About
Dr. Steven Ross graduated valedictorian from the Medical University of South Carolina in 1980, earning his Doctorate of Medicine. He completed both his internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville, finishing his residency in 1983. That foundation launched a career spanning more than three decades in the Florence and Pee Dee areas of South Carolina.
Dr. Ross holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine and earned his designation as a Specialist in Clinical Hypertension from the American Society of Hypertension in 2007. He is also a Testamur of the American Society of Echocardiography, reflecting his advanced training in adult echocardiography. This training sharpens his management of complicated cardiovascular disease cases. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and a Fellow of the American Heart Association. His clinical focus spans hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and complex chronic conditions of the liver and lungs. Dr. Ross reads current medical literature continuously and grounds every treatment decision in clinical trial evidence. He still personally admits patients at McLeod Regional Medical Center and Carolinas Hospital System, and he makes house calls for home-bound patients.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Clemson University, Clemson, SC — Bachelor of Science, Pre-Medicine 1976, Highest Honor
Medical School
Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC — Doctorate of Medicine 1980, Valedictorian
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville, VA 1981-1983
Fellowship
American College of Physicians 1990; American Society of Hypertension 2010
Additional Training
Internship: Internal Medicine, University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville, VA 1980-1981; Special training in adult echocardiography
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Ross right for?
Dr. Ross is a strong fit for adults managing complex or chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, or cardiovascular disease. Patients with resistant or difficult-to-control high blood pressure benefit from his hypertension specialist certification. He also serves home-bound patients through house calls. Adults who want a physician who follows them through hospitalizations will find his hospital care commitment rare and valuable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Ross focuses on hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, liver disease, and lung disease. He holds certification as a Specialist in Clinical Hypertension, which means he treats complex and resistant cases of high blood pressure that other physicians may struggle to manage. His echocardiography training also supports his management of complicated cardiovascular cases.
Yes. Dr. Ross holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He also earned the designation of Specialist in Clinical Hypertension from the American Society of Hypertension in 2007 and holds Testamur certification from the American Society of Echocardiography.
Dr. Ross earned his undergraduate degree from Clemson University and graduated valedictorian from the Medical University of South Carolina in 1980. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia, finishing in 1983.
Yes. Dr. Ross personally admits and cares for his patients at both McLeod Regional Medical Center and Carolinas Hospital System. This level of continuity is rare in primary care today, and he considers it a defining part of how he practices.
Yes. Dr. Ross makes house calls for patients who are home-bound. This service ensures that patients who cannot easily travel to the office still receive direct, personalized care from their physician.
Dr. Ross is a certified hypertension specialist with a particular interest in complex and resistant cases. He uses evidence-based protocols grounded in current clinical trial data. Patients with high blood pressure that has not responded well to standard treatment benefit most from his specialized expertise.
Dr. Ross describes himself as a lifelong student of medicine. He reads current medical literature regularly and bases every treatment decision on up-to-date science and clinical trial findings. That commitment to staying current shapes how he manages every patient's care.
Dr. Ross is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and a Fellow of the American Heart Association. He also completed fellowships with the American College of Physicians in 1990 and the American Society of Hypertension in 2010.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026