Phelan Piehota, DO

Phelan Piehota, DO is a Ophthalmologist in Ladson, SC. The practice, Lowcountry Eye Specialists, provides comprehensive eye care and surgical services to patients throughout the Tri‑County Area, drawing patients as far as Kiawah Island, Hilton Head and Columbia. Services include cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, macular degeneration management, diabetic retinopathy care, dry‑eye therapy, floaters evaluation, red‑eye relief, routine eye exams, as well as oculoplastic procedures such as blepharoplasty, eyelid surgery, eye‑lift surgery and thyroid‑eye disease treatment. The board‑certified team is experienced in diagnosing and treating a full range of eye disorders, and the practice maintains a 4.90‑star rating based on 129 customer reviews.

The practice emphasizes compassionate, evidence‑based medical and surgical eye care in a modern, patient‑oriented office. After moving into a new facility in October 2012 that is clearly visible on Highway 78, the office expanded its capacity to offer same‑day appointments for urgent cases and maintains open communication with patients’ other physicians, even providing a direct contact line for after‑hours questions. The team’s focus on state‑of‑the‑art techniques and a comfortable environment supports patients in preserving vision and independence throughout their lives.

Located at 9565 US‑78, Suite 200, the clinic sits just off Ladson Road, about a tenth of a mile from that road and a short walk from the Ladson Post Office (0.2 mi). It is also near College Park Road (0.3 mi), the SC DMV (0.5 mi), and within a mile of both Ladson Elementary School and Grace Christian Academy.

Lowcountry Eye Specialists enjoys a strong local reputation, reflected in consistently high customer ratings, and an established track record built on a large base of patient reviews. These strengths underscore the practice’s reliability and trustworthiness in the community.

With a reputation for high‑quality ophthalmic care and a solid record of patient satisfaction, Phelan Piehota, DO remains a trusted eye‑health resource for residents of Ladson and the surrounding region.

Services:

• Cataract Surgery
• Diabetic Retinopathy
• Dry Eye Syndrome
• Glaucoma Specialist
• Macular Degeneration