Stephen Sisco, M.D.

"I am truly grateful for the trust patients place in me as their surgeon. I strive to make a positive difference in their lives and help them on their path to full health."

Board certified in general surgery, Dr. Stephen Sisco compassionately treats patients at Beaufort Memorial Surgical Specialists with a wide range of acute and chronic diseases and disorders using the latest minimally invasive and robot-assisted surgical techniques. With decades of experience and a wide variety of surgical expertise, Dr. Sisco ensures his patients receive the most up-to-date and effective treatment options at both Beaufort and Okatie locations. Among his professional interests are breast health and da Vinci robot-assisted surgery, including single-site laparoscopic surgery. He regularly performs procedures, both major and minor, involving the breast, abdomen, thyroid and skin.

Areas of Expertise

• General Surgery - A branch of surgery that treats the abdomen, breast, head and neck, blood vessels and digestive tract.
• Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery - Also called minimally invasive surgery, a type of advanced open surgery in which small incisions are made in the skin of the abdomen to facilitate insertion of instruments.
• Robotic Surgery - A type of minimally invasive surgery that uses robotic arms controlled by a surgeon to insert tiny surgical instruments into a patient’s body, permitting maximum precision and range of motion.
• Gallbladder Removal - A common surgical procedure performed to treat gallstones and gallbladder disease (this procedure is also called a cholecystectomy).
• Hernia Repair - A surgical operation to correct a hernia, which is a protruding of internal organs or tissues through the wall that contains them. Hernias are described by where they occur; common types are inguinal, femoral, umbilical, incisional, epigastric and hiatal.

Background

Dr. Sisco joined Beaufort Memorial in 1998 following five years of providing care for patients in a surgical practice in Tennessee. Throughout his career, he has consistently earned a positive reputation for his surgical skills and commitment to patient well-being. 

He has served as vice chairman of Beaufort Memorial's Department of Surgery, as well as on several medical staff committees.

When not caring for patients, Dr. Sisco and his wife, Laurie, enjoy boating, fishing, gardening and cherishing quality time with their family.