Novant Health West Ashley Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine • Charleston, SC
About
Novant Health West Ashley Internal Medicine in Charleston, SC offers comprehensive primary care services to adults, including annual physicals, same-day and next-day appointments, on-site lab services, and diagnosis and treatment of common illnesses. Located on Farmfield Avenue south of Savannah Highway across from Whole Foods Market, the clinic serves patients throughout Charleston, West Ashley, and Johns Island.
Clinic Type
Internal Medicine
Address
Farmfield Avenue, south of Savannah Highway (Highway 17), across Farmfield Avenue from Whole Foods Market, Charleston, SC
Phone
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (specifically for Dr. Amelia Fairfax at this location): 3.3 out of 5 (28 reviews)
- Vitals (specifically for Dr. Gary F. Kuhns at this location): 4.7 out of 5 (11 ratings)
Patients praise
- Knowledgeable and thorough physicians
- Patient-centered and kind approach
- Staff praised for going above and beyond in some instances
- Good bedside manner
Common complaints
- Dissatisfaction with office staff and administrative communication
"She isn't rushed and doesn't treat me like a number, but instead, patiently listens to what I say, then evaluates and determines the necessary action needed to improve my health."
— Healthgrades user review for Dr. Amelia Fairfax"The office staff… I’m only giving experience 5 stars because of the IMMENSE respect I have for [the doctor], but if this were a rating for his office staff, I’d give them an 'F -' on their report card."
— Vitals user review for Dr. Gary F. KuhnsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. John Davis Jr., MD - Charleston, SC - Internal Medicine — Feb 18, 2026
- Dr. Margaret Kimzey, MD - Charleston, SC - Internal Medicine - Schedule an Appointment — Apr 6, 2026
- Local Charleston Primary Care Practice Launches Enhanced Preventive Care Initiative to Improve Community Health — Jul 24, 2025
- Dr. Sayyad Kyazimzade, MD, Internist | Charleston, SC | WebMD — Nov 13, 2025
- Dr. Elizabeth Anisis, DO - North Charleston, SC - Family Medicine - Schedule an Appointment — Feb 24, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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