Sungate Medical Group is Re-Opened
Update June 7, 2020:
Dr. Hunter, in accordance with CDC and local authorities, has resumed non-urgent office visits and procedures.
Due to the shutdown over 6-7 weeks, we have a back log of patients that need to be seen and we are working around the clock to safely reschedule and appropriately triage patients in order to provide the best care possible for our patients. The changes in protocols, that we have set in place to maintain safety for both our patients and our staff, has decreased the volume of patients we are able to see on a daily basis, but we are working to get everyone in for their needed eye care as soon as possible. We are confident that our screening and proper hygiene protocols will provide the highest level of comfort and safety for patients and staff.
All patients and staff are to
- be screened before entering the facility
- wear masks at all times
- every room and testing equipment will be sanitized before and after each patient
Our doctors and staff want you to know that we appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this difficult time. Everyone please be safe, and we look forward to seeing you in the near future.
Coronavirus Update March 25, 2020:
Message from Dr. Drew Hunter update regarding COVID - 19 in South Carolina and more specifically within the Lowcountry and at Sungate Medical Group. Dr. Hunter will continue to see patients that need urgent followups or have new eye emergencies. He can be reached at 843-842-2020
Sungate Medical Group normal clinic closed:
Dr. Drew Hunter and his staff are monitoring the COVID-19 situation closely. We all understand that this is a stressful time for everyone.
Due to the arising concerns in response to the Coronavirus, as advised by the AAO, for the safety of our staff and patients, we are closing our normal clinic effective March 23rd with a projected re-opening date of April 6th. During this time, Dr. Hunter is still going to be here for you if you have any emergency or urgent care needs with your eyes. Please give us a call at 843-842-2020 if you have any eye concerns or emergencies.
Our doctors and staff want you to know that we appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this difficult time. Everyone please be safe, and we look forward to seeing you in the near future. Even with urgent followups, we are asking all patients’ who are experiencing or have been exposed to symptoms such as cough, sneezing or fever in the past 30 days to let us know and refrain from coming into clinic. Dr. Hunter would like those who have travelled outside the country, traveled on a plane within the US or traveled outside of our immediate area or come into contact with someone who has, to please reschedule.
In addition, to minimize the number of people in and out of our office, we are asking for family members and caregivers who are accompanying our patients’ to remain in the car unless absolutely necessary for the care of the patient.
We apologize for any inconvenience, but our staff and patients’ wellbeing is our top priority. Dr. Hunter and his staff are working diligently through all of the providers’ schedules to identify which patients need to still be seen during this closure. We will keep you updated with further information as it becomes available including rescheduling or adjusting your appointment. If you have any questions, concerns, or eye emergencies, please feel free to contact us at 843-842-2020.
Again, even during these mandated closures, Dr. Hunter and his staff will be available and you can reach us 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Please stay safe and have a blessed day.
Dr. Hunter and Staff
Below is the Message from Dr. Drew Hunter on March 20, 2020