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September 24, 2009

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Mullins Native, Dr. Martin Carmichael, Joins Aynor Medical Center

Aynor, SC--Marion Regional Healthcare System has announced that Martin F. Carmichael, M.D. will be the resident physician at the new Aynor Medical Center located at 51 11th Street in Aynor.

Dr. Carmichael, a board-certified physician and a native of Mullins, obtained his undergraduate degree from Francis Marion University and was awarded his medical degree from the University of South Carolina. Following graduation, he completed a three-year family practice program conducted through McLeod Regional Medical Center.

For the last ten years, Dr. Carmichael has been associated with Griffin Family Practice, a division of Carolinas Medical Alliance, located in Lamar, South Carolina. During that same period, he has maintained hospital privileges with both Carolinas Hospital System and McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, SC.

Prior to joining Griffin Family Practice, he was associated with Waccamaw Medical Center in Pawleys Island, SC, with Georgetown Health Group, and with the Georgetown Memorial Hospital in Georgetown, SC where he served as Chief of Medicine and Chief of Family Practice.

He maintains professional affiliations with the American Academy of Family Physicians, the South Carolina Academy of Family Physicians, the South Carolina Medical Association, and the Florence County Medical Association.

“We are delighted to announce the association of Dr. Martin Carmichael,” said Harold E. (Gene) Tucker, President and CEO of Marion Regional Healthcare System.  His familiarity with the Pee Dee and his expertise in the field of family medicine make him a perfect fit. We have been looking for that special person who will gain the confidence of the residents of Aynor and someone they will feel very comfortable with. We are confident that we have found him.” Tucker said.

Dr. Carmichael was formally introduced to the Aynor community during last week’s grand opening.

Aynor Family Medicine, a division of Marion Regional Healthcare System, specializes in family and internal medicine and offers care in the areas of pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, and select surgical specialties.

Equipped with radiology and lab capabilities, the facility allows real-time access to the technology and medical staff of Marion Regional Healthcare System. The nearly 6,000 square foot facility was designed to accommodate up to two physicians and a nurse practitioner.

Aynor Medical Center is now open and accepting patients. Appointments are not required; walk-ins are welcome. For additional information call 843-358-3700.