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CareSouth Carolina Welcomes New Providers

By Joel Mercado posted 13 hours ago

  

CareSouth Welcomes Dr. Valarian Bruce to Hartsville Family Practice


HARTSVILLE, S.C. — CareSouth Carolina is excited to welcome Dr. Valarian Bruce, MD, MHS, BS-PT, MRO-C, FAAFP, to Suite A of the Hartsville office. Dr. Bruce brings years of medical experience, a deep commitment to patient care, and a strong passion for serving the community.

Dr. Bruce’s approach to medicine fits perfectly with CareSouth Carolina’s mission as a Federally Qualified Health Center. He believes in providing quality care to individuals who might otherwise face barriers to accessing essential services. His philosophy centers on education and empowering patients with the information they need to make confident, informed choices about their health.

“The mission of CareSouth Carolina being a FQHC means we have the opportunity to provide quality care to individuals who might not otherwise have access,” Dr. Bruce said. “One of my biggest goals is to help educate patients about their health so they can make informed decisions for themselves.”

Dr. Bruce focuses on shared decision-making, making sure his patients feel respected and supported every step of the way. 

“I like to give individuals information on what would be recommended,” he explained. “People should have the ability to make decisions for themselves. I work with them in a shared decision-making fashion so they can feel confident in their care.”

Beyond the clinic, Dr. Bruce is a familiar face in the community. He spends his free time volunteering with several local organizations, including South Carolina Special Olympics, Adopt a Street, Manna House, Boys and Girls Club, and The Regeneration Center Christian Men’s Home. He also enjoys spending time with his wife and children.

 

  
 

CareSouth Welcomes Dr. Michael Chandler to the Rosa Lee Gerald Center


 SOCIETY HILL, S.C. — CareSouth Carolina is pleased to welcome Dr. Michael Chandler, M.D., to its team of dedicated providers at the Rosa Lee Gerald Center in Society Hill.

Dr. Chandler brings more than 25 years of experience in Family Medicine, with a career that has spanned emergency care, urgent care, and family practice settings across South Carolina. Board-certified in Family Medicine since 1998 and re-certified in 2020, he has served communities throughout the Pee Dee region, dedicating his career to providing compassionate, accessible, and patient-centered care.

When asked what drew him to CareSouth Carolina, Dr. Chandler shared, “The company. The people, company, mission. Making a difference. I think it’s a well-rounded company, and I’m glad to be a part of it.”

His approach to patient care is rooted in honesty and trust. “Open, honest. All I can do is do the best I can and be honest with you,” he said. “That’s the kind of care I believe every patient deserves.”

Outside of work, Dr. Chandler enjoys spending time in the great outdoors. While he’s not a hunter, he enjoys shooting, boating, and fishing, embracing what he calls “the beautiful world that our good Lord gave us.”

CareSouth Carolina is proud to have Dr. Chandler join its mission of meeting people where they are and providing high-quality, whole-person care to communities across the Pee Dee.

  
 
CareSouth Carolina is a private, non-profit community health center delivering patient-centered health and life services in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina. CareSouth Carolina operates centers in Bennettsville, Bishopville, Cheraw, Chesterfield, Dillon, Hartsville, Lake View, Latta, McColl and Society Hill.

Services provided by CareSouth Carolina include family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, women's services, OB/GYN, HIV/AIDS primary care, infectious disease primary care, IV therapy, substance abuse prevention, dental, chiropractic services, pharmacy, senior support services, family support services, clinical counseling, laboratory, ultrasound, x-ray, agricultural worker health services, podiatry, and veterans’ choice provider. 
 
 
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