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301 Ratings with 301 written Reviews
Summary
Alex McGaughy, MD, grew up in eastern North Carolina and graduated as Valedictorian from North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering. He received his Doctorate of Medicine from the Medical University of South Carolina. Following medical school, Dr. McGaughy completed his internship at the Princeton Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham, AL, and then his residency in ophthalmology at the Callahan Eye Hospital through the University of Alabama - Birmingham.
Dr. McGaughy has received numerous honors and awards throughout his education and training. In medical school, he was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, awarded several scholarships, and selected for the Stephen D. Canady Gross Anatomy Award and President’s Clinical Science Award. During residency, he was elected to serve as Chief Resident in his final year.
Dr. McGaughy practices in our Little River and Murrells Inlet offices where he provides medical and …surgical services for a wide variety of ocular problems, including cataract surgery.
Read More Read less Dr. McGaughy has received numerous honors and awards throughout his education and training. In medical school, he was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, awarded several scholarships, and selected for the Stephen D. Canady Gross Anatomy Award and President’s Clinical Science Award. During residency, he was elected to serve as Chief Resident in his final year.
Dr. McGaughy practices in our Little River and Murrells Inlet offices where he provides medical and …surgical services for a wide variety of ocular problems, including cataract surgery.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 40 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Princeton Baptist Medical Center
- 301 written reviews
- 1 award
- 1 specialty
- 2 office locations
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Locations
Dr Alex Mcgaughy has 2 locationsCoastal Eye Group - Little River, SC
90 Cedar Light LnLittle River, SC 29566 Tel: (843) 280-8779
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Coastal Eye Group - Myrtle Beach, SC
401 79th Ave NMyrtle Beach, SC 29572 Tel: (843) 449-7115
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 19 Years of Experience | 13 Years of Experience | 38 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | ||
| Little River , SC | Jacksonville , NC | Conway , SC | Pawleys Island , SC |
| Med School: North Carolina State Univeristy | Med School: Newcastle University Faculty Of Medical Sciences | Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Maryland School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr Alex Mcgaughy
Medical Specialties
Dr Alex Mcgaughy has the following specialty
Certifications, License, & Education
Dr Alex Mcgaughy holds an active medical license in the state of South Carolina.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of South Carolina that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Princeton Baptist Medical Center and Callahan Eye Hospital.
Medical School
Graduated from North Carolina State Univeristy and Medical University of South Carolina.
NPI Number
Dr Mcgaughy's NPI number is 1972982791.
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