Concierge Doctors in Charleston, SC
13 concierge and direct primary care practices — average membership:
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Quick Facts: Concierge Medicine in Charleston
- Practices on NextMD: 13
- Doctors: 22
- Average membership: $133/mo
- Metro population: 889,000 (2025)
- Most affordable option: $95/mo (Magnolia Integrative Medicine, sliding scale available)
- Practice density: 1 practice per 68,000 residents
- Major hospital systems: MUSC Health (academic, Level I trauma), Roper St. Francis (concierge program), Trident Health (HCA)
About Concierge Medicine in Charleston
Charleston is one of the fastest-growing metros in the Southeast, and that growth is straining healthcare capacity. The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is the state's only comprehensive academic medical center and a national leader in telehealth expansion. Roper St. Francis Healthcare operates Roper St. Francis Physician Partners Signature Primary Care, a branded concierge program with care coordination across their network.
The Charleston metro has a population of approximately 889,000 (as of 2025). NextMD lists 13 concierge medicine and direct primary care (DPC) practices, with 22 doctors. The average membership is $133/mo per month.
The market has a thoughtful mix: MDVIP physicians, independent concierge practices, a hospital-affiliated concierge program (Roper St. Francis), and a standout hybrid practice (Magnolia Integrative Medicine, Black- and women-owned, with a sliding scale). Charleston's influx of affluent transplants to Daniel Island, Mount Pleasant, and the barrier islands is driving demand.
What Does Concierge Medicine Cost in Charleston?
The average membership in Charleston is $133/mo per month. For a national comparison, see how concierge medicine pricing works across the US.
| Practice Model | Typical Cost | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid/integrative | $95 to $199/month | Insurance plus enhanced access, functional medicine, sliding scale |
| Concierge (independent) | $2,150 to $2,500/year | Annual retainer, same-day access, extended visits |
| Concierge (MDVIP) | $3,150/year | MDVIP Wellness Program Plus, advanced testing |
| Hospital-affiliated concierge | ~$3,000/year | Roper St. Francis physician, 60-minute visits, care coordination |
Practices with Published Pricing
- Magnolia Integrative Medicine (Charleston). $150 to $199 per month (tiered), $95 to $175 for ages 60+. Hybrid model. Black- and women-owned with Gullah Geechee heritage. Accepts Medicare and Medicaid. Sliding scale available. The most accessible practice in the market.
- The Wellness Loft (Charleston). $100 per month (Tier 1). Functional medicine focus. Only South Carolina VEMI Biosynchronizer bed. Founded 2022.
- Access Healthcare (Charleston). $150 per month (Silver) or $225 per month (Platinum). Three physicians. Urgent care 7 days a week. Medical aesthetics. Executive physicals. Founded 2003.
- Jeffrey M. Akhtar, DO (Charleston). $2,150 per year. Concierge. 22 years experience.
- Matthew J. Kornegay, MD (Charleston). $2,500 per year. Concierge. Pediatrics and internal medicine combined. Founded 2018.
- Sarah E. Stapleton, MD (Charleston). $2,500 per year. Johns Hopkins-trained. MUSC hospital privileges. Currently not accepting new patients.
- Laura Lee Kinney, MD (Charleston). $3,150 per year. MDVIP Wellness Program Plus. "Best Primary Care in Charleston" 2021 and 2025.
- Don Hurley, DO, FAAFP (Charleston). $3,150 per year. MDVIP. 35+ years in Charleston. Sports medicine background.
- Roper St. Francis Signature Primary Care (Charleston). Approximately $3,000 per year. 60-minute appointments. Comprehensive Signature Wellness Exam. Care coordination across the Roper St. Francis network.
Types of Concierge and DPC Practices in Charleston
Independent concierge practices charge $2,150 to $2,500 per year. Akhtar ($2,150/year) and Kornegay ($2,500/year, pediatrics and internal medicine combined) offer personalized care at moderate price points.
MDVIP concierge is represented by Kinney and Hurley at $3,150 per year (Wellness Program Plus tier with advanced testing). Both are well-established Charleston physicians.
Hospital-affiliated concierge through Roper St. Francis Signature Primary Care (~$3,000/year) gives patients a dedicated physician plus care coordination across the Roper St. Francis system. This is Charleston's only hospital-backed concierge offering.
Hybrid and integrative practices are a distinctive feature. Magnolia Integrative Medicine is Black- and women-owned, accepts Medicare and Medicaid, and offers a sliding scale, making it the most equity-focused concierge-adjacent practice in any of our city pages. Access Healthcare ($150 to $225/month) combines urgent care, aesthetics, and executive physicals. For more on the key differences between concierge medicine and DPC, see our side-by-side comparison.
Pediatric concierge is available through Neighbors Pediatrics (7 physicians, 3 locations) and Kornegay's combined pediatrics and internal medicine practice.
Concierge Medicine in Mount Pleasant, Daniel Island, and the Lowcountry
Downtown Charleston and South of Broad have the most established concierge practices. Kinney, Hurley, and Akhtar serve this historic corridor.
Mount Pleasant (median household income approximately $95,000 to $105,000, with higher pockets) is Charleston's fastest-growing suburb. The influx of affluent transplants has created strong concierge demand. Access Healthcare, Magnolia Integrative, and other practices serve the east-of-Cooper market.
Daniel Island is a master-planned community attracting high-income professionals and families.
Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island, and Kiawah Island (median household income above $150,000 at Kiawah) are barrier island communities with significant seasonal and full-time affluent populations.
West Ashley and Summerville extend the market westward. Trident Health (HCA) operates in this corridor.
How to Choose a Concierge Doctor in Charleston
- Roper St. Francis Signature is the hospital-backed option. If you want a concierge physician with care coordination across a hospital system, this is Charleston's only option. MUSC does not operate a branded concierge program.
- Magnolia Integrative is unique nationally. Black- and women-owned, accepts Medicare and Medicaid, offers a sliding scale. If you want integrative/functional medicine with equity-focused access, this practice is distinctive.
- Charleston is growing fast, and practices are filling. Stapleton is not accepting patients. Neighbors Pediatrics is full. Ask about availability before scheduling a consultation.
- MUSC is the academic referral anchor. South Carolina's only comprehensive academic medical center. Ask your concierge doctor about their referral relationship with MUSC for complex or specialty care. Our guide on how to choose the right concierge or DPC doctor covers what to ask.
