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Vanessa McPherson

Vanessa McPherson, MD

5.0199 ratings

Concierge MedicineFamily Medicine

Need help scheduling? Call 843-724-1900

Highlights

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Hospital Affiliations

  • Roper Hospital

About

Professional Statement

With nearly 30 years of experience, Dr. Vanessa McPherson is a board-certified family physician with extensive expertise in primary care, academic medicine and medical leadership in Charlotte, North Carolina, before joining Roper St. Francis Healthcare.

She specializes in:

  • Concierge-like primary care
  • Preventive medicine
  • Treatment of chronic diseases
  • Weight management
  • Behavioral medicine
  • Office-based procedures

Dr. McPherson takes a holistic approach to care, considering a patient’s family, environment, occupation, faith and community. She enjoys helping people adopt healthier habits, and her goal is for patients to achieve their best health—physically, mentally and emotionally.

For more information about Signature Primary Care, call (843) 724-1900 or visit rsfh.com/signatureprimarycare.

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Locations

  1. Roper St. Francis Physician Partners Signature Primary Care
    • 660 Freshfields Drive, Suite 210, Kiawah Island, SC 29455
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Expertise

Education

  • Residency: Palmetto Health Richland Family Practice Residency, Family Medicine, 1997
  • Internship: Palmetto Health Richland Family Practice Residency, Family Medicine, 1995
  • Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, 1994

Board Certifications

  • Family Medicine: American Board of Family Medicine, 1997

Insurance

Search plans
  • Absolute Total Care
  • Aetna
  • BCBS SC
  • BCBS SC Medicare Advantage
  • BCBSSC Innovation Network
  • Cigna HealthCare of South Carolina
  • Cigna HealthSpring Medicare Advantage
  • Clover Medicare Advantage
  • Devoted Health Medicare Advantage
  • Healthy Blue Choice Medicaid
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • MedCost
  • Molina
  • MultiPlan
  • Select Health SC
  • Tricare
  • United HealthCare
  • United HealthCare Medicare Advantage
  • WellCare Medicare Advantage

Star Ratings

5 of 5 stars

199 ratings

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/21/2026

    Dr P very helpful. Makes recommendations for when discussing any issues.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/20/2026

    Great experience!! Dr. `McP`herson is extremely knowledgeable, thorough, kind, and listens.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/23/2026

    Very satisfied with current medical care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/15/2026

    Always responsive

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/25/2026

    Dr. McPherson is an extraordinary listener and very helpful assessing patient needs and providing solutions. At the same time, she is practical and caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2026

    Doctor McPherson is very patient, empathetic, and insightful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/3/2025

    Extremely satisfied with our visit. Our doctor was accessible, knew our history, cared about our concerns, and came up with ideas and plans. She is highly qualified, very professional, easy to talk with, and her staff are wonderful to work with as well. It's a happy office with medical personnel who CARE.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/13/2026

    Excellent in every way, best PC I have ever had.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/26/2026

    Dr McPherson is excellent. Very good communication and shows a genuine interest in your health. Spends time to explain options, test results etc.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/2/2025

    Have recommended Dr. McPherson to many friends and neighbors, and many have joined her practice.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/4/2026

    Great provider but I wish she had an office on James Island so it's close to my home

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/1/2026

    Again, Dr. McPherson and her team are excellent, providing a bespoke wellness experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/25/2026

    Dr. McPherson is one of the best providers that I've ever had. Very thorough. Very understanding. Very knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    Dr. McPherson is very thorough with her patients. She listens, reviews all medical records, and asks relivant questions. Dr. McPherson is well educated and informed on current medical information. Dr. McPherson provides excellent medical care to her patients.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/7/2025

    This was my first visit with Dr. McPherson, my "establishment of care" visit. Based on this visit, I am confident she will be a good primary care doctor for me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/19/2026

    Dr McPherson is most professional, bears a big heart, it is always about you, if you have high blood pressure she will certainly lower it to normal. She is everything a patient could wish for.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/9/2026

    Great doctor and I would recommend her if affordable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/2/2026

    Full disclosure, I am a retired pediatrician. Dr. McPherson is an outstanding physician. She is extremely knowledgable, empathetic, shows attention to detail and is a joy to converse with. I recommend her to all of my friends and don't know of anyone who has been unhappy with her care. Highly recommend!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/24/2026

    Very helpful