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Coastal Cancer Center is a private oncology and hematology cancer center with seven offices across Horry and Georgetown Counties in South Carolina, including Myrtle Beach (HQ), Conway, Loris, and Murrells Inlet. Founded in 1982, it provides comprehensive diagnostic, therapeutic, and treatment services (chemotherapy infusion, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, flow cytometry, pharmacy) and has privileges at area hospitals. The center emphasizes convenience for year-round and seasonal residents and operates with about 45 staff and ~$4.2M annual revenue. Key contact: 843-405-7897 or 843-420-9832; email cancer1@coastalcancercenter.com.

Clinic Type

Oncology

Address

Located in Myrtle Beach, Conway, Loris, and Murrells Inlet, SC

Phone

8436925000

Email

support@navigatingcare.com

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Services Offered

  • oncology
  • hematology
  • chemotherapy
  • radiation oncology
  • diagnostic imaging
  • in-house pharmacy
  • infusion services
  • hematology testing
  • flow cytometry
  • PET imaging
  • CT imaging
  • X-ray imaging
  • Lutathera treatment
  • PSMA imaging
  • oncology nursing
  • nurse navigator

Technology & Equipment

  • PET imaging
  • CT imaging
  • X-ray imaging
  • flow cytometry
  • in-house imaging
  • in-house lab
  • Lutathera
  • PSMA imaging
  • diagnostic imaging

Team

  • Nurse navigator, Oncology-Certified RN — Oncology-Certified RN

Insurance & Payment

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in-house pharmacy services, prescription services included, infusion center payments

Languages Spoken

  • English

Current Offers

New patient welcome

Awards & Accreditations

  • Quality Oncology Practice Initiative-certified (QOPI)

Social Media

Photos

What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Yelp: 4.4/5 (5)
  • Healthgrades (for Dr. Nikhil Patel): 5.0/5 (2)
  • Healthgrades (for Dr. Faria Ali): 5.0/5 (2)

Patients praise

  • Compassionate and friendly staff, particularly doctors and nurses
  • Thorough explanations of diagnoses and treatment plans by specific oncologists
  • Personalized and patient-centered care for long-term monitoring and cancer treatment
  • Helpful and supportive pharmacy services provided by the center

Common complaints

  • Long wait times to see physicians
  • Concerns regarding accessibility, including lack of after-hours or weekend coverage for urgent medical needs
  • Negative experiences with administrative processes, including management of paperwork, return calls, and communication regarding test results
  • Complaints about perceived lack of advocacy or case management support for complex cancer journeys

"They don’t have anyone to reach after hours or on weekends or holidays, they don’t return all calls, and they are inept and managing the paperwork for treatment."

— LocalityBiz review

"I feel very fortunate to have Doctors, Nurses and supporting staff that truly understand our journey."

— Patient testimonial via HealthLinks SC

"She explained all about lymph cancer, taking as much time as I needed to understand it. She was very thorough, yet very friendly."

— Healthgrades review for Dr. Faria Ali

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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