Edgerton Colin. Johnnie Dobbs Blvd, Mt Pleasant

Edgerton Colin. Johnnie Dobbs Blvd, Mt Pleasant is a medical group in Mt Pleasant, SC, specializing in rheumatology care. The practice serves patients with rheumatic conditions, offering comprehensive services including diagnosis, treatment, and management of autoimmune and musculoskeletal disorders. Dr. Colin C. Edgerton, a board-certified rheumatologist and physician at Low Country Rheumatology, brings extensive clinical and research experience to the team. He is recognized for his leadership in musculoskeletal ultrasound and contributions to national guidelines. The practice operates a satellite office in Mount Pleasant, part of a network that includes digital x-ray, infusion suite, phlebotomy lab, and research departments, enabling in-office treatment for patients.

Dr. Edgerton earned his Bachelor of Science from Georgetown University and graduated cum laude from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2001. He completed his internal medicine residency with honors, receiving the Robert Skelton Award as the top resident graduate from the U.S. Army training program in 2004. He completed a rheumatology fellowship at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in 2006 and served as Rheumatology Service Chief at Eisenhower Army Medical Center from 2006 to 2013. During that time, he held faculty roles at the Medical College of Georgia and the Uniformed Services University. He established the ultrasound training program at the Medical College of Georgia and contributes to the American College of Rheumatology’s ultrasound task force. He is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and the American College of Rheumatology, and has served on the American Medical Association House of Delegates and the American College of Rheumatology Board of Directors. Dr. Edgerton joined Low Country Rheumatology in 2013 after a 12-year career as a U.S. Army physician, attaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and earning a Bronze Star for valor during a deployment to Iraq.

Low Country Rheumatology, established in 1987, has expanded to serve the Charleston area through multiple satellite offices, including the Mount Pleasant location. The practice emphasizes patient-centered care, combining clinical expertise with research and advanced diagnostic capabilities. Dr. Edgerton’s national recognition in value-based medicine and treatment pathways reflects the practice’s commitment to high-quality, evidence-based rheumatology care. His work continues to influence standards in the field, reinforcing the practice’s standing as a trusted provider in the region.