Palmetto Pediatrics of the Lowcountry - Okatie, Bluffton, Hilton Head Island
Pediatrics • Bluffton, SC
About
Palmetto Pediatrics of the Lowcountry is a private pediatric medical practice serving Okatie, Bluffton, and Hilton Head Island since 2002. Based in Okatie, SC, it operates four office locations (Okatie Center Blvd S; Hilton Head Island at 23 Main St Ste 301) and specializes in pediatric care. The practice is small in staff (2 employees) with reported annual revenue around $34.2 million. It serves the Lowcountry region with consistent web traffic and a strong local presence, focusing on compassionate pediatric healthcare across its Okatie and Hilton Head locations. Contact: local offices in Okatie and Hilton Head Island.
Clinic Type
Pediatrics
Address
Okatie Office: 4 Okatie Center Blvd. Bldg. 6, Ste 201, Okatie, SC 29909; Hilton Head Island Office: 23 Main St., Ste 301, Hilton Head, SC 29926
Phone
(843) 706-3206 (Okatie) / (843) 342-5437 (Hilton Head Island)
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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Team
Insurance & Payment
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Patient portal payments, Online payment portal, e-statements
Languages Spoken
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Current Offers
Complementary Prenatal Visits — null
FAQs
What services are offered at Palmetto Pediatrics of the Lowcountry?
Pediatric care for infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with care at two locations in Okatie and Hilton Head Island.
Do you offer prenatal visits?
Complementary prenatal visits offered at both office locations.
Where are the offices located?
Okatie: 4 Okatie Center Blvd. Bldg. 6, Ste 201 Okatie, SC 29909; Hilton Head Island: 23 Main St., Ste 301 Hilton Head, SC 29926.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Schedule an appointment at Okatie or Hilton Head Island location; weekend appointments available in Okatie.
What documents are needed for new patients?
Not specified on the page; please contact the office for new patient forms and requirements.
What payment options are available?
Payments can be made through the patient portal and payment portal for e-statements.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp: 4 reviews (rating not stated in snippet) (4 reviews)
- WebMD (Dr. Lance Lowe): 3.5 out of 5 (26 ratings)
- WebMD (practice page): 0 ratings (be the first to leave a review) (0 ratings)
- My Needs Network: Not specified (review text indicates positive experiences)
Patients praise
- Some patients describe the practice as professional with staff/doctor quality and good experiences
- Practice separates sick and well visit areas (mentioned in testimonials)
- A parent review on My Needs Network reports feeling comfortable and well taken care of
Common complaints
- Reports of rude staff and out-of-control wait times (Yelp snippet)
- Serious complaint involving allegations of a DUI/impairment involving the founder/pediatrician (news reports)
- Medical license surrender after DUI charge (news reports)
""Nice doctors but horrible practice. The staff is rude and wait times are out of control for well and ...""
— Yelp (Palmetto Pediatrics of the Low Country – Hilton Head Island)""By far the best pediatric group in the area. Clean, well maintained office. Sick and well visit areas are separated. Staff is polite and efficient""
— Palmetto Pediatrics of the Lowcountry – Testimonials Archive""Just after 9:30 p.m. Friday, Lance Lowe, a pediatrician and founder of Palmetto Pediatrics of the Lowcountry, was booked ... charged with driving under the influence""
— Hilton Head Island PacketSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Sweetgrass Pediatrics Enhances Access to Care in Lowcountry South Carolina with Strategic Integration of Seaside Pediatrics — May 5, 2026
- Daily Penny Alerts - Sweetgrass Pediatrics Enhances Access to Care in Lowcountry South Carolina with Strategic Integration of Seaside Pediatrics — May 5, 2026
- Sweetgrass Pediatrics Expands Coastal Reach with Addition of Inlet Pediatrics - Chicago News — Oct 16, 2025
- US Pediatric Partners Expands into Florida with Acquisition of Palmetto Pediatrics — Oct 8, 2025
- Amanda Piolata, PA-C Joins Bluffton Primary Care | Beaufort Memorial — Sep 14, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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