About
Don Hurley, DO, FAAFP, DABFM has practiced family medicine in Charleston, South Carolina for more than three decades. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, Biology, and EMT from Arkansas College in Batesville, Arkansas in 1977. He went on to earn his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1985. He completed his internship at Waterville Osteopathic Hospital in Maine and his family practice residency at Naval Hospital in Charleston. In 1994, he completed a Sports Medicine fellowship at Hughston Sports Medicine Hospital in Columbus, Georgia.
Dr. Hurley holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine and carries the BaleDoneen Method Endorsed Provider designation. He chose osteopathic medicine because its philosophy aligns with his belief in treating the whole patient, not just individual symptoms. He retired from the United States Navy as a Commander and earned two Navy Commendation Medals and two Navy Achievement Medals, along with a White House Medical Unit Commendation Letter in 2004. He has served on faculty at MUSC since 1992, the University of South Carolina since 2004, Charleston Southern University since 2017, and Via College of Osteopathic Medicine since 2019. He holds memberships in nine professional societies, including the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Geriatrics Society. He also participates in active clinical research through Specialty Sera Research and Wake Research/Notus. His published works span military medicine, sports medicine, and disaster preparedness. He decided he wanted to become a family doctor at age seven, and that commitment has guided his career ever since.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Arkansas College, Batesville, AR, Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry, Biology and EMT, 1977
Medical School
Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO, Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine, 1985
Residency
Family Practice, Naval Hospital, Charleston, SC, 1991
Fellowship
Sports Medicine, Hughston Sports Medicine Hospital, Columbus, GA, 1994
Additional Training
Internship: Waterville Osteopathic Hospital, Waterville, ME, 1985-1986
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Hurley right for?
Dr. Hurley is a strong fit for adults in the Charleston tri-county area who want a physician focused on root causes, not just symptoms. Patients managing chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, or heart disease benefit from his proactive, whole-patient approach. His sports medicine fellowship training makes him a good match for active patients dealing with injuries or performance concerns. Adults concerned about cognitive health and cardiovascular risk will find the Wellness Program Plus screening tools particularly valuable. Patients who want direct physician access, including a cell phone number for urgent matters, will feel well supported here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Hurley focuses on family medicine and sports medicine. He has particular clinical experience managing type 2 diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, heart disease, and cognitive impairment. His osteopathic training shapes how he approaches each case, with attention to underlying causes rather than symptoms alone.
Yes. Dr. Hurley holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. He also carries the BaleDoneen Method Endorsed Provider designation, which reflects advanced training in cardiovascular risk assessment.
Dr. Hurley earned his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1985. He completed his family practice residency at Naval Hospital in Charleston, South Carolina. He then completed a Sports Medicine fellowship at Hughston Sports Medicine Hospital in Columbus, Georgia in 1994.
Yes. Dr. Hurley completed a Sports Medicine fellowship at Hughston Sports Medicine Hospital in Columbus, Georgia. He also holds membership in the American College of Sports Medicine. His sports medicine training complements his family medicine practice for patients with injuries or physical performance goals.
Dr. Hurley calls specialists directly on behalf of his patients when needed. Through the MDVIP network, he can also connect patients with physicians at leading medical institutions for complex cases requiring specialized evaluation.
Yes. Dr. Hurley regularly sees patients alongside medical students from VCOM in Spartanburg, MUSC, the University of South Carolina, and Charleston Southern University. He has served on faculty at MUSC since 1992 and at multiple other institutions since then.
Dr. Hurley served in the United States Navy and retired as a Commander. He completed his family practice residency at Naval Hospital in Charleston. His military service earned him two Navy Commendation Medals and two Navy Achievement Medals, as well as a White House Medical Unit Commendation Letter in 2004.
Yes. Dr. Hurley gives his patients his cell phone number for urgent matters. Members can reach him by phone after hours and on weekends, providing direct access to their physician around the clock.
Yes. Dr. Hurley has participated in clinical research for more than two decades. He currently works with Specialty Sera Research and Wake Research/Notus. He previously collaborated with Medical Research South from 2002 to 2020.
Doctor profile last updated April 4, 2026