About

Where getting better begins

Since our opening in 1975, Hilton Head Medical Center has grown into a major health care facility serving our communities from Hilton Head Island to Bluffton. Whether you come here for a scheduled appointment or a medical emergency, you can expect fast, expert care. We are as committed to treating people with compassion as we are to delivering leading-edge treatments.

Focused on excellence

Patient safety is our top priority. Our services meet or exceed strict industry standards so you can feel confident about your care.

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Focused on excellence

At Hilton Head Medical Center, you can expect next-level care. Our enhanced treatments are designed to improve outcomes, recovery times, and quality of life. Some of our hospital's recent honors include: 

  • Primary Stroke Center, The Joint Commission
  • Gold Plus Award - Stroke, Get with the Guidelines, American Heart/American Stroke Association, 2024
  • American College of Cardiology:
    • CathPCI Registry
    • Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO) Registry
  • Healthgrades: 
    • America's 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery, 2021-23
    • Surgical Care Excellence Award, 2022-23
    • 5-Star Spinal Fusion Surgery, 2021-23
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For a healthier community

We work to make healthcare more accessible and affordable through community health education and events, screenings and financial assistance.

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You're Welcome Here.

Novant Health's values include diversity, equity and inclusion because we know every person is different and shaped by their unique life experiences.

Offering a better life since 1975

Hilton Head Medical Center is one of South Carolina’s leaders in healthcare since its opening in 1975.

  • 1975: Hilton Head Hospital opens, in large part thanks to the help of auxiliary volunteers.
  • 2024:
    • Joins Novant Health system.
    • Name changes to Hilton Head Medical Center.