Kara White, PA-C

Board-certified physician assistant Kara White works with the team at Beaufort Memorial Orthopaedic Specialists in both Port Royal and Okatie, treating patients with a variety of orthopedic conditions, in addition to providing pre- and post-operative care before and after their surgeries to help facilitate their return to the activities they love.

Areas of Expertise

• General Orthopedics — A medical specialty focusing on the treatment of injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
• Orthopedic Injury — Trauma or injury to the bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves.
• Post-Operative Care — The management of a patient’s health following a surgical procedure.
• Wound Care Education — Instructing patients on proper care of surgical incision site to prevent infection and speed up the body’s healing process.

Video Visits

Ms. White offers virtual visits in certain circumstances for patient follow up. If interested, ask about the option when scheduling.

Background

Ms. White grew up with close ties to the medical field; her mother was a physician and the emergency room director for a hospital in a medically underserved community. There, she developed a passion for the human body and helping others. She was drawn to the role of a physician assistant (PA) after receiving training under a PA and seeing the connection that a PA can develop with their patients.

She enjoys orthopedics because it’s a specialty that allows her to help patients get their active lives back after age-related pain or an injury, an interest that is fueled by her background in athletics.

Ms. White and her boyfriend have fallen in love with Beaufort and enjoy spending time with their cat and dog, going to concerts and visiting with family.