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Stephanie L. Lovato, PA-C

Stephanie L. Lovato, PA-C

Physician Assistant, Adult Primary Care, Family Medicine
Beaufort Memorial Physician Partners

Locations

Beaufort Memorial Palmetto Medical Group

4818 Bluffton Parkway
Bluffton , SC 29910

View hours
Monday
7:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
7:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
7:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
7:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
7:00am - 5:00pm
Beaufort Memorial Palmetto Medical Group

About Ms. Stephanie Lovato

“As a primary care provider I am afforded the opportunity to get to know my patients as unique individuals. I am exceedingly comfortable educating and managing my patients according to the current standards of care. However, my approach is focused upon and directed by my patients and their specific needs, as I believe firmly that each person deserves a personalized plan of care.”

Stephanie Lovato, a board-certified physician assistant, came to Palmetto Medical Group in 2012 following four years of practice at a local primary and urgent care clinic.

At the Beaufort Memorial Physician Partners practice she specializes in primary health care, including prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses in adults and children 10 and older. Her professional interests center around prevention and “whole body” wellness, with additional interests in sports medicine and geriatric medicine.

Early in her career, Ms. Lovato worked in a dual primary care/urgent care practice in neighboring Hilton Head Island. In this setting she managed a vast array of acute medical conditions, developed a base of procedural skills, and performed occupational exams for the U.S. Coast Guard.

A native of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Ms. Lovato has called the Lowcountry her home since 1991. Before the birth of her daughter Zoe, she was an active participant in Hilton Head Island’s running and triathlon community. These days, she and her family spend their free time traveling and exploring, introducing Zoe to the rich diversity of cultures around the world.


 

Education

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies:
South University

Board Certifications

Physician Assistant, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Conditions Treated

  • Adult Primary Care
  • Family Medicine
  • Geriatrics
  • Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment Of Acute And Chronic Disease

Patient Ratings & Comments

5

549 reviews, 99 comments

A provider's star rating is an average of all responses to provider-related questions from the last 365 days on the nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey. Learn more about ratings.

Category Ratings

Likelihood of recommending this provider?
Provider discussed treatment options with you?
Provider explained things in way you understand?
Provider included you in decisions?
Provider showed concern?

06/19/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

I was there for referrals {...]. We discussed both and referrals were written for same rehab center.

06/20/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

I cannot say enough good things about her thoroughness and compassion.

06/22/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Stephanie Lavato is one of my favorite providers because she takes the time to listen, she will provide solutions or refer out but I always leave feeling heard, and problem generally has been solved in some manner

06/20/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Stephanie is great! She is so personal and genuinely cares for her patients.

06/24/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

They don't come any better at all.

06/28/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Excellent experience. The PA spent valuable time discussing my issue with me and offered options to resolve my issues.

06/30/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Stephanie was an excellent listener and explained everything in details. She offered different plans to remedy my health issues. She was wonderful!

07/03/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Stephanie Lovato is excellent

07/06/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Stephanie Lovato was very Professional

07/05/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Stephanie Lovato always great

07/12/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Great practice!!!!!

07/16/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Stephanie Lovato is an excellent provider. She explains options of treatments and always asks for your input on these choices.

07/17/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Excellent rapport.

07/17/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Already expressed my thoughts on the provider. I would recommend her to everyone. She is awesome! Proud to have her as my doctor.

07/17/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Love her!!

07/17/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Stephanie always listens to me

08/02/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Dr. Lovato is always so helpful and shows true care for her patients.

08/02/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

I adore Stephanie Lovato, PA at BM Palmetto Medical Center She is an excellent practicioner, has a superb rapport with her patients, and explains things extremely well!

08/04/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Stephanie Lovato is the absolute best!

08/06/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

I always recommend her to anyone I know who is looking for a new Dr. I have heard that she is not taking new patients so I am glad that I am already in.

08/12/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

This is my tenth year of seeing Stephanie Lovato and she has yet to disappoint me. Stephanie listens to what I have to say, considers options, recommends her treatment but considers my input in doing so. She's a real gem!

08/16/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Very good experience

08/18/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

She did a great job working WITH me to find a solution

08/17/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Stephanie Lovato is an EXCELLENT Nurse Practitioner, whom I've recommended to many friends and neighbors! She truly listens, makes Intelligent suggestions and doesn't push medications as most medical caretakers do.

08/22/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Stephanie listens with care and focus. She provides excellent insights, knowledge and advice

08/24/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

I have recommended Stephanie Lovato,PA to several people

08/28/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Stephanie Lovato has been my PA for over 15 years. I can't imagine seeing anyone else!

08/28/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Stephanie is a very caring PA! Best in Bluffton!!

09/04/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

We Love Stephanie. She is one of the best Primary Care we have ever had.

09/01/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Stephanie takes the time to listen and explain

09/05/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Stephanie Lovato is the very best primary care provider we have had in the last 40 years. They do not come much better.

09/01/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Excellent

09/07/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

IMO, Ms. Lovato is the BEST provider I have ever gone to [...]. She always listens to my concerns and provides excellent medical care. Beaufort Memorial is so lucky to have her on staff. I tell everyone about the wonderful care she provides for me. I would follow her to the moon and back for her medical services. She is excellent.

09/09/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Stephanie always takes her time with me and covers everyrhing in detail allowing me to interact with her discussing my situations and treatment. She never rushes me.

09/13/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

PA Lovato is excellent

09/13/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

My visit with Stephanie Lovato was refreshing in comparison to other providers I have seen during this past year. She listens and considers your feelings regarding treatment and medication options. This wasn't the case with other practitioners I have seen.

09/20/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Take the time and listen to what you Gotta say and address it .

09/18/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Love PA Lovato!

09/18/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

My PA, Stephanie Lavato, is super knowlegable, supportive, and always includes me in my health care decisions.

09/18/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Been with Stephanie Lovato for several years. She is always very good at explaining options

09/20/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Stephanie is the best!!!

09/22/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Stephanie is a very patient focused professional. I would highly recommend her to anyone.

09/22/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Stephanie is truly one of the BEST! Very friendly and professional. Very easy to talk to, attentive and truly cares about her patients.

09/20/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Stephanie is very thorough & listens to me & my medical concerns. She is a very caring & efficient person. I appreciate her honesty & always takes such great care of me!

09/28/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

I've been seeing Stephanie for 7 years and would not dream of going anywhere else. She's absolutely the BEST!!

09/27/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Stephanie is caring, calm, exceptionally knowledgeable and helpful. She is irreplaceable

10/03/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

I LOVE Stephanie Lovato - recommend her to all I know. Best care giver than most doctors I have seen.

10/04/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

I am so fortunate to be Stephanie's patient. She truly cares about my health and is very proactive and caring.

10/03/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Very pleased.

10/07/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Stephanie Lovato is an excellent PA. She takes the time to listen to my concerns and address them. It is a discussion with her patient, not a one sided "conversation". Stephanie really cares, which is evident in the great care that she provides.

10/09/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Love Stephanie Lovato

10/12/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

I greatly appreciate Stephanie's professional ism, thoughtfulness and genuine caring

10/16/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Very Good

10/21/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Great visit

10/23/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

I would recommend PA Lovato to other patients.

10/25/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Wonderful experience! I have been going to her for over 10yrs.

10/25/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Both the nurse and Stephanie were excellent. Always are!

10/25/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

The very best!!

10/29/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

She was excellent!

10/30/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Very thorough treatment

11/02/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Lovato is excellent!

11/04/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Good

11/07/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Stephanie continues to provide me unwavering support as I navigate health concerns across several specialists. I'm very grateful to have her for my primary care.

11/06/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Stephanie is thorough, knowledgeable, and compassionate. I'm lucky she's my doctor.

11/09/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Good She talked to me about everything.

11/08/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

PA Lovato is so professional and caring, offering advice and interest in my wellbeing

11/11/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Stephanie Lovato is the best! Always willing to give the time you need

11/07/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Always excellent

11/13/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Stephanie was very thorough and never makes me feel rushed. She was on top of all parts of my care.

11/26/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

I love Stephanie Lavato. She has always been knowledgeable and attentive. Anytime I have communicated via the portal she has been prompt and helpful.

12/05/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Stephanie is fabulous! She takes time, listens and always makes you feel calm and comfortable. She is especially great with my husband, who is petrified of doctors.

12/06/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Stephanie Lovato has always been caring and professional. I am lucky to have her as my Primary Care provider.

12/07/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Stephanie has always been caring and compassionate and she provides superior care.

12/12/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Everyone was great at my appointment- from the nurses aid to the physician assistant. All were very pleasant and understanding.

12/16/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Got my husband to change to this office.

12/18/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Stephanie Lovato was awesome as always.

12/26/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

I always recommend Stephanie LovatoShe is the one healthcare provider of mine that addresses my concerns and helps me solve them!

12/26/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Stephanie Lovato is the BEST medical professional in the Low Country! I recommend her all the time.

12/24/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Stephanie was terrific

12/27/2024

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

I like Stephanie [...]

01/05/2025

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Stephanie Lovato was very engaged and not rushed.

01/02/2025

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Very awesome customer service. Very organized staff.

01/02/2025

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

She is the best provider I have ever had. Stephanie Lovado is perceptive, caring, and very thorough.

01/08/2025

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Excellent care from Stephanie Lovato. She cares about her patients

01/09/2025

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Stephanie is always caring and listens well to my concerns. I feel like I'm an imp part of every exam, not always that way at other offices.

01/14/2025

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Stephanie Lovato is an excellent health care provider !

01/18/2025

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Excellent

01/23/2025

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

The PA was very considerate because of my pain. She explained thoroughly what was wrong, and the steps needed to help me!

02/03/2025

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

I love Stephanie as my care provider. [...]

02/04/2025

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Absolutely I would recommend Stephanie Lovato. I already have. She always listens and I never feel rushed.

02/07/2025

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

I think Stephanie Lovato is best PC provider in this practice. I can't praise her enough.

02/07/2025

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Four STARS!

02/08/2025

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

This is my tenth year with Stephanie Lovato and I have never been displeased with any visit with her. She is a gem!

02/09/2025

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

P.A. Stephanie is the type of individual that makes your practice....excellent

02/14/2025

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

My provider, Stephanie Lovato, was excellent. Provided a well detailed explanation, as requested of my health situation for my overall health analysis situation and areas of need.

02/19/2025

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

[...] Stephanie Lovato is an excellent PA!!!!

02/20/2025

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Stephanie Lovato listened to o my concerns, asked questions, and we made a plan of action together.

02/25/2025

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

I had a great checkup and was informed of some information I was unaware of. I implemented what I learned, and it was very helpful.

02/28/2025

Verified Beaufort Memorial Patient

Stephanie is wonderful!
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