Serving the Lowcountry and Coastal Empire of Georgia and South Carolina.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
SouthCoast Health pediatrician, Dr. L Nelson Elam recently appeared on WTOC’s Morning Break to discuss why choosing the right form of care for your child often starts with calling your pediatrician. Dr. Elam shared insights on the importance of continuity of care and emphasized that a pediatric office is typically the best first step for non-emergency illnesses.
Dr. Elam explained that pediatric practices, like SouthCoast Health, have systems in place to help parents decide when their child needs to be seen right away or can safely wait for a scheduled appointment. This approach ensures that care is coordinated and documented, supporting long-term health and monitoring growth and development over time.
He also highlighted that pediatricians are specialists in children’s health, with training tailored to their unique needs that includes differences in medications, dosages, and treatments. By maintaining an ongoing relationship with their child’s doctor, families can trust they’re receiving care that’s both safe and specific to their child’s stage of development.
Whether you are looking for a primary care doctor or a pediatrician, or another medical specialist, SouthCoast Health has you covered with its wide range of world-class healthcare services, available throughout the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. Founded in 1996, SouthCoast Health has 120 physicians and medical professionals in 17 locations in Savannah, Richmond Hill, Pooler, Rincon, Baxley, Hilton Head, Hinesville, and Statesboro. SouthCoast Health offers comprehensive medical services including: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Allergy and Asthma, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Eye Care, Imaging, Infectious Diseases, Nephrology, Neurology, Physical Therapy, Podiatry, Surgery, Clinical Trial Research Studies, Diabetic Self-Management Training Sessions, Dietetic Counseling, Laboratory Services, Massage Therapy, Optical Shop, Pharmacy, and Urgent Care.
SouthCoast Health has 120 physicians and medical professionals in 18 locations in Savannah, Richmond Hill, Pooler, Rincon, Baxley, Hinesville, and Statesboro.
