Overview
Dr. Cara Arpey is an Assistant Professor of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina. She completed her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Northwestern University/Shirley Ryan AbilityLab and went on to pursue fellowship training in Pediatric Rehabilitation at the University of Colorado. As a pediatric physiatrist, Dr. Arpey cares for children with a wide range of physical and cognitive disabilities, including developmental delays, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, neuromuscular disorders, brain and spinal cord injuries, and spasticity. She is deeply committed to advocating for her patients and their families, ensuring that every child has access to the resources and support they need. Her work focuses on improving quality of life, maximizing independence, and helping children reach their highest functional potential at home, at school, and in their communities. She has a special interest in the early detection of cerebral palsy and is passionate about supporting families through the challenges and uncertainties that often accompany this diagnosis.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Spasticity and Cerebral Palsy.
Dr. Arpey is currently accepting new patients.
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
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Locations
2705 North Highway 17, Suite 100, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
2705 North Highway 17, Suite 100, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Arpey has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Dr. Elizabeth Mack is a pediatric critical care physician interested in quality improvement and patient safety. Dr. Mack was raised in South Carolina and did most of her training here, and did her pediatric critical care fellowship at Cincinnati Children's. In Cincinnati, she also earned her Masters of Science with a focus in biostatistics, epidemiology, and informatics. She is very active in leadership roles with the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Society of Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Mack is passionate about child health advocacy, global health, education, and patient/family engagement. Dr. Mack is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, Sepsis, and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). Dr. Mack is currently accepting new patients.
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M. Millicent W. Peterseim, M.D. is a Professor at the Storm Eye Institute at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina. She is the Bruce Pratt Endowed Chair for International Ophthalmology. Dr. Peterseim's major clinical interests and responsibilities include pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus and international ophthalmology. Prior to receiving her medical degree from Washington University Medical School, Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, Dr. Peterseim graduated from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. Her internship in family and community medicine took place at Duke University Medical Center. Following her internship, Dr. Peterseim completed her residency in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of North Carolina Hospital in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She then returned to Duke to complete her fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus at the Duke University Eye Center.Prior to joining MUSC in 1999, Dr. Peterseim was assistant professor of ophthalmology at Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania and was in private practice at Park Ophthalmology in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. She has given numerous lectures and presentations nationally, published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and made contributions to several textbooks.Dr. Peterseim is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) and is actively involved in community outreach efforts to further increase awareness about and support for proper vision screening for all children, especially those in the preschool and early school-aged years. She has collaborated with the National Children's Hospital in Costa Rica to determine genetic determinates of hereditary retinal disease and worked to improve eye care in India, Ethiopia and Belize in collaboration with Orbis International and the Belize Council for the Visually Impaired. Dr. Peterseim is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amblyopia, Strabismus, Astigmatism, and Esotropia. Dr. Peterseim is currently accepting new patients.
Carol Wagner, MD, specializes in Neonatology, and Pediatrics. Dr. Wagner is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Premature Infant, and Preeclampsia.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Cara E. Arpey
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Cara E. Arpey?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Cara E. Arpey by calling their office at 843-792-2300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
What conditions does Dr. Cara E. Arpey specialize in?
While Dr. Cara E. Arpey is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Spasticity, Cerebral Palsy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Cara E. Arpey accept my insurance?
Dr. Cara E. Arpey accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-792-2300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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