Marie Wilkinson, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner, Gastroenterology
accepting new patients
Offers Virtual Visits
Locations
Beaufort Memorial Lowcountry Medical Group Specialty Care
300 Midtown Drive
Beaufort
, SC 29906
Beaufort Memorial Lowcountry Medical Group Specialty Care - Okatie
122 Okatie Center Blvd. North
Suite 300, Okatie Medical Pavilion
Okatie
, SC 29909
About Ms. Marie Wilkinson
“I entered the field of medicine to help people. Getting to know my patients personally enables me to help them by tailoring their treatment plan to their specific needs.”
In the gastroenterology practice at Beaufort Memorial Lowcountry Medical Group Specialty Care, board-certified family nurse practitioner Marie Wilkinson works to promote patients’ digestive health, assisting its board-certified gastroenterologists and advanced practice providers with clinical assessment and pre- and post-operative care.
Areas of Expertise
- Chronic GI Conditions – Ongoing conditions affecting the digestive system such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), ulcers and hemorrhoids.
- Emergent GI Conditions – Certain GI disorders, including appendicitis, intestinal obstruction and ischemic colitis, that can be life threatening and often are accompanied by severe abdominal pain.
- Assessment of GI Conditions – In addition to a physical examination and learning about the patient’s symptoms, an evaluation of the condition may include diagnostic tests and procedures.
Video Visits
Ms. Wilkinson offers virtual visits in certain circumstances for patient follow-up. If interested, ask about the option when scheduling.
Background
Ms. Wilkinson came to Lowcountry Medical with in-depth experience in the provision of urgent and emergency care. The Delaware native most recently served as a nurse practitioner at Tampa General Hospital Urgent Care in Florida and assisted in the opening of the Clinical Decision Unit in TGH’s emergency department, overseeing care for patients not yet ready for transfer or discharge. Earlier in her life she was a missionary in the West African country of Benin.
Ms. Wilkinson moved from Florida to be near her parents, both retired Marines who live in the Beaufort area. When time allows, she enjoys fishing, drawing and watercolor painting, especially landscapes.
Achievements
- First Recipient, Nurse Practitioner of the Quarter Award, Tampa General Hospital
Education
Master of Science in Nursing:
University of Delaware
(2014)
Board Certifications
Family NP, American Nurses Credentialing Center
Conditions Treated
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Pancreatitis
- Liver Disease
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Hiatal Hernia
- GI Cancer Prevention and Treatment
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Gastroenterology
- Gallbladder Disease
- Emergent GI Conditions
- Diverticulitis
- Chronic GI Conditions
- Celiac Disease
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Assessment of GI Conditions
In the News
November 2, 2021
5 Common Stomach Ulcer Symptoms
That pain in your gut may be telling you something. Check out these common stomach ulcer symptoms to learn what you can do about it.
June 26, 2023
Gastroenterologist and Nurse Practitioner Join Beaufort Memorial Lowcountry Medical Group Specialty Care
To address the shortage of digestive health services for residents of Beaufort County and beyond, Beaufort Memorial has added two new board-certified providers to Beaufort Memorial Lowcountry Medical Group Specialty Care. Michael Sciarra, D.O., a gastroenterologist, and Marie Wilkinson, a nurse practitioner, will see patients by appointment at the practice locations in both Beaufort and Okatie.
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