Gastroenterologist & GI Care in Hilton Head | Novant Health
Gastroenterology • Hilton Head Island, SC
About
Gastroenterologist & GI Care in Hilton Head | Novant Health Hilton Head Island - Novant Health Hilton Head Island offers GI services as part of its Hilton Head Medical Center network, including gastroenterology and related GI care. - The center provides access to specialists within a larger system of 850+ locations, emphasizing safety, timely care, and integrated services. - Contact and location: Hilton Head Medical Center, 25 Hospital Center Blvd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926. Main phone: 1-843-681-6122. - Network context: Part of Novant Health, a private, multi-location health system with hospitals, clinics, urgent care, and specialty services across the Carolinas. If you’re specifically seeking a gastroenterologist in Hilton Head, you’ll likely connect with Novant Health GI specialists through the Hilton Head Medical Center, which coordinates GI care within the broader Novant Health network. Would you like a quick list of current GI physicians or appointment scheduling details?
Clinic Type
Gastroenterology
Address
Gastroenterology – Hilton Head, Hilton Head Hospital campus, Bill Fries Drive off Hospital Center Boulevard, Hilton Head Island, SC
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Novant Health Official Website (Practice Level): 4.8 out of 5 stars (43 reviews)
- Christy Nelson, AGNP (Individual Provider Page): 4.8 out of 5 stars (148 ratings)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Michael Gilbreath): 3.7 out of 5 stars (23 ratings)
Patients praise
- High ratings for specific providers, notably Christy Nelson, AGNP
- Appreciation for staff professionalism, kindness, and compassion by some patients
- Effective communication and listening skills reported for certain providers
Common complaints
- Concerns about physician bedside manner and perceived arrogance
- Reports of difficulties with administrative processes, including prescription refills and triage communication
- Frustrations regarding access to care and perceived lack of empathy
"Ms. Nelson has a wonderful bedside manner and is a pleasure to be seen by."
— Novant Health Provider Page"He told me I that I 'think I'm fat' and 'anorexic' and referred me to a psychiatrist. Entire staff arrogant and condescending."
— Healthgrades Review"The Doctor is very personable but can be difficult to get a prescription filled on time. Staff is difficult about patients."
— Healthgrades ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Novant Health adds leading gastroenterology clinicians to its Lowcountry network (Novant Health) - Scope Forward — Jun 12, 2026
- Stacey Conti, PA-C | Gastroenterology | Novant Health — Aug 31, 2025
- Mary Lawrence, PA-C | Gastroenterology | Novant Health — Aug 13, 2025
- Novant Health adds two new clinics to Bluffton SC | Hilton Head Island Packet — May 22, 2026
- Novant to build $25M medical campus on Hilton Head Island | Hilton Head Island Packet — Dec 22, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Beaufort Memorial Hospital (Beaufort, SC) is a nonprofit healthcare system offering primary and specialty care across 32 physician practices, two cancer centers, and three Express Care & Occupational Health clinics serving Beaufort, Jasper, and Hampton counties. The hospital is licensed for 201 beds (169 acute, 14 rehab, 14 mental health), fully accredited by The Joint Commission, and supported by a medical staff of 300+ board-certified/eligible physicians. The system employs about 530 people and has annual revenue around $35.2M. Services span orthopedics, maternity/women’s health, plastics, nursing, diagnostics and therapeutics, and support roles (pharmacy, imaging, dietary, security, transport, and more). Location highlights include multiple Beaufort offices (989 Ribaut Rd and nearby addresses) and a Bluffton clinic. For Hilton Head Island-specific gastroenterology, Beaufort Memorial is expanding its footprint with continued facilities growth, including the Emergency & Urgent Care facility expansion. If you’re seeking Hilton Head Gastroenterology within this system, note the hospital’s emphasis on expanded services and multi-site access across the Lowcountry.
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