About
Chelsea Burgin, MD, is a board-certified family physician and the founder of Embrace Mindful Medicine in Landrum, SC. She earned her medical education at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville, where she later became one of the founding faculty members. In that role, she taught rising physicians how to communicate with compassion. Her clinical background spans urgent care and emergency departments in both North and South Carolina.
Dr. Burgin holds strong convictions against cookie-cutter medicine. She takes time with each patient to listen, weigh options, and build a plan suited to that individual. She is passionate about patient education on acute and chronic medical conditions. Her community work has included talks at schools, public libraries, wellness centers, and local news interviews. She approaches every patient relationship as a direct advocate, a thoughtful assessor, and a partner in clinical decisions.
Education & Training
Additional Training
Founding faculty, University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Greenville
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Burgin right for?
Dr. Burgin works well with patients across all life stages, from children ages four and up through older adults. She is a strong fit for anyone managing chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, thyroid disorders, anxiety, or metabolic syndrome. Patients navigating hormone concerns, menopause, PCOS, or postpartum depression benefit from her specialized evaluation and treatment approach. She also serves patients who want a proactive, lifestyle-focused partner in their care rather than a reactive one.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Burgin treats both acute and chronic medical conditions across all age groups. Her scope includes urgent care needs, preventive medicine, and ongoing chronic disease management. She takes an individualized approach to each patient, building care plans based on a thorough assessment of that person's specific needs.
Yes, Dr. Burgin holds board certification in Family Medicine. She earned her medical degree at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville and built her clinical experience in urgent care and emergency departments across North and South Carolina.
Dr. Burgin practices mindful de-prescribing, meaning she regularly evaluates whether each medication still serves a patient's best interest. She weighs the pros and cons of every treatment decision with the patient directly. Her goal is to build a plan that fits the individual, not a generic protocol.
Yes, Dr. Burgin serves all generations. She has experience educating patients across age groups, from children's clubs and schools to community wellness centers. Her practice welcomes families seeking a single physician for multiple household members.
Dr. Burgin practiced in urgent care and emergency departments in both North and South Carolina before founding Embrace Mindful Medicine. She also served as one of the founding faculty members at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Greenville, where she taught medical students to communicate with compassion.
Yes, Dr. Burgin takes a whole-person approach that addresses both body and mind. She incorporates accountability and mindfulness into her care model. Her patient assessments consider lifestyle, emotional wellbeing, and medical history together.
Yes, Dr. Burgin offers a complimentary Meet and Greet consultation. This gives prospective patients a chance to discuss their health concerns and decide whether Embrace Mindful Medicine is the right fit. You can contact the practice to schedule that visit.
Dr. Burgin treats every patient as a partner in the decision-making process. She facilitates each discussion to help patients understand their options and reach the best action plan together. She describes her role as a direct patient advocate, a creative detective, and a treatment activist.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026