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David Hunter, MD, Ophthalmology, Bluffton, SC, Beaufort Memorial Hospital

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Ophthalmology Bluffton, SC

Anterior Segment Related, Cataract Related, Refractive Surgery

Cataract and LASIK Surgeon

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Summary

  • Dr. Hunter is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist that specializes in cataract and refractive surgery, including LASIK, medical and surgical management of glaucoma, treatment of dry eye disease, and plastic surgery of the eyelids. He strives to treat his patients like family while providing the highest quality, most state-of-the-art technology to obtain the best vision possible for each patient. Dr. Hunter has a particular interest in helping patients reduce their dependence on glasses following cataract surgery by use of laser-assisted cataract surgery and premium intraocular lens implantation for astigmatism and presbyopia. Dr. Hunter also offers Drop Less cataract surgery for his patients. He also serves as the Medical Director of SunGates' Dry Eye Center of Excellence serving the LowCountry. A native of Raleigh, North Carolina, Dr. Hunter graduated from the University of North Carolina where he obtained a business degree from the Kenan-Flagler Business School and also played Division I football. He completed his medical school at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC and internship in Internal Medicine at the University of North Carolina. He then completed his medical and surgical training through his residency at the University of North Carolina. Dr. Hunter feels very blessed to have three wonderful boys, Preston, Worth, and Grayson with his wife, Marsha Wedgeworth Hunter, who was born and raised on Hilton Head Island. They love being back in the LowCountry and can often be found enjoying the outdoors, either at the beach or out hunting and fishing. Dr. Hunter maintains membership in the following professional societies: American Academy of Ophthalmology American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery South Carolina Medical Society Dr. Hunter is now accepting patients at the Hilton Head, Okatie and Lady's Island location of SunGate Medical Group.
  • Dr. David "Drew" Hunter, MD - Laser Cataract Surgery

    Dr. Hunter is one of the leading Cataract and LASIK Surgeons in the Bluffton and Hilton Head area, explaining Laser Cataract Surgery.

    2019 Best of Bluffton winners

    BEAUTY & HEALTH AESTHETICIANWinner: Holly WadeFinalist: Maggie SilverFinalist: Susan Ciccarelli BARBERSHOPWinner: Barbers of the LowcountryFinalist: Straight Ed

Education & Training

  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    University of North Carolina HospitalsResidency, Ophthalmology, 2012 - 2015
  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    University of North Carolina HospitalsInternship, Internal Medicine, 2011 - 2012
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    Medical University of South CarolinaClass of 2011

Certifications & Licensure

  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2015 - 2025
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2015 - 2025
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2011 - 2015
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best of Bluffton Ophthalmologist Finalist Bluffton Today, 2019
  • Best of SunSelect Ophthalmologist The Sun Today, 2019

Publications & Presentations

Authored Content

  • What are Cataracts?February 2019

Press Mentions

  • Aug. 7 - SunGate Medical Group of Bluffton Welcomes Dr. David Hunter as New Ophthalmologist
    Aug. 7 - SunGate Medical Group of Bluffton Welcomes Dr. David Hunter as New OphthalmologistAugust 7th, 2015

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