Edmund Rhett, MD
OBGYN, Founder
Dr. Rhett was born in Charleston, SC, and grew up in Atlanta, GA. He graduated from The University of the South, Sewanee, TN, with a degree in biology and received his MD from The Medical College of Georgia. He is a diplomat of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and has been board-certified since 1979.
Dr. Rhett returned to Charleston in 1977 and started the first OB/GYN practice in Mt. Pleasant. He took this practice from a three-person group (he, his nurse, and receptionist) to the largest of its kind in the area, Lowcountry OB/GYN. He was on the founding board of East Cooper Hospital, made many appearances at local functions, and spoke on radio and television about the latest healthcare trends in his field. Dr. Rhett has privileges at Roper St. Francis and East Cooper Medical Center. He was an original member of the Southern Clinical Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology, a select group dedicated solely to the continuing education of its members.
In 2006, Dr. Rhett decided to give up obstetrics to focus more on gynecological issues of women of all ages. He created a unique practice dedicated to his patients’ care and comfort. The center feature of this practice was the in-house surgery center, which enables women to have minimally invasive procedures in the comfort of a familiar setting at a much reduced time and cost of hospital surgery.
He keeps up with his specialty studies and clinical trials and beyond. He recently developed a highly effective weight loss program and has also expanded his bioidentical hormone replacement therapy treatment. He follows a protocol that he believes is BHRT’s most current and scientifically based method.
Dr. Rhett has served as a church vestryman and chairman of the board of The Canterbury House for more than twenty years. He is also a director of The Bank of SC and a member of several other local organizations. He loves duck hunting, golfing when he has time, and spending time with his wife and family.
At a Glance
| Specialty | Gynecology |
|---|---|
| Degrees | MD, The Medical College of Georgia; Biology, The University of the South, Sewanee, TN |
| Areas of Expertise | Gynecology; Minimally Invasive Procedures; Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT); Weight Loss Program Development; Women’s Health |
| Board Certifications | Diplomat, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Since 1979) |
| Affiliated Hospitals | Roper St. Francis, East Cooper Medical Center |
| Professional Associations | Southern Clinical Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| Other Roles | Director, The Bank of SC; Chairman, The Canterbury House Board; Founding Board Member, East Cooper Hospital |
| Personal Interests | Duck hunting, golf, spending time with family |