About
Dr. Joshua Hutchins grew up in Athens, Georgia, and has called Charleston home since the early 2000s. He attended St. George University in Grenada for medical school, an experience he describes with gratitude for its rich culture and setting. He completed a residency in Rural Family Medicine and has spent over 25 years working across primary, urgent, emergency, and occupational medicine.
Before medical school, Dr. Hutchins spent time in college coordinating organ and tissue recovery, an experience that shaped his dedication to patient-centered care. He is passionate about functional medicine and works with patients to prevent chronic disease and reach their personal health goals. When he steps away from the clinic, he enjoys fishing, tennis, motorcycle riding, hunting, and trips to the north Georgia mountains, often alongside family and his two dogs.
Education & Training
Medical School
St. George University, Grenada
Residency
Rural Family Medicine
Additional Training
Experience in primary, urgent, emergency, and occupational medicine
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Hutchins right for?
Dr. Hutchins is a strong fit for patients who want a physician with broad clinical range and a genuine interest in root-cause health. Adults focused on chronic disease prevention benefit from his functional medicine approach. Patients of all ages find his experience across primary, urgent, emergency, and occupational medicine reassuring. Those who want a physician who works with them toward specific health goals will respond well to his collaborative style.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Functional medicine focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of health conditions rather than managing symptoms alone. Dr. Hutchins has a strong interest in functional medicine and works with patients to prevent chronic disease and meet their individual health goals.
Dr. Hutchins sees patients of all ages. His experience spans primary care, urgent care, emergency medicine, and occupational medicine, making him comfortable with a wide range of health concerns.
Dr. Hutchins attended St. George University in Grenada for medical school. He describes his time there as a meaningful experience in a place with a rich culture.
Dr. Hutchins trained in Rural Family Medicine for his residency. That background informs his practical, broad-spectrum approach to patient care.
Dr. Hutchins has over 25 years in the medical field. His experience spans organ and tissue recovery coordination during college, followed by decades of practice across multiple clinical settings.
Yes. Chronic disease prevention is one of Dr. Hutchins's primary clinical interests. He takes a functional medicine perspective and helps patients understand how lifestyle and underlying factors drive long-term health outcomes.
Dr. Hutchins grew up in Athens, Georgia, and has lived in Charleston since the early 2000s. His residency training in Rural Family Medicine also shaped his experience across diverse patient populations and settings.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026