About
Dr. Brian K. Adler has practiced internal medicine in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina for 40 years. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Colorado, Boulder in 1977. He then earned his Doctorate of Medicine from St. George's University in Grenada, British West Indies in 1981. He completed his internship at Greater Baltimore Medical Center, followed by two internal medicine residencies, one at Greater Baltimore Medical Center and one at Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, New York.
Dr. Adler holds board certification from both the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Addiction Medicine. He carries active membership in the American College of Physicians, the American Medical Association, and the South Carolina Medical Society, among others. His clinical focus centers on addiction disorders, anxiety, depression, and the unhealthy habits that erode long-term health. He believes physical activity is essential medicine and swims several miles in the open ocean daily. Outside medicine, he serves as Chairman of the Big Brothers Association of Horry County and has led the Horry Division of the American Heart Association. He is a grandfather to nine grandchildren and father to two Labrador retrievers.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Colorado, Boulder, CO – Bachelor of Arts, Molecular and Cellular Biology, 1977
Medical School
St. George's University, Grenada, British West Indies – Doctorate of Medicine, 1981
Residency
Internal Medicine, Greater Baltimore Medical Center (1982-1983); Internal Medicine, Rochester General Hospital (1983-1984)
Additional Training
Internship: Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Baltimore, MD, 1981-1982
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Adler right for?
Dr. Adler suits adults who want a physician with deep roots in their community and broad diagnostic capabilities. Patients managing addiction disorders, anxiety, depression, or chronic conditions tied to lifestyle find his dual-board certification especially relevant. He works well with patients ready to address habits that affect their overall health, including exercise, mental well-being, and behavioral patterns. Those who value a physician who takes physical wellness seriously, and leads by example, tend to connect well with his approach.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Adler specializes in internal medicine and addiction medicine. He focuses on addiction disorders, anxiety, depression, and unhealthy habits that contribute to poor health. His dual board certification gives him a wide clinical lens for adults managing complex or overlapping conditions.
Yes. Dr. Adler holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Addiction Medicine. These two certifications reflect his clinical breadth across general adult medicine and the treatment of addiction disorders.
Dr. Adler earned his medical degree from St. George's University in Grenada, British West Indies in 1981. He completed his internship and first residency at Greater Baltimore Medical Center. He then completed a second internal medicine residency at Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, New York.
Dr. Adler has practiced medicine in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina for 40 years. That depth of experience means he understands the community, its patient population, and the health patterns common to the region.
Yes. Addiction medicine is one of Dr. Adler's primary clinical passions. He holds board certification in addiction medicine and has a special interest in helping patients address substance use alongside the anxiety, depression, and behavioral patterns that often accompany it.
Dr. Adler believes good health extends well beyond the absence of disease. He focuses on supporting patients across their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. He recommends physical exercise to all his patients and incorporates that philosophy directly into his own daily routine as an open-water swimmer.
Dr. Adler holds affiliations with Grand Strand General Hospital and the Georgetown/Waccamaw Hospital System. These affiliations allow him to coordinate care for patients who need hospital-based services in the Myrtle Beach region.
Yes. Dr. Adler has a specific interest in patients dealing with anxiety and depression, particularly when those conditions connect to unhealthy habits or addiction. He takes a comprehensive view of each patient's health to address underlying contributors, not just individual symptoms.
Doctor profile last updated June 6, 2026