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Tidelands Health Surgical Specialists

General Surgery • Myrtle Beach, SC

About

Tidelands Health Surgical Specialists at The Market Common in Myrtle Beach offers specialized surgical services within the Tidelands Health system. The Market Common location is part of Tidelands Health’s broader network, providing patient-focused care and local access to surgical procedures, along with support from the Tidelands Health medical staff. For precise services, specialties, and appointment options, please visit the Tidelands Health website or contact the Market Common location directly.

Clinic Type

General Surgery

Address

2200 Crow Lane Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

Phone

843-652-8390

Email

hrfrontdesk@tidelandshealth.org

Opening Hours

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Services Offered

  • General Surgery
  • Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery
  • Hernia repair
  • Gallbladder surgery
  • Thyroid and parathyroid disease surgical procedures
  • Appendectomy
  • Endoscopy and colonoscopy
  • Surgical treatments for gastrointestinal diseases including GERD, biliary disease, benign and malignant conditions of bowel and colon
  • Comprehensive vascular care, both arterial and venous disease
  • Chronic wound care
  • Skin cancer/melanoma assessment and surgery
  • Other general surgical procedures

Technology & Equipment

  • Single incision laparoscopic surgical techniques
  • Laparoscopic/minimally invasive surgery

Insurance & Payment

  • Absolute Total Care – Medicaid HMO
  • PAR (Indemnity)
  • Preferred Provider (PPO)
  • BlueChoice Commercial
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Exchange (BlueEssentials)
  • BlueChoice Health Plan Medicaid
  • Care Improvement Plus Medicare Advantage
  • Cigna Health Exchange (SC Connect)
  • Clover Health
  • Coventry First Health Network
  • Devoted Health, Inc.
  • Galaxy Health Network
  • Humana (Choice Care)
  • Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare of SC - Medicaid HMO
  • Multiplan/BCE/UP & UP/Beech Street/PHCS
  • Select Health – Medicaid HMO
  • Tricare – Standard
  • Tricare - Prime
  • UnitedHealthcare Commercial/Medicare Advantage
  • WellCare – Medicaid HMO
  • VA - Veterans Choice Program
  • US Department of Labor - Worker's Comp Program - Federal Employees

Insurance

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FAQs

Do your physicians perform minimally invasive surgery?

Yes. Our general surgeons are proficient in laparoscopic/minimally invasive surgery. Minimally invasive surgery can minimize some of the discomfort traditionally associated with surgery and may reduce recovery time.

Should I bring a list of medications to my office visit?

Yes. Please bring a list of your medications with dosage and frequency. Please also list any over-the-counter or herbal medications you are taking.

Who do I contact if I have a question about my bill?

For additional information related to billing and insurance, please click here.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

  • Tidelands Health Official Provider Profile: 4.8 / 5 (147 ratings and 36 comments (specifically for Dr. Sara Shields-Tarwater at this location))

Patients praise

  • Patients report feeling confident in their treatment plans and the care provided.
  • Physicians are described as professional and attentive, taking time to listen to patient concerns and answer questions.
  • Experiences noted include quick scheduling of appointments following diagnostic results.

Common complaints

  • Some facilities associated with the health system have declined to respond to specific external quality reporting surveys, such as those by The Leapfrog Group.

"I have had great interactions with the care and services provided at this office. The doctors I have dealt with make me feel confident in their treatment plans."

— Surgery Center Directory

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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