Board Certified Pulmonologist and Intensive Care Specialist Joins Beaufort Memorial Pulmonary Specialists

To ensure access to excellent respiratory care services for local residents, Beaufort Memorial is adding board-certified physician Andrew Stevens, M.D., to Beaufort Memorial Pulmonary Specialists in the Okatie Medical Pavilion in Okatie.

Stevens will leverage his extensive experience gained at prestigious hospitals in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., to prevent, diagnose, and treat a variety of respiratory system conditions for patients in the Beaufort County area. His broad expertise encompasses the treatment of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), smoking cessation, lung nodule evaluation, lung cancer diagnosis, pulmonary hypertension, and interstitial lung disease. Additionally, he will provide care for patients admitted to the Beaufort Memorial Hospital intensive care unit.

Originally from Toronto, Canada, Stevens has embraced warm weather and a coastal lifestyle, relocating to the Lowcountry after serving as a Fellow Physician at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. His tenure there nurtured a profound interest in critical care, which he regards as "the purest form of medicine,” due to its emphasis on fundamental issues affecting the entire body.

“It has been a privilege to complete my fellowship at one of the top hospitals in the country, and I look forward to bringing the skills I have learned to treat patients at Beaufort Memorial,” said Stevens. “Because everyone is different, my goal is to listen so that I can tailor my care to the individual needs of each patient.”

This patient-centered approach to health care earned Stevens an award for excellence in patient care at Cedars-Sinai.

Stevens pursued a double major in college, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in biology and medical science from Western University in London, Ontario. He attained his Doctorate of Medicine from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, graduating summa cum laude. Subsequently, he completed a three-year residency in Internal Medicine at Georgetown University Hospital before completing a three-year fellowship in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. In his spare time, he enjoys running, playing golf and spending time with his dog, Tuna.

"Beaufort Memorial is thrilled to welcome Dr. Stevens to our pulmonary practice at the Okatie Medical Pavilion," said Russell Baxley, president & CEO of Beaufort Memorial. "He is a dedicatedly patient-focused pulmonologist whose exceptional skill will significantly enhance the practice’s capacity to manage a wide spectrum of respiratory system disorders."

Located in the Beaufort Memorial Okatie Medical Pavilion, 122 Okatie Center Blvd. North, Okatie, Beaufort Memorial Pulmonary Specialists bring in-depth knowledge of the respiratory system and broad-based expertise in preventing, diagnosing and treating the diseases and conditions that affect the lungs and related organ systems. At the practice, Dr. Stevens joins the clinical team of board-certified pulmonologist John Krcmarik, M.D., and board-certified nurse practitioners Shawna Nievierowski, FNP, and Risa Linford, AGACNP.

To make an appointment with any of the providers at Beaufort Memorial Pulmonary Specialists, call 843-707-8040. To learn more about lung and respiratory care available at Beaufort Memorial, visit BeaufortMemorial.org/LungCare.