General Practitioners

• Warts
• Immunizations
  The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) can be protected against through Gardasil, a vaccination that protects against the nine most common strands of HPV. HPV has been associated with cancer of the cervix, vagina, and vulva. HPV may also cause genital warts.

Gynecologists

• Gynecology
  She completed her Ob/Gyn residency at the Medical University of South Carolina. During residency, she received the Golden Apple Teaching Award, the Faculty Excellence Teaching Award, the H. Oliver Williamson Award for excellence in Gynecology, and she was the Chief Resident of Administration.
• Female Infertility
• Obstetrics
  Dr. Wade’s professional interests include minimally invasive pelvic surgery, all facets of obstetrics, and global medicine. She strives to practice evidence-based medicine and provide an environment where every patient feels understood and cared for.
• Pelvic Pain
• Pregnancy
  Some examples of high-risk pregnancies include gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, chronic hypertension, hyperthyroidism, hyperemesis, advanced maternal age, and other conditions. We are well equipped to manage these medical conditions. We also work in conjunction with the Maternal Fetal Medicine doctors for added consultation if needed.
• Labor and Delivery
  The childbirth classes offered by our hospital are taught by the Labor & Delivery nurses and are highly informative. We encourage you to attend these classes, especially if this is your first delivery.

Internists

• Cervical Cancer

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care
• Thyroid

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  We seek an experienced ARDMS-certified OBGYN ultrasonographer. This is a full-time or part-time day position with no holiday, on-call or weekend coverage required. The ideal candidate would have experience in high-risk obstetrical ultrasound and be familiar with AIUM standards. Must have one- to two-years’ experience in gyn and obstetrical ultrasound scans – 1st, 2nd and 3rd trimester required. Must be ARDMS-certified and NT-certified by NTQR or FMF.
• Chemotherapy

Surgeons

• Minimally Invasive Surgery
  Dr. Richardson was born and raised in El Paso, Texas. She received her bachelor of science degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and completed medical school at the University of Nevada, Reno. She and her family then relocated to the southeast where she completed Obstetric and Gynecology residency at the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine in Knoxville. While in residency, she served as the administrative chief resident and received numerous awards, including the award for Outstanding Minimally Invasive Surgery Resident, the Outstanding Urogynecology Resident, and the Outstanding Resident Research Award.
• Robotic Surgery
  Dr. Richardson then fulfilled her family’s dream of relocating to Charleston (where her husband was previously stationed with the Navy) and her dream of joining a distinguished private practice, like Charleston OB/GYN. She is fluent in Spanish and has special interests in obstetrics, minimally invasive surgery, including da Vinci robotic surgery and vaginal hysterectomies, as well as evaluating and treating pelvic pain disorders.
• Hysterectomy
  Most annual exams will include a pelvic exam and Pap smear if you are 21 or older. A pelvic exam includes inspection of the external genitalia, vagina and cervix, and an internal evaluation of the uterus and ovaries. Even women who have had a hysterectomy need an exam to evaluate their ovaries on a yearly basis. Pap smears may not be performed every year depending on the patient’s previous results and their current health status.
• Endometrial Ablation
  Dr. Ottinger has been very instrumental in bringing state of the art gynecological surgery to the Charleston area. His special interests include urogynecology, advanced minimally invasive gynecological procedures for abnormal bleeding and pain. These procedures include endometrial ablation, advanced laparoscopy, including da Vinci robotic surgery. Dr. Ottinger has trained many area physicians on advanced minimally invasive procedures and strives to offer cutting edge technology for his patients. Some of Dr. Ottinger’s hobbies include fishing, boating, and snow skiing. He is happily married and is the father of two daughters.
• Laparoscopy
  She attended Goucher College in Towson, Maryland where she held many leadership positions. She went on to obtain a Master of Science in Anatomy from the University of Maryland. She fulfilled her lifelong dream of becoming a physician by attending Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. She completed her residency at the Medical University of South Carolina where she was the administrative chief resident. She was awarded the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists Excellence in Laparoscopy Award.

Plastic Surgeons

• Laparoscopic Surgery
  Dr. Sapp joined Charleston Ob/Gyn in 2008. Her interests are in medical missions, endocrine disorders, and laparoscopic surgery. She is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the South Carolina Medical Association and the Christian Medical and Dental Association. She is married and has three daughters.

Dermatologists

• Skin Cancer