MUSC Children's Health

Pediatrics • Charleston, SC • Since 2007

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About

Coastal Pediatric Associates is a private pediatric care network affiliated with MUSC Children's Health in South Carolina. They provide general pediatrics, newborn care, and adolescent medicine across six offices in the Lowcountry (Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville). They see over 100,000 patient visits per year and operate seven days a week to offer convenient access. Headquarters are in Charleston, SC, with multiple locations including Summerville, Mount Pleasant, and James Island. For pediatric primary care at MUSC’s children’s hospital ecosystem in Charleston, Coastal Pediatric Associates represents a network option within MUSC Health’s pediatric services. Contact numbers and locations are available on their site.

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Clinic Type

Pediatrics (multi-location group)

Address

Rutledge Tower, 135 Rutledge Avenue, Rutledge Tower, 3rd Floor, Charleston, SC 29425

Phone

(843) 792-3955

Email

ptfamlia@musc.edu

Opening Hours

Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Website

https://children.muschealth.org/medical-services/primary-care-pediatrics

Telehealth

Virtual Primary Care in partnership with Ovatient

Services Offered

primary care
well-child visits
well-child screenings
sports physicals
sick care
preventive care
immunizations
medically complex primary care
developmental screenings
psychosocial services
parent counseling
education
referrals to specialists
adolescent reproductive health (including LARC birth control)

Team

Lisa Lopez, Pediatrics; Primary Care — M.D.
Michelle Nsianya, Pediatrics; Primary Care — M.D.
Rachel Banton, Pediatrics; Family Medicine; Primary Care — DNP-FNP-C

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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FAQs

What services are offered at MUSC Health pediatric primary care clinics?

General wellness visits, acute care, preventive care, including well-child visits, well-child screenings, sports physicals, sick care, immunizations, medically complex primary care, developmental screenings, psychosocial services, parent counseling, education, and referrals to specialists.

Awards & Accreditations

Ranked as the #1 children's hospital in South Carolina by U.S. News & World Report

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

MUSC Children's Health - West Ashley (Charleston, SC): 4 out of 5 (44 ratings)
MUSC Children's Health University Pediatrics - Rutledge Tower (Charleston, SC): 2.3 star rating (6 reviews)
MUSC Children's Health Primary Care at Summey Medical Pavilion (North Charleston, SC): 4.9 out of 5 (34 ratings (and also shows 65 ratings))
North Charleston Pediatricians | MUSC Children's Health: 4.5 out of 5 (45 ratings)
Sarah Lants, M.D. (Pediatrics, Primary Care): 4.9 out of 5 (32 ratings)
Pediatrics & Internal Medicine Clinic (Med-Peds): 4.7/5.0 (100 rating)

Patients praise

Some sites/locations show high overall ratings (e.g., 4.5/5 to 4.9/5)
Reviewers mention good care quality at times (staff/doctors friendly and knowledgeable)

Common complaints

Long waits / scheduling problems and not being seen when a child is sick
Access issues: being turned away for capacity or told to go to after-hours/ER instead
Communication/admin issues: delays in sending results/referrals and difficulty getting follow-up
Negative experience with after-hours care including rudeness and billing complaints

"“Since there are many residents you may see many different doctors… the staff here are always excellent.”"

— Birdeye review (Rutledge Tower)

"“Every time you call to make an appointment, if your child is ACTUALLY sick, they will not see your child in the office, you have to go to after hours care or emergency room… They will not see them.”"

— Birdeye review (Rutledge Tower)

"“Pathetic… we arrive… with our four year-old… they can’t see us.”"

— LocalityBiz review (Summey Medical Pavilion)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

In the News

MUSC Childrens Health and Roper St Francis Healthcare launch pediatric partnership | MUSC — Oct 21, 2025
New Clements Ferry Pavilion embraces local community delivers quality health care | MUSC — Feb 3, 2026
MUSC, Roper create new Charleston area unit for children — Oct 21, 2025
Advanced pediatric endoscopy program and pancreas center | MUSC — Feb 17, 2026

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026. Own this clinic? Claim or correct this listing.