| Bringing over two decades of experience, the internal medicine leader joins the expanding medical team from Beaufort Memorial. |
| Hospice Care of the Lowcountry, a leading provider of compassionate end-of-life care services in Beaufort and Jasper counties, is pleased to announce the hire of industry veteran Dr. Carl Derrick as the organization’s new Medical Director. Dr. Derrick brings a wealth of expertise to the role and is set to further expand the exceptional care and support that Hospice Care of the Lowcountry provides to patients and their families. With over 25 years of experience leading healthcare institutions and more than 10 years of hospice and palliative care experience, Dr. Derrick joins Hospice Care of the Lowcountry from Beaufort Memorial Lowcountry Medical Group where he has served and is currently a board-certified specialist in internal medicine for the last 18 years and is the Medical Director for Sprenger Nursing Facility. |
| “We are delighted to welcome Dr. Derrick who brings a remarkable blend of medical expertise, leadership, and a profound commitment to patient well-being. Dr. Derrick’s impressive track record and visionary approach align seamlessly with our organization’s mission to provide the highest quality of care. This selection marks a significant milestone in our journey, reaffirming our dedication to advancing our care services throughout Beaufort and Jasper Counties. With his arrival, we are assured to elevate our standards of care and innovation to new heights. We invite our community to join us in welcoming Dr. Derrick and sharing in our excitement for the promising future that lies ahead.”—James Dismond, CEO, Hospice Care of the Lowcountry |
Dr. Derrick was the former chairman of the Department of Internal Medicine at Beaufort Memorial Hospital and a clinical instructor of medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina where he received his M.D. Prior to his time at Beaufort Memorial, he served as a staff physician at Bayview Nursing Center in Beaufort, the medical director at Driftwood Nursing Center, and practiced at Lowcountry Medical Associates in Charleston. Dr. Derrick is certified by the The American Board of Internal Medicine and is a Clinical Instructor of Internal Medicine at AT Still University.# # # |
