Susanne Baisch, FNP-BC, AOCNP

"I consider my work as a nurse practitioner a privilege, as I am able to assist patients and families through the emotional, psychosocial and physical effects of a cancer diagnosis. It is an honor to walk them from diagnosis to survivorship."

Susanne Baisch, a board-certified advanced oncology certified nurse practitioner at Beaufort Memorial Oncology Specialists, sees medical oncology and hematology patients before, during and after treatment; manages chemotherapy infusions and education; recommends, facilitates and interprets laboratory testing; and orders imaging.

Areas of Expertise

• Medical Oncology — A type of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer using chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy or immunotherapy.
• Anemia — A condition in which the number of red blood cells or the hemoglobin concentration within them is lower than normal (when caused by gastrointestinal bleeding, iron deficiency, or chronic kidney disease.)
• Chemotherapy and lmmunotherapy Education — Designed to provide patients with information regarding their treatment regimen, tips on how to manage side effects and information on local resources and support.
• Hematology — The study of blood and blood disorders (when noted by abnormalities in Complete Blood Count lab results).

Video Visits

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

Background

Among her professional interests are educating patients during all phases of cancer care; survivorship and follow-up care after treatment.

Prior to joining Beaufort Memorial Oncology Specialists, Mrs. Baisch worked in several capacities at Beaufort Memorial, including as an inpatient clinical nurse specialist, a community health nurse practitioner and a float-pool staff nurse.

She and her husband, Greg, have three children who keep them busy with their school, church, music and sports activities. In her spare moments, she enjoys reading, spending time on the water with her family, following Clemson sports where her oldest daughter is a student, and planning her next vacation.