, Angela, have two children. He enjoys music and motor sports.
Awards and Honors
- U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with four gold stars.
- U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with two gold stars.
Education
Masters Degree:
University of Nebraska, Omaha, Nebr.
, Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Board Certifications
Physician Assistant, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Conditions Treated
- Fatty Liver Disease
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergies
- Anxiety
- Asthma
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Colds and Flu
- Depression
- Diabetes
- Digestive Complaints
- Ear Infections
- Endocrine System Disorders
- Eye Infections
- Heart Conditions
- HIV
- Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol)
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Hypothyroidism
- Joint Injections
- Lymphedema
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Mononucleosis
- Respiratory Infections
- Skin Biopsies
- Sore Throat
- Sprains and Strains
- Thyroid Disease
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Procedures Performed
- Adolescent Care
- Adult Primary Care
- Cancer Screenings
- Care Across the Lifespan
- Chronic Disease Management
- Diagnostic Screenings
- Dietary Counseling
- Family Medicine
- Geriatrics
- Internal Medicine
- Lifestyle Medicine and Preventive Medicine
- Lifestyle Modification
- Nutritional Support
- Patient Wellness
- Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment Of Acute And Chronic Disease
- Preventive Care
- Slowing The Effects Of Aging
- Smoking Cessation Counseling
- Weight Management
In the News
June 13, 2023
It's All in the Family
Ashley Gearhart followed her father into a medical career, but she's paving her own path in this family business.
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