Eric Gwynn, MD, New River Urology, 75 Baylor Dr, Suite 205, Bluffton, SC 29910, (843) 706-2255, www.newriverurology.com
What is your specialty? I am a board certified urologic surgeon, caring for children and adults of all ages. I am specifically focused on minimally invasive robotic surgery.
Why did you become a physician? I like to be challenged, and I’ve often said I get bored easily. One summer when I was in college, I met a urologist, and I was inspired by the challenges he faced daily. It was this interaction that made me feel as though medicine, and particularly urology, would be a stimulating career path for me.
What inspires you in your practice? I love taking a complicated problem and solving it. In our practice, solving these problems often involves the use of surgery, but regardless of the path taken, it’s very inspiring to help make someone’s life better.
What is one aspect of the job you find rewarding? I love to talk to patients. My interaction with patients and getting to know them is something I value greatly and look forward to daily.
What is exciting about your field right now? I am excited about the continued advancements in minimally invasive surgery. This offers us the ability to perform complicated surgical procedures with less pain, quicker recovery times, and better outcomes for our patients.
When you have 30 minutes free, how do you pass the time? I like to relax with my wife and my dog, Cooper, and listen to music.
Kamal Patel, MD, Lotus Health, 176 Dermis Ave, Ste. 103, Hardeeville, SC 29927, (843) 353-0380, www.lotushealthmd.com
I was born in England and moved to Florida at age four. I knew from an early age that I wanted to be a physician. After many years of hard work and dedication, I was able to achieve this goal and consider it one of my greatest accomplishments.
After being chief resident of my family practice residency program in Ohio, I was recruited in 2006 to Hilton Head. The health of my patients is my top priority and a responsibility that I take very highly. With that in mind, my colleagues and I started a private practice in 2008, focused on providing quality care, and built it over 10+ years into a practice that was well respected in our community.
As medicine continually evolves, I continue to learn and improve my skill set in caring for my patients. Transitioning to the Concierge model has helped me provide unparalleled care to patients and allows me to focus on medicine on a more personal level, the way the physician-patient relationship was meant to be.
I am married with two children. We have two French Bulldogs. We enjoy listening to music, spending time outdoors, and traveling. I also enjoy watching sports, doing water-oriented activities, biking, and exercising. I like to do DIY home projects, too, which keeps me plenty busy around the house. I’ve also recently been wearing a “developer” hat in the process of building out Bluffton Centre.
