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by Magnolia Endocrinology | Jun 1, 2020 | News and Events

Magnolia Endocrinology Office

We are excited to announce the opening of our new office.

Please come see us at:

Magnolia Endocrinology
204 Parsons Road
Summerville, SC 29483

Call: 843.900.0495

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Rebecca Nelson, MPAS, PA-C

We are excited to welcome Rebecca Nelson, PA-C, to our team! Rebecca brings a strong background in endocrinology and a passion for patient-centered care to her role as a Physician Assistant.

Rebecca completed her Master of Physician Assistant Studies at Charleston Southern University, where she focused on evidence-based medicine and explored the role of glucagon-like peptide receptor agonists in treating binge eating disorder for her master’s thesis. During her clinical training, she gained extensive experience in endocrinology working with patients managing complex conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, and other hormonal imbalances.

Her medical experience extends beyond her PA education. Before becoming a Physician Assistant, Rebecca worked as a Certified Medical Assistant in various specialties, including endocrinology, family medicine, and internal medicine. This hands-on experience strengthened her skills in patient care, diagnostic testing, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Rebecca is certified by the NCCPA, holds an active South Carolina Physician Assistant license, and maintains advanced certifications in ACLS and PALS. She is also a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the South Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants, reflecting her dedication to staying current in her field.

Rebecca is excited to bring her expertise in endocrinology and her commitment to compassionate care to our practice, serving the Charleston community and beyond. In her free time, she enjoys volunteering and giving back to underserved populations, including participating in a recent mission trip to the Dominican Republic. We are thrilled to have her on board!

Rebecca Bordeaux Provost, PA-C

Rebecca Bordeaux Provost, PA-C, is a dedicated and highly trained Physician Assistant with a strong background in clinical education, endocrinology research specifically thyroid disease, and patient-centered care. She earned her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the Medical University of South Carolina and holds a Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering from Clemson University.

Rebecca has gained extensive hands-on experience across multiple medical disciplines, including internal medicine, trauma surgery, women’s health, emergency medicine, and psychiatry. She has trained alongside leading physicians in diverse clinical settings, refining her expertise in patient evaluation, procedural skills, and advanced diagnostics. With a passion for research and evidence-based practice, Rebecca has contributed to medical studies on aerobic exercise and Parkinson’s outcomes and has participated in innovative projects, such as clinical research and medical device development. Her devotion to advancing patient care is reflected in her commitment to lifelong learning and collaboration within the medical community.

At Magnolia Endocrinology, Rebecca’s lens is centered over providing comprehensive, patient-focused endocrinology care, ensuring that each patient receives personalized treatment tailored to their unique needs.  Diabetes research is a keen interest for Rebecca along with the ongoing aim to improve the treatment, prevention, and quality of life for individuals with diabetes.  She is highly skilled at prevention and early detection to include identifying genetic and environmental factors that contribute to diabetes risk and investigating immunotherapy to prevent type 1 diabetes.  She enjoys exploring new insulin therapies and drug delivery systems, studying the role of bariatric surgery for weight management and diabetes control and will be investigating and exploratory trials on a personalized medicine-based approach curtailed to individual patient data.

Dr. Sarah Dolven, MD FACE

We are very excited to have Sarah Dolven, MD FACE, join our team here at Magnolia Endocrinology as an endocrinologist.

Dr. Dolven completed her endocrinology fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina, as well as her residency. She fulfilled her internship at the University of California in Davis, Ca.

Dr. Dolven earned her Doctor of Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina and her Bachelor of Arts in zoology at the University of California in Berkeley, Ca.

Dr. Dolven is board-certified in endocrinology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is also a fellow of the American College of Endocrinology and an accomplished researcher with work published in Marine Biology and Molecules, Fossils and the Origin of Tetrapods.

Prior to Magnolia Endocrinology, Dr. Dolven was a founder and practicing endocrinologist at Endocrinology Consultants, and she was the Chief Endocrinologist at Prevecare. Dr. Dolven was the Assistant Clinical Professor of Endocrinology at MUSC, where she shared her passion for endocrinology with her students.

In her free time, Dr. Dolven offers her services at The Dream Centers’ outpatient free clinic in North Charleston.

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Magnolia Endocrinology Office Policies

Here at Magnolia, we would like to maintain good organizational flow and workflow efficiencies throughout the office and to guarantee that your needs are met, our office policies are as follows:
  • Please call at least 24 hours in advance if you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment. A fee of $100.00 will be charged to those who do not show for their appointment, or do not give proper notice when canceling or rescheduling.
  • If you do not show up for 3 scheduled appointments in a row within a rolling calendar year, we will request that you seek care with another provider.
  • Please allow up to 7 days to receive notification of test results.
  • Please bring a list of your medications to your appointment, so that we may keep your medical records up to date.
  • Please check on any refills needed prior to your appointment so that we may fill them at your visit.
  • If you have had any blood work or radiology testing performed prior to your visit, and it is pertaining to your visit, please bring these with you, or have them faxed to the office at 854.201.1983.
  • If you require a refill for a prescription and you are not scheduled to come in for an appointment, please have your pharmacy send a prescription refill request to us. You may also call the office and provide us with the name/phone number of your pharmacy, and the medication that needs to be filled. We will electronically send your request to the pharmacy.
  • Please allow up to 24 hours for calls to be returned for non-urgent problems. If your insurance requires a referral, please confirm the referral was sent by your primary care physician or referring physician before your appointment.
  • If your insurance requires a co-pay, please be prepared to pay at the time of service.
  • In event of an emergency, please report to one of our local ER's or dial 911.
  • There is a $25.00 charge for all forms, letters, and any work-place documentation requested or required by you and/or your employer that needs to be completed by a Licensed Medical Professional. Your payment of $25.00 will be due upfront prior to you receiving your documentation. The charge of $25.00 is per-form and per Letter requested.
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Amy Turner, MPAS, PA-C

Bachelor of Science in Biologic Sciences in 2006: LSU, Baton Rouge, LA

Bachelor of Science, Physician Assistant Program in 2009: LSU, Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA

Masters in Physician Assistant Studies in 2014: LSU Health Sciences Center- Shreveport, LA

Amy was born and raised right outside of New Orleans, LA, and bleeds Purple and Gold! Geaux LSU Tigers!

Amy has over 10 years of endocrine experience and is very passionate about educating patients about diabetes and endocrinology. Amy specifically loves reviewing CGMs and adjusting insulin pumps to achieve optimal glycemic control for each patient.

Amy proudly supports the military with her husband who currently serves in the Air Force at Joint Base Charleston. She and her family are very excited about moving to Summerville and exploring the beautiful area. She is still looking for the best Gumbo!

Temple W. Simpson, MPAS, PA-C

Undergraduate: Clemson University, BS Health Science and Minor in Microbiology

Graduate: Masters in Physician Assistant Studies, Medical University of SC, Charleston, SC

Temple has 13 years of experience as a PA and a decade of experience in Endocrinology. Nutrition and general healthy lifestyle/behaviors are an integral part of her “medication regimen.” Although she has a special interest in diabetes, insulin pumps, and thyroid disease, she practices all aspects of adult endocrinology. It is very fulfilling to help patients understand the “why behind the what” and in turn become very successful with managing their medical conditions.

Outside of medicine, you can find her outside “diggin’ in the dirt” or just being in nature. She is originally from Ninety Six, SC, and loves to visit back home any chance she gets.