Meet Rafael D. Sanchez, MD
Internal Medicine & Pediatrics Physician
Providing personalized medical care for adults and children in Hilton Head Island and the surrounding Lowcountry.
Experienced, Personalized Medical Care
Dr. Rafael D. Sanchez provides comprehensive medical care for adults and children. With more than 15 years of experience across a variety of healthcare settings, he brings a broad range of medical experience to Prestige Primary Care.
His approach emphasizes personalized care, prevention, treatment of chronic medical conditions, and developing lasting relationships with patients and their families.
Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
Dr. Sanchez’s combined background in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics allows Prestige Primary Care to serve patients across different stages of life—from children to adults and seniors.
A Foundation in Medicine and Patient Care
Dr. Sanchez graduated summa cum laude from UNC Charlotte and earned his medical degree from Ohio University School of Medicine. He completed combined residency training in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.
Care Informed by Experience
Broad Clinical Experience
Experience includes hospital medicine, outpatient care, acute rehabilitation, nursing homes, independent living facilities, and other healthcare settings.
Complex & Chronic Care
Experience caring for patients with chronic and complex medical conditions, with an emphasis on coordination, follow-up, and continuity of care.
Hospice & Palliative Care
Dr. Sanchez has served as a Medical Director for hospice and palliative care, adding experience with patients and families facing complex healthcare needs.
More Than Treating an Illness
At Prestige Primary Care, medical care is centered on the individual patient. Dr. Sanchez considers prevention, current health concerns, chronic conditions, lifestyle, medications, and long-term health goals when developing a care plan.
When additional expertise is needed, care can be coordinated with appropriate specialists to help patients navigate their healthcare more effectively.
Care Priorities
- Personalized medical care
- Preventive health
- Chronic condition management
- Lifestyle and long-term health
- Coordination with specialists
- Ongoing patient relationships
Medical Care for Children, Adults & Seniors
Prestige Primary Care provides medical care for children and adults, including routine primary care, sick visits, management of chronic conditions, post-hospital follow-up, physicals, weight-management services, and other healthcare needs.
Schedule an Appointment with Dr. Sanchez
Contact Prestige Primary Care to schedule your visit with Rafael D. Sanchez, MD.