Carolina Health Specialists

08/13/2025

Catherine Poston, PA-C
Family Medicine
Facility: Socastee Primary Care
Address: 4591 Socastee Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC

Catherine received her Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from Clemson University in Clemson, SC and went on to receive her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC. She has experience in Family and Emergency Medicine. Catherine is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and currently specializes in Family Medicine

07/17/2025

Vanessa L. Suggs, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Family Medicine
Facility: Socastee Primary Care
Address: 4591 Socastee Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC

Vanessa L. Suggs, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at Coastal Carolina University in Conway, South Carolina. Vanessa then went on to continue her education where she earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice in Family Nurse Practitioner from Francis Marion University in Florence, South Carolina.

With her extensive training and experience in Urgent Care and Family Medicine, Vanessa will join our Socastee Primary Care Center.

Vanessa is certified by The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Vanessa is also a member of the Chi Lambda Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, the South Carolina Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Task Force Healthcare Subcommittee (Coastal region), and the Grand Strand Advanced Practice Nurses Association.

Myrtle Beach Sports Physicals for Horry County Schools – Walk-In K–12 Exams Available

Is your child ready for the upcoming sports season? We offer convenient sports physicals in Myrtle Beach for all Horry County Schools students, grades K–12.
Whether they’re trying out for football, basketball, cheer, or track, make sure they’re cleared and compliant.

✅ Same-day availability
✅ Affordable pricing
✅ Forms for all Horry County School sports programs

Schedule your child’s Myrtle Beach sports physical today and get them game-day ready!

Walk-ins are welcome or call 843-497-5929 and schedule with Vanessa Suggs, NP.

07/17/2025

Robert R. Brightharp, MD
Family Medicine
Facility: Socastee Primary Care
Address: 4591 Socastee Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC

Dr. Robert Rashad Brightharp received his bachelors of science degree in Microbiology and Medical Technology at Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina, and the Medical College of Georgia, in Augusta, Georgia, respectively. He went on to earn his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Following medical school, Dr. Brightharp completed his Family Medicine residency at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, South Carolina.
Dr. Brightharp's most recent role was providing care in both inpatient hospital services at Edgefield County Hospital and outpatient services at Edgefield Medical Center, a rural health clinic in Edgefield, SC.
Dr. Robert Rashad Brightharp is board certified in Family Medicine and is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

05/14/2025

We are currently hiring for these positions!

We are in need of a PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT or a NURSE PRACTITIONER for our busy CARDIOLOGY practice in Myrtle Beach. A background in CARDIOLOGY is required. Candidates must also possess excellent computer and customer service skills.
Hours are Monday through Thursday 7:45 am - 5:15 pm and Fridays 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. Half days on Fridays and no weekends!! Competitive pay and benefits including paid holidays, PTO and sick time, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, company paid life insurance, pre-paid legal, identity theft, and 401k. Interested candidates please visit our website at https://carolina-health.com

We are also hiring a PRN Registered Nurse needed for our busy infusion suite in Myrtle Beach. Previous experience working in an infusion center is required. This is a contract position, must be able to fill in as needed, sometimes at the last minute. Regular business hours are Monday through Thursdays 7:45am - 5:15pm and Fridays 8:00am - 12:00pm. Visit our website https://carolina-health.com to apply.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. What better time than now to talk with your Carolina Health Specialists provider about your colon cancer screening options and make a plan to get screened. Click here to learn more!

04/29/2025

Brian T. Gorman, D.O.
Family Medicine
Facility: Socastee Primary Care
Address: 4591 Socastee Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC

Brian T. Gorman, D.O. received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Michigan in Dearborn, MI. He earned his medical degree at Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) in Buies Creek, NC. He has completed his Internal Medicine Residency training at Grand Strand Medical Center, Myrtle Beach, SC. He specializes in adult medicine including general primary care including; hypertension, geriatric medicine, cardiovascular disorders, weight loss management. He is now accepting new patients.

Dr. Gorman is a member of the American College of Physicians (ACP) and the American Medical Association (AMA).

03/13/2025

Emanuela Pavliqoti, M.D.
Family Medicine
Facility: Little River Office
Address: 3361 Highway 9 East, Little River, SC 29566

Dr. Emanuela Pavliqoti earned her medical degree from the University of Tirana Faculty of Medicine in Tirana, Albania. She then completed her family medicine residency at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital in Boardman, Ohio.
With expertise in preventive care, acute and chronic disease management, in-office procedures, and patient education, Dr. Pavliqoti provides comprehensive medical care. She is fluent in English and Albanian and has conversational proficiency in Spanish and Italian.
Board-certified in family medicine, Dr. Pavliqoti is an active member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Louisiana Academy of Family Practice.

03/12/2025

Coming Soon To Carolina Health Specialists!

01/06/2025

Coming Soon To Carolina Health Specialists!

We are a multi-speciality medical provider group with offices in Little River, Socastee, and Myrtle

12/17/2024

Gauri Dhir, MD, FACE, ECNU
Endocrinology
Facility: Medical Complex at 82nd Parkway
Address: 945 82nd Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC

Dr. Gauri Dhir earned her medical degree from Government Medical College in Patiala, Punjab, India. She completed her internal medicine residencies at Yale-Griffin Hospital in Connecticut and Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, followed by a fellowship in endocrinology at Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Dhir is board-certified in internal medicine, endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is a member of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE), the Endocrnology Society, the American Thyroid Association (ATA), and the International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD).
Dr. Dhir has presented at industry conferences, including the annual meetings of the Endocrine Society, ATA, and AACE. Her research has been published in relevant publications, including the Journal of Investigative Medicine and Bone. She was also awarded First Place in Clinical Case Study at the 2015 Camden Scholars Forum and received a Best Teaching Attending of the Year Award during her time at Aria Health System, Philadelphia. Dr. Dhir is fluent in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu.

11/06/2024