Dr. Cary Fishburne
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. ― East Cooper Medical Group recently welcomed urogynecologist Dr. Cary Fishburne. He will practice at the newly created East Cooper Center for Pelvic Medicine.
Dr. Fishburne’s arrival marks the beginning of a new service line for East Cooper Medical Group, urogynecology. Urogynecologists diagnose and treat pelvic floor conditions such as weak bladder and pelvic organ prolapse.
In addition to performing laparoscopic and robotic surgeries to treat a variety of pelvic conditions including advanced pelvic reconstructive surgery, Dr. Fishburne’s subspecialty is managing urinary and bowel incontinence. He will be working with a physical therapist who specializes in pelvic floor disorders to provide the continuum of care to patients.
Dr. Fishburne’s goal is to support women throughout all stages of their lives by offering customized treatment to help them maximize quality of life and return to activities they love.
“Dr. Fishburne brings a wealth of experience, compassion and an incredible skill set to East Cooper Medical Group,” said Esther Contreraz, Market Operations Manager for Tenet Physician Resources East Cooper Market. “We will now be able to offer patients a new service—further enhancing the level of care we provide to the community.”
Board-certified in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Dr. Fishburne was the founding physician of Summerville Pelvic Health Specialists before joining East Cooper Medical Group. He also practiced at Novant Health Urogynecology in Charlotte and was in private practice in Huntersville, North Carolina.
Dr. Fishburne is a graduate of The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia and received his Doctor of Medicine from The University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. After completing his internship in Internal Medicine at the Medical Center Hospital of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont, he finished another internship and a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. Dr. Fishburne completed a mini-fellowship experience in urogynecology at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.
He is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American College of Surgeons.
East Cooper Medical Group provides healthcare services at conveniently located offices in Mount Pleasant, Daniel Island, Charleston, Summerville and Georgetown. Our physicians believe the patient-provider relationship is a partnership that spans a lifetime and that two-way communication is the key to good health.
We offer a wide range of family medical services, as well as specialists in orthopedics, sports medicine, obstetrics, gynecology, maternal fetal medicine, bariatrics, colorectal, gastroenterological, vascular, urogynecology and general surgery. Skilled physicians and advanced practice providers – coupled with caring, compassionate staff – focus on ensuring that every patient has a positive and hassle-free experience from the moment you walk through the door. Our modern, comfortable facilities are equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies.
Located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, East Cooper Medical Center is a 130-bed acute care hospital. It provides a number of services including 24-hour emergency care, women’s services, diagnostic imaging and interventional services, orthopedics, sports medicine, pain care, adult and pediatric rehabilitation services, wound care services and surgical care, including nationally recognized spine surgery and breast reconstruction surgery. Press Ganey recently awarded East Cooper a Guardian of Excellence Award ™ in healthcare consumer and workforce engagement.
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