About
Dr. Laura Lee Kinney is a board-certified internist with deep roots in Charleston. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Washington and Lee University in Lexington, VA in 1991. She then completed her Doctorate of Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina in 1996. Her internship and Internal Medicine residency both took place at the Medical University of South Carolina, finishing in 1999.
After residency, Dr. Kinney joined the faculty at the Medical University of South Carolina as an Instructor in the Department of General Medicine, a role she held from 1999 to 2002. She later served as Medical Director of Tidewater Internal Medicine from 2009 to 2017. She holds certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine and belongs to the South Carolina Medical Association. Health Links Magazine named her Best Primary Care in Charleston in 2021 and again in 2025. The Charleston Post and Courier named her a finalist for Best Primary Care Provider in 2025. Outside of medicine, she enjoys time with her husband and children, travel, and golf.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Washington & Lee University, Lexington, VA — Bachelor of Science, Biology, 1991
Medical School
Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC — Doctorate of Medicine, 1996
Residency
Internal Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, 1997-1999
Additional Training
Internship, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, 1996-1997
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Kinney right for?
Dr. Kinney is a strong fit for adults who want a prevention-focused internist with deep local roots. Patients managing type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension benefit from her chronic disease focus. Those who want advanced cognitive and cardiovascular screening will find her Wellness Program Plus particularly valuable. Patients who travel frequently also benefit from her ability to help coordinate care away from home.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Kinney specializes in internal medicine and preventive care. She focuses on managing chronic conditions including type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. Her Wellness Program Plus also helps her identify early risk markers for heart disease, cognitive decline, and metabolic disorders.
Yes, Dr. Kinney holds certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at the Medical University of South Carolina in 1999 and has practiced in Charleston ever since.
Dr. Kinney completed her medical degree, internship, and Internal Medicine residency entirely at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. She also served as an Instructor in the Department of General Medicine there from 1999 to 2002.
Yes. Every office visit is with Dr. Kinney directly. The practice does not route patients to nurse practitioners or physician assistants. This direct access is a core feature of her MDVIP practice.
Yes. Dr. Kinney is reachable by phone after hours and on weekends. Members can contact her directly outside of normal office hours for urgent concerns.
Dr. Kinney offers the MDVIP Wellness Program Plus, which includes cognitive health assessment with brain health scoring, a comprehensive metabolic panel with vitamin and nutrient checks, advanced heart disease testing, and inflammation testing. These screenings go beyond what standard MDVIP practices include.
Yes. Health Links Magazine named Dr. Kinney Best Primary Care in Charleston in both 2021 and 2025. The Charleston Post and Courier also named her a finalist for Best Primary Care Provider in 2025.
Dr. Kinney holds privileges at Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital in Charleston, SC. This affiliation supports continuity of care when members require hospital-based services.
Doctor profile last updated April 4, 2026