Overview
Dr. Christie J. Hilton is a board-certified hematologist and oncologist who specializes in the treatment of breast cancer. Dr. Hilton obtained her medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency at the Western Pennsylvania. She has over a decade of experience treating breast cancer patients. She joins MUSC after a successful career in Pittsburgh, PA where she served as the Director of Academic Breast Oncology and the Director of the Glimmer of Hope Metastatic Breast Cancer Clinic at AHN. She was a teaching attending for the internal medicine residency and the hematology oncology fellowship at AHN and was an assistant professor of medicine at the Drexel University College of Medicine. While in Pittsburgh she also worked in operations at the National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project (NSABP) Foundation as a clinical research collaborator for breast oncology clinical trials.Her clinical interests are young women's breast cancer, breast cancer during pregnancy, metastatic breast cancer and clinical trials exploring novel compounds. She joins MUSC as the Director of Community Breast Oncology with the goal of expanding clinical trials at MUSC. She has served as the institutional primary investigator on multiple clinical trials. She is a published researcher in her area of expertise. Dr. Hilton has mentored many young physicians and has great pride in their success. She is known for and has been recognized for compassionate care. She was identified as a Pittsburgh Top Doctor in Oncology from 2021 - 2025.
Dr. Hilton is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials.
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Locations
122 Okatie Center Boulevard North, Beaufort Memorial Okatie Medical Pavilion, Suite 110, Okatie, SC 29909
122 Okatie Center Boulevard North, Beaufort Memorial Okatie Medical Pavilion, Suite 110, Okatie, SC 29909
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
6 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christie J. Hilton
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christie J. Hilton?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christie J. Hilton 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.
Is Dr. Christie J. Hilton a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christie J. Hilton is classified as an Distinguished expert for Breast Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Christie J. Hilton specialize in?
While Dr. Christie J. Hilton is a Hematology Oncology, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Paget Disease of the Breast. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology Oncology.
Does Dr. Christie J. Hilton participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christie J. Hilton has published 20 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Christie J. Hilton's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christie J. Hilton accept my insurance?
Dr. Christie J. Hilton accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. 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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- Distinguished
- AngiosarcomaDr. Hilton isDistinguished. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Hilton isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Hilton isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Advanced
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Hilton isAdvanced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Hilton isAdvanced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Experienced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Hilton isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- AgranulocytosisDr. Hilton isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Hilton isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- AnemiaDr. Hilton isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Hilton isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.
- Cervical CancerDr. Hilton isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Cancer.