MUSC Health University Family Medicine - Peninsula

Amanda Jones, PA-C, MPH, obtained a Bachelor's of Arts in Biological Sciences from Clemson University in 2014. Amanda then completed their physician assistant training at Massachusetts College of Pharmacology and Health Science in Worcester, MA in 2017. They then attended an Academic Generalist Fellowship at MUSC and obtained a Masters in Public Health from MUSC in 2021. During this time, they conducted research on health disparities in the local LGBTQ+ community. Their interest include primary care, LGBTQ+ healthcare, mental health, and decreasing healthcare disparities. They have been with MUSC Family Medicine since 2019.

Anthony Poole is a family medicine Physician Assistant who has been treating adult and pediatric patients in South Carolina since his graduation from MUSC's PA Program in 2009. He spent most of his early career focused on rural health and providing care to underserved communities across the state. He is passionate about ensuring that all patients receive high quality healthcare regardless of their background. He enjoys being a part of a multidisciplinary care team that treat patients with dignity and respect. Clinically, he focuses on preventing chronic disease through lifestyle and behavior changes and involves patients in their plan of care. He strives to control patient's chronic conditions through evidence-based treatment plans and ensures patients are properly screened for cancer and other chronic diseases according to the most up to date guidelines. Anthony was recognized as the South Carolina Provider of the Year in 2020 by the SC Primary Health Care Association and as one of Charleston's Forty Under 40 Professionals in 2020. He completed a doctoral program in Administrative Medicine through the University of Lynchburg in 2022 where he graduated with his Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) degree with additional graduate certificates in Clinical Administrative Leadership and Executive Leadership.





In addition to his clinical duties, Mr. Poole also serves as MUSC's System Director for Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI). In this role, he works under the leadership of MUSC's Chief Quality Officer to ensure that all patients at MUSC receive high quality healthcare services in an environment that is safe and patient centered.

Graduated from Regis College Nursing School in 2019 as an Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner. Worked at PACE clinic in Beverly, MA for 5 years. Moved to Charleston and started working for Family Medicine at Peninsula. Work 2 days at Family Medicine clinic and other 2 days at Continuing Care Retirement Communities. Accepting new patients and have a passion to work with Geriatrics.

Dr. John T. Epting is a family medicine physician specializing in full spectrum primary care. He earned his Bachelor's of Science in Biochemistry from Clemson University and his Doctorate in Medicine from the Medical University of South Carolina, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Dr. Epting completed residency training in family medicine at Cahaba-UAB Family Medicine Residency in Birmingham, AL, serving as the first Chief Resident of the urban underserved training track where he helped develop the structure of the training program. He has provided full spectrum primary care, including adult primary care, pediatric care, prenatal care, HIV care, hepatitis C care, refugee care, and women's health in medically underserved areas in both Birmingham and Memphis. His clinical interests include preventive medicine, complex chronic disease management, community medicine, population health, and underserved care.

Marty S. Player, M.D., MSCR completed medical school at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and his Family Medicine residency at Christiana Care Health Services in Wilmington, Delaware. He further completed a two-year fellowship at MUSC in faculty development and a master's in clinical research in the College of Graduate Studies in 2005. Dr. Player has a faculty appointment in the Department of Family Medicine where he has a primary care clinical practice, works with the resident and student learners, and serves as clinical services director as well as director of primary care telemedicine. His clinical and research interests include the use of telemedicine in healthcare, LGBTQ+ healthcare, and HIV prevention/Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) therapy.

Dr. Cristin Swords Adams is a board-certified family medicine physician who provides care to both children and adults. Her scope of practice includes well and preventative care, acute and sick visit care, and chronic disease management. She also performs minor office procedures including joint injections, dermatological procedures, women's health procedures, and osteopathic manipulative therapy for musculoskeletal conditions. Dr. Adams is passionate about partnering with patients, families, and the community to achieve the best possible care for her patients. Originally from Connecticut, she graduated from medical school at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia. Dr. Adams went on to receive her residency training through the Trident/MUSC family medicine residency program here in Charleston, where she served as chief resident. She joined as faculty in the Department of Family Medicine at MUSC in 2016.

Dr. Kristen L. Hood Watson is a family medicine physician with a clinical interest in preventive health. Originally from Maryland, Dr. Hood Watson received her medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She completed her family medicine residency at Trident/MUSC where she served as chief resident from 2013 to 2014.She enjoys volunteering at CARES, a free medical-student-run clinic operated through the Medical University of South Carolina.

Dr. Suzanne Schwab is a Family Medicine Physician with board certifications in both Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine. She offers comprehensive primary care as well as specialized outpatient addiction medicine services. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Schwab helps patients manage a variety of health conditions, including substance use disorders such as alcohol, opioid, and benzodiazepine addiction.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Schwab teaches medical and psychology students about addiction treatment, diagnosis, and care. She is also involved in research focused on primary and rural healthcare and advocates for addiction-related issues both in South Carolina and Washington, DC.

Dr. Schwab takes a holistic approach to patient care, addressing medical, psychological, and social factors. She provides addiction medicine assessments and treatment for substance use disorders, including medication-assisted treatments such as buprenorphine/naloxone and long-acting buprenorphine (Sublocade, Brixadi) injections, as well as Vivitrol. Dr. Schwab also offers comprehensive primary care with a focus on addiction care or addiction consult services only. She is dedicated to supporting her patients' overall health and well-being through compassionate, personalized care.

Terrence E. Steyer, M.D., is a graduate of Allegheny College and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He completed family medicine residency training at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center and the Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program at the University of Michigan.





Dr. Steyer began his academic career at MUSC, serving as the director of the Trident - MUSC Transitional Year Residency and director of a medical school course on evidence-based medicine. In 2009, he was recruited to the Medical College of Georgia - University of Georgia Medical Partnership where he served as the founding chair of the Department of Clinical Sciences. In this role, Dr. Steyer developed and managed the third- and fourth-year medical school curriculum for a new branch campus of the Medical College of Georgia.





Dr. Steyer was recruited back to MUSC in 2014 to serve as chair of the Department of Family Medicine and was named the first Gregory-Chandler Endowed Chair in Family Medicine in 2015. In 2017, he was named chief of the Primary Care Integrated Center for Clinical Excellence (ICCE) and President of Carolina Family Care. In these roles, Dr. Steyer served as leader of primary care efforts across MUSC Health. In 2021, he was elected by his peers to serve as president of MUSC Physicians, the faculty group practice. He was appointed Interim Dean of the College of Medicine effective April 1, 2022. Following a national search, he was elected Dean of the College of Medicine and Vice President for Medical Affairs by the MUSC Board of Trustees in December of 2022.





Dr. Steyer is an active member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, for which he served as national president 2009-10. He is an active researcher in the area of health care policy and leadership development for health care professionals. His current work includes research on the evolution of primary care medicine at MUSC.