New Riverside Primary Care

Some visits are planned well ahead, like a baby’s checkup or a physical before a new sports season. Others begin with a symptom you weren’t expecting. At Novant Health New Riverside Primary Care, you have a place to turn for both.

Our clinic in New Riverside Village on Hope Pond Way provides primary care in Bluffton, South Carolina, for newborns, children and adults. If you’re looking for a family doctor, our team can help with everyday care while getting to know your health history, concerns and priorities over time.

You don’t need to have every question figured out before your visit. Tell us what has changed, what is bothering you or what you want to understand better. We’ll work with you on the next steps and help connect you with a specialist when you need additional care.

A new baby brings plenty of questions. Newborn visits and childhood checkups give you time to talk about your child’s growth, development and health with a provider who can get to know your family.

As your child gets older, we can help with vaccinations and physicals for school, sports and camp. Having care for children and adults in the same practice also gives parents a place to address their own health needs.

Annual physicals and preventive care

Your annual visit is a chance to bring up the questions that may not feel urgent but still matter to you. We can review your health history, discuss recommended screenings and vaccinations, and talk about changes you’ve noticed since your last appointment.

We also offer sports, camp, school and DOT physicals. When scheduling, let our team know which type of visit you need and whether you have forms to complete. This helps us prepare for the requirements of your appointment.

Routine gynecologic care and birth control counseling are available through our Bluffton primary care office. You can bring up questions about your reproductive health alongside other concerns, with a team familiar with your medical history.

If you’re considering birth control or want to discuss your current method, we can talk through your preferences and health needs, explain your options and provide prescriptions when appropriate. Your provider can also help determine when a gynecologic concern needs further evaluation.

Support for living with a chronic condition

Managing a long-term condition can raise questions between visits: Is a symptom changing? Is a medication difficult to take? Does your care plan still fit your daily routine? Bring those concerns to your primary care team.

We help patients manage chronic diseases through ongoing visits, medication reviews and lab services when needed. Together, we can review how you’re doing and discuss adjustments to your care. If you also see a specialist, our team can help coordinate care so your ongoing health needs stay connected.

Some health concerns shouldn't have to wait for your next routine appointment. When possible, New Riverside Primary Care reserves same-day and next-day appointments for established patients who are sick or have a minor injury. 

Seeing your primary care team for an unexpected health concern means you can receive care from providers who have access to your medical history and understand your ongoing healthcare needs. Our team can evaluate your symptoms, recommend treatment and determine whether additional testing or specialized care is needed. Our clinic also offers minor skin procedures, including stitches and wart and mole removal; contact us to ask whether the care you need can be provided here.