Kathy McGurk, MD

Kathy McGurk, MD is a hand surgeon in North Charleston, SC. She specializes in orthopedic surgery and the treatment of hand and upper extremity conditions, serving patients in North Charleston, Summerville, Charleston, and Johns Island. Dr. McGurk earned her medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2018, completed her internship and residency in orthopedic surgery at the Medical University of SC in 2019 and 2023 respectively, and finished a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in 2024.

Dr. McGurk practices with Roper St. Francis Physician Partners Orthopaedics, a nonprofit health care system. Her approach emphasizes patient education and empowerment, aiming for every patient to understand their condition and treatment options before deciding on a path forward. While she enjoys operating and views orthopedic surgery as solving a puzzle, she firmly believes that not all hand surgery requires surgery. She values explaining different treatment options and connecting with people to change their lives for the better. Working within an integrated care network allows her to collaborate with specialty providers who trust her care, while also relying on other specialists for care outside her expertise.

Patients have described Dr. McGurk as thorough, knowledgeable, and personable. Reviews highlight her excellent bedside manner, compassion, and ability to listen to concerns. Many patients noted that she explains things in an easy-to-understand way, provides necessary treatment and next steps, and is skilled at letting them know all their options. Some reviews mention her willingness to work patients into her busy schedule and her down-to-earth demeanor. One patient noted an issue with dismissed pain, but the majority praised her as outstanding, awesome, and excellent.

Kathy McGurk, MD is located at 8950 University Blvd #200, North Charleston, SC 29406. She also maintains offices at 300 Callen Blvd #330, Summerville, SC 29486; 2093 Henry Tecklenburg Dr #200, Charleston, SC 29414; and 3575 Maybank Hwy #A, Johns Island, SC 29455.

Dr. Kathy McGurk, MD combines specialized training in hand and upper extremity surgery with a patient-centric approach to care in North Charleston, SC.

The practice is situated on University Boulevard in North Charleston, SC, just a fraction of a mile from HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital and Charleston Southern University.

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Services:

• Hip and Knee Orthopedic Surgery
• Knee ligament (ACL), meniscus and cartilage repair
• Orthopedic Sports Medicine
• Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
• Shoulder Orthopedic Surgery
• Shoulder arthritis and replacement surgery
• Shoulder instability and rotator cuff injuries