Dr Charles Doering | Pawleys Island, SC | Ophthalmology

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Charles Doering specializes in ophthalmology and internal medicine, bringing 28 years of experience to patient care. They earned their medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed residency training at Nassau University Medical Center. Charles Doering is fluent in both English and Spanish.

They practice at Grand Strand Retina & Eye Physicians with locations in Pawleys Island, Myrtle Beach, and Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, and maintains an affiliation with Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital. Their expertise includes treating retinal detachment and managing high blood pressure conditions. They perform specialized procedures such as vitrectomy and retinal detachment surgery. Patients have given them an average rating of 3.9 stars.

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3.9

41 Ratings
28 years of experience
30 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Nassau University Medical Center
22 written reviews
2 specialties
11 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
3 office locations

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I've been a patient of Dr Doering for over 10 years. He has done 2 procedures for me with great outcomes. He is professional, polite and best of all, now on time for appointments since he started his own practice.

May 9th, 2023

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The office staff is always very nice and I am always quickly seen. Dr. Doering takes time to answer your questions and breaks down the information so that you are able to easily understand.

December 13th, 2022

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The staff at Dr. Doering’s office are very professional and nice. Dr. Doering seems to really care about his patients. He is very knowledgeable and professional. I would definitely recommend.

June 24th, 2022

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For over 10 years Dr. J Doering gave me injections for macular degeneration which kept me seeing well. Then he took time to set up a solo practice, I had 3 different drs and my eyesight gradually got worse. After Dr. Doering opened his new office, his first injection cleared up my sight & now I can see to read t words on the TV again. I recommend him highly as I thought I was going blind with treatment from the other drs. His new office is in Pawleys Island, SC. He is an awesome doctor. I am very grateful for his ability to keep me seeing again.

April 2nd, 2022

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Perfect! Brilliant young Doctor! Dr Doering saw me immediately. He wasted NO time with my exam,diagnosis and treatment plan. He is efficient, reassuring and knowledgeable and worked on his OWN TIME all weekend to restore my vision. He is serious minded and is determined to get it right for patients. If you have a retina issue, he's the one to see. Remember, he is a retinal specialist. That is what he does best. Patients desiring instant service may want to see another doctor inside of the Coastal Eye Group with a specialty in speediness. Most importantly however, if waiting for Dr Doering is necessary, it's a visit very much worth waiting for.

March 5th, 2020

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Perfect! Brilliant young Doctor! Dr Doering saw me immediately. He wasted NO time with my exam,diagnosis and treatment plan. He is efficient, reassuring and knowledgeable and worked on his OWN TIME all weekend to restore my vision. He is serious minded and is determined to get it right for patients. If you have a retina issue, he's the one to see. Remember, he is a retinal specialist. That is what he does best. Patients desiring instant service may want to see another doctor inside of the Coastal Eye Group with a specialty in speediness. Most importantly however, if waiting for Dr Doering is necessary, it's a visit very much worth waiting for.

March 4th, 2020

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Dr Doering took me in on a minute ‘s notice. I have been through multiple procedures over the past few months. While here on vacation, I had a scare and called for an appointment. He was kind, reassuring, and knowledgeable. If there is a bit of a wait when you go to see him, keep in mind that he may be seeing someone like me who needs him terribly. I apologize if someone had to wait because of me, but i am grateful that I wasn’t turned away. Keep in mind, it could be you someday who is need of immediate attention.

July 4th, 2019

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I would only trust Dr. Doering for my retinal issues. Expert in his field. Staff is also very accommodating and professional.

April 6th, 2019

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exellent doctor, personable, good explanation of situation, only negative was the excessive wait time, staff was also excellent

March 30th, 2019

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Excellent Doctor and excellent staff. He saved my wife from going blind in Her left eye. He. Has an excellent personality and loves his patients. He was definitely God sent to my wife. Excellent surgeon. I highly recommend him and Coastal Eye Group in Murrells Inlet and Tidelands Hospital in Georgetown.

February 14th, 2019

Grand Strand Retina & Eye Physicians

14361 Ocean Hwy Ste 2BPawleys Island, SC 29585

Tel: (843) 651-3937

Grand Strand Retina & Eye Physicians

1021 Cipriana Dr Ste 220Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

Tel: (843) 651-3937

Grand Strand Retina & Eye Physicians

4310 Hwy 17 BypassMurrells Inlet, SC 29576

Tel: (843) 651-3937


Dr Charles Doering	Dr. Katherine Anne Close, MD	Dr. Carter Lanier Brown, MD	Dr. Carly Ann Shiembob, DO
Ophthalmology	Psychiatry	Diagnostic Radiology	Emergency Medicine

3.9 (41 Ratings)	4 (2 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)	4.3 (4 Ratings)
28 Years of Experience	38 Years of Experience	21 Years of Experience	16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English
Pawleys Island , SC	PAWLEYS ISL , SC	Georgetown , SC	Georgetown , SC
Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine	Med School: University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine Columbia	Med School: Wake Forest School Of Medicine	Med School: UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
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Nassau University Medical Center

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Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of MedicineGraduated in 1998

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18 Years Exp | Florence, SC
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Dr. Christian Alexander Salinas, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
14 Years Exp | Myrtle Beach, SC
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Dr. Maria Veronica Bandres Urbina, MD
Infectious Disease
14 Years Exp | Conway, SC
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Dr. David William Zaenger, MD
Radiation Oncology
14 Years Exp | Myrtle Beach, SC
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Dr. Jennings Elliott Nestor, MD
Critical Care Medicine
18 Years Exp | N Charleston, SC
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Dr. Joshua Knight, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
10 Years Exp | Myrtle Beach, SC
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Dr. Erik Donald Oberg, MD
Emergency Medicine
24 Years Exp | Myrtle Beach, SC
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Dr. Victor Jose Aguin Melendez, MD
Hospital Medicine
17 Years Exp | Myrtle Beach, SC
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Dr. Charles Osborne Duncan, DO
Hospital Medicine
16 Years Exp | Georgetown, SC
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Dr. Scott Andrew Nicol, MD
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Which hospitals is Dr Charles Doering affiliated with?: Dr Charles Doering is affiliated with Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital.
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