About
Sarah E. Stapleton, MD is a board-certified internist with deep roots in Johns Hopkins medicine. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Brown University, graduating Magna Cum Laude and earning membership in Phi Beta Kappa in 1986. She then earned her Doctorate of Medicine from The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 1990. Both her internship and residency in Internal Medicine took place at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, completing her training in 1993.
Dr. Stapleton holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She has particular clinical interest in women's heart disease and chronic fatigue syndrome. She contributed a chapter on women's heart disease to the textbook 'Primary Care Management of Heart Disease' and presented on chronic fatigue syndrome at both the South Carolina Society of Internal Medicine and MUSC Grand Rounds. Best Doctors in America recognized her every year from 2001 through 2014. Town & Country Magazine also named her in its Guide to Top Family Doctors in 2000. She holds hospital privileges at the Medical University of South Carolina and sees patients at her Charleston office. Her goal is to partner with each patient across all aspects of their health and wellness.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Brown University, B.S. Biology, Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, 1986
Medical School
The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, 1991-1993
Additional Training
Internship: Internal Medicine, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, 1990-1991
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Stapleton right for?
Dr. Stapleton is a strong fit for adults who want a long-term, relationship-driven internist in Charleston. Patients managing chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, or high cholesterol benefit from her focused management approach. Women concerned about cardiovascular health will find her clinical interest in women's heart disease particularly relevant. Patients who value direct physician access, including after-hours phone availability, will feel well-supported in her practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Stapleton specializes in internal medicine with a focus on chronic condition management. She treats type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic fatigue syndrome, and heart disease. She has a particular clinical interest in women's heart disease and has published and presented on that topic.
Yes, Dr. Stapleton holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She completed both her internship and residency in internal medicine at The Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Dr. Stapleton earned her medical degree from The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 1990. She completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, finishing in 1993. She received her undergraduate degree in Biology from Brown University, graduating Magna Cum Laude.
Yes, Best Doctors in America recognized Dr. Stapleton every year from 2001 through 2014. Town & Country Magazine also named her in its Guide to Top Family Doctors in August 2000.
Dr. Stapleton has published and presented on two primary topics. She contributed to 'Primary Care Management of Heart Disease,' focusing on women's heart disease. She also presented on chronic fatigue syndrome at the South Carolina Society of Internal Medicine and at MUSC Grand Rounds.
Yes, patients see Dr. Stapleton at every office visit. She does not route patients to nurse practitioners or physician assistants. Direct physician access is a core feature of her practice.
Yes, Dr. Stapleton makes herself reachable by phone after hours and on weekends. Members can contact her directly for urgent matters outside of regular office hours.
Dr. Stapleton approaches each patient the way she would treat a family member. She focuses on building a genuine partnership with patients across all aspects of their wellness. Her clinical work combines preventive care with active management of chronic conditions.
Yes, Dr. Stapleton holds hospital privileges at the Medical University of South Carolina. She can coordinate care at MUSC when her patients need hospital-level services.
Doctor profile last updated April 4, 2026