Palmetto Digestive Disease, PA and Palmetto Endoscopy Center - Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy

Have questions about an upcoming Colonoscopy?

admin — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:10:35 +0000

Visit www.colonoscopyfordummies.com for a free easy to read guide on the most frequently asked questions about your procedure.…

Jeffery J. Dorociak, M.D., Ph.D

admin — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 02:29:06 +0000

Dr. Jeffery Dorociak is fascinated with the workings of the human body but he did not start out to be a physician. In fact, he earned a B.S. in physical education as well as a master’s degree in exercise physiology and a Ph.D. in exercise physiology measurements and evaluation, working in that field for a number of years before deciding to return to school, this time to earn his M.D. at the Medical University of South Carolina. Following an internship and residency in internal medicine, also in Charleston, he went on to earn a fellowship in gastroenterology from the Bowman-Gray School of Medicine at Wake Forest University and North Carolina Baptist Hospital.

“I enjoy internal medicine and figuring out complex problems,” Dr. Dorociak says. “I like the mix of surgery and medicine that this field offers.”

After receiving his fellowship in gastroenterology, Dr. Dorociak settled in Charleston and founded Palmetto Digestive Disease PA, a four-physician GI group. In 2004, the Palmetto Endoscopy Center was added.

In keeping with his love of exercise physiology, Dr. Dorociak enjoys long distance running and training as well as cross-country track and field. And he finds that playing the saxophone keeps him in tune with life.

Board Certification:
1991-2001 American Board of Internal Medicine, Diplomate in Internal Medicine
1995-2015 American Board of Internal Medicine, Diplomate in Gastroenterology

Specializing in:
Esophageal disorders, manometry, PH

Michael A. Sagatelian, M.D.

admin — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 02:28:43 +0000

A California native, Dr. Michael Sagatelian attended the University of California at Davis, earning both a B.S. in biochemistry and an M.D before moving on to the University of California at Irvine to fulfill his internship and residency requirements. He moved to Louisville, Kentucky to become certified in gastroenterology. While in Louisville, Dr. Sagatelian was Chief of Gastroenterology at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital and also served as assistant professor of medicine in the GI department.

He also met his wife – another physician — in Louisville and, in 1995, they looked at Charleston and decided to move. Since then, Dr. Sagatelian has been a co-owner of Palmetto Digestive Disease PA.

“What I like here,” Dr. Sagatelian says, “we deliver a personal approach. When you listen to the patient, you can learn what you need to do.”

Dr. Sagatelian keeps healthy on foot. He and his wife enjoy running and training for half-marathons as well as attending sporting events with their two children. He also speaks Spanish as second language.

Board Certification:
1989 American Board of Internal Medicine, Diplomate in Internal Medicine
1993-2013 American Board of Internal Medicine, Diplomate in Gastroenterology

Specializing in:
Biliary disorders and gastrointestinal endoscopy

James W. Schnell, M.D.

admin — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 02:31:03 +0000

Originally from Columbia, South Carolina, Dr. James Schnell earned his M.D. from the University of South Carolina Medical School. Upon graduation, he entered the Bowman-Gray School of Medicine at Wake Forest University and North Carolina Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem where he completed his residency in Internal Medicine. In 1995, he moved to Nashville to earn his fellowship in gastroenterology at Vanderbilt University.

Ready to move back to South Carolina, Dr. Schnell joined the practice of Palmetto Digestive Disease in 1997. He enjoys working with his patients, counseling them on how to maintain a healthier lifestyle.

“I’ve learned from my patients that every patient is an individual with their own needs and I tailor the care for that patient,” Dr. Schnell says.

Dr. Schnell has no trouble maintaining a healthy lifestyle. As an avid jogger and golfer, he gets plenty of exercise. And he enjoys spending time boating and surfing with his children.

Board Certification:
1997 Board of Internal Medicine, Diplomate in Gastroenterology

Specializing in:
Gastrointestinal endoscopy, hepatology, biliary disease

Patricia A. Quaine, M.D.

admin — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:57:34 +0000

Dr. Patricia Quaine, originally from the Philippines, earned her M.D. from the University of the Philippines in Manila. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center, where she also served as a Chief Medical Resident. She continued on to complete her Gastroenterology fellowship training at the same institution in Michigan.

With a young family, Dr. Quaine found Charleston a great fit. She joined Palmetto Digestive Disease in 2011. Dr. Quaine is married and has one young child. She enjoys traveling and discovering new places, and finds joy in baking and cooking. She also likes spending family time in the beautiful beaches of South Carolina together with their Labrador.

Dr. Quaine is one of the few female gastroenterologists in the area. “My goal is to create a caring environment for all patients, who are comforted knowing that I understand their sensibilities and individual needs, in much the same way that I do for my family.”

Dr. Quaine speaks fluent English and Filipino. For her, being a working mom is and will always be a challenge, but she strives to achieve a balance between her professional and personal life.

Board Certification:
2007-2017 American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
20011-2021 American Board of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology

Specializing in:
Colorectal cancer screening, gastroesophageal reflux disease, hepatobiliary disease, inflammatory bowel disease