First Beaufort Memorial Facility on Hilton Head Island to Open in October 2023 with the Acquisition of Island Imaging

Beaufort Memorial Hospital (BMH), recognized as one of the nation’s Top General Hospitals by The Leapfrog Group, has acquired Island Imaging, an independent imaging center on Hilton Head Island. The center, which will change its name to Beaufort Memorial Island Imaging, will begin seeing patients Oct. 9.

While upgrades to align IT infrastructure and equipment to the BMH network will be taking place prior to the transition, imaging patient appointments will continue as normal. Patients can expect to be seen by the same friendly, caring staff that they’ve come to know. The same services will also continue to be offered, including 3D mammography, CT, ultrasound, fluoroscopy and bone densitometry.

“Given that the mindset of the Island Imaging physicians and staff aligns well with our culture and core values at Beaufort Memorial, we anticipate this being an easy transition for everyone and ultimately a benefit to the Island community,” said BMH President and CEO Russell Baxley, MHA. “This strategic entrance onto Hilton Head is the first of our efforts to improve access to the high quality of care for which Beaufort Memorial is known.”

Island Imaging opened at 40 Palmetto Parkway on Hilton Head Island in 2013 and has been accredited by the American College of Radiology for CT, 3D mammography and screening chest CT for lung cancer. The center’s radiologists, David Estle, M.D., and Patricia Shapiro, M.D., will continue through the transition.

“Beaufort Memorial’s dedication to patient-centered care and commitment to the overall health and well-being of the community makes them a perfect fit for the future of Island Imaging,” said Patricia Shapiro, M.D., one of Island Imaging’s founding physicians. “Our staff is excited to join the team of one of the nation’s top hospitals and have access to the depth of resources that brings.”

All 15 of the imaging center’s employees have been offered positions to continue in their same role at the center with Beaufort Memorial.

“Adding Island Imaging to the Beaufort Memorial family is another step toward our vision of transforming health care in the Lowcountry,” Baxley said. “We recognize the unmet demand for quality health services on the Island and intend to work to meet those needs.”