William P. Clare, M.D.
Internal Medicine, Adult Primary Care
accepting new patients
Offers Virtual Visits
Locations
Beaufort Memorial Lady's Island Internal Medicine
117 Sea Island Parkway
Lady's Island
, SC 29907
About Dr. William Clare
"I seek open communication with patients, explaining their disease processes, what medications they need and why we are using them to engage them in shared decision-making about their health and well-being."
A board-certified and broadly experienced internal medicine specialist, William P. Clare Jr., M.D., works with his patients to prevent, diagnose and treat acute and chronic illness. He views preventive care as paramount to improving overall well-being and addresses it at every patient visit.
Areas of Expertise
- Preventive care – Check-ups, immunizations, tests and screenings used to prevent serious diseases and medical conditions or to detect them before they become major problems.
- 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.
- 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.
- High cholesterol – Elevated levels of cholesterol, or fatty deposits, in the blood that can limit blood flow and increase the risk of heart attack or stroke.
- Palliative and hospice care – Individualized care to ease symptoms and stress and improve quality of life for patients living with a serious illness or condition and their families.
Video Visits
Dr. Clare 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
A Charleston native, Dr. Clare joined Beaufort Memorial Lady’s Island Internal Medicine in March 2022 after 26 years of internal medicine practice in Charleston, most recently at West Ashley Primary Care, where he was a member of the Roper St. Francis Physician Partners network, and previously at Lowcountry Medical Associates.
From 2018 to 2021 Dr. Clare also served as assistant medical director at Roper Hospice in Charleston and earlier as its interim medical director.
Dr. Clare has been awarded the Patients’ Choice Award (2014, 2015) and Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2015).
Dr. Clare and his wife, Michelle, an emergency medicine specialist, have one young son. In his leisure time he enjoys gardening, especially growing citrus trees, and outdoor activities with his family.
Education
Medical School:
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) - Charleston, S.C.
, Doctor of Medicine
Residency:
Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital - Greenville, S.C.
, Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
Internal Medicine, The American Board of Internal Medicine
Conditions Treated
- High Cholesterol
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergies
- Anxiety
- Asthma
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Chronic Diseases
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Colds and Flu
- Depression
- Diabetes
- Digestive Complaints
- Ear Infections
- Endocrine System Disorders
- Eye Infections
- Heart Conditions
- Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol)
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Hypothyroidism
- Liver Disease
- Lymphedema
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Mononucleosis
- Patient Wellness
- Respiratory Infections
- Sore Throat
- Sprains and Strains
- Thyroid Disease
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Procedures Performed
- Adult Primary Care
- Cancer Screenings
- Care Across the Lifespan
- Chronic Disease Management
- Diabetes Counseling
- Diagnostic Screenings
- Dietary Counseling
- Hospice Care
- Immunization Administration
- Internal Medicine
- Lifestyle Medicine and Preventive Medicine
- Lifestyle Modification
- Nutritional Support
- Palliative Care
- Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment Of Acute And Chronic Disease
- Preventive Care
- Slowing The Effects Of Aging
- Smoking Cessation Counseling
- Weight Management
- Wellness
- Wellness Examination
In the News
March 15, 2022
5 Surprising Ways to Improve Heart Health
Eating a healthy diet, exercising and sleeping well are good for your heart. But if you’re looking for some variety, try one of these five tips.
January 1, 2021
Could it be COPD?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is one of the most common forms of lung disease but most who suffer with it don't realize they have the disease. People who are at risk tend to be unaware of the risk factors and do not recognize the symptoms.
January 1, 2021
Diabetes Dos and Don'ts
Diabetes may not be curable, but it is preventable and controllable. Here are several do's and don'ts that will keep you healthy if you are at risk of developing diabetes or are trying to manage the disease.
July 21, 2022
Out of the White Coat The Doctors Clare
Married physicians Drs. William and Michelle Bens Clare share a love for medicine and the Lowcountry.
January 1, 2021
Prostate Cancer Screenings: The Facts
Prostate cancer screenings can keep you ahead of the disease. Dr. William P. Clare Jr. explains why it’s critical to maintain regular visits.
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