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SouthCoast Health Recognized Across 10 Categories in Savannah Magazine’s “Best of Savannah” 2026 Awards

SouthCoast Health Recognized Across 10 Categories in Savannah Magazine’s “Best of Savannah” 2026 Awards

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

SouthCoast Health earns 10 honors in Savannah Magazine’s Best of Savannah 2026 awards. See our list of winning doctors and specialty care providers!

Eight SouthCoast Health Physicians Earn Castle Connolly Top Doctor Honors for 2026

Eight SouthCoast Health Physicians Earn Castle Connolly Top Doctor Honors for 2026

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Learn more about this national recognition for outstanding patient care.

SouthCoast Health Celebrates 11 Honors in Savannah Magazine’s “Best of Savannah” 2025 Awards

SouthCoast Health Celebrates 11 Honors in Savannah Magazine’s “Best of Savannah” 2025 Awards

Monday, September 1, 2025

SouthCoast Health was recognized in 11 categories related to the healthcare/ medical field in the annual “Best of Savannah” issue for Savannah Magazine.

SouthCoast Health Physicians, Dr. Finnegan and Dr. Mandel Receive Surgeons of Excellence and Master Surgeons in Hernia Surgery Accreditation

SouthCoast Health Physicians, Dr. Finnegan and Dr. Mandel Receive Surgeons of Excellence and Master Surgeons in Hernia Surgery Accreditation

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

We are proud to announce Drs. Finnegan and Mandel earned these esteemed honors from Surgical Review Corporation.

SouthCoast Health Honored in 13 Recognitions for the "Best of Savannah" 2024 Awards

SouthCoast Health Honored in 13 Recognitions for the "Best of Savannah" 2024 Awards

Sunday, September 1, 2024

SouthCoast Health was recognized in 13 categories related to the healthcare/ medical field in the annual “Best of Savannah” issue for Savannah Magazine.

Nine SouthCoast Health Physicians Honored on Castle Connolly Top Doctors 2024 List

Nine SouthCoast Health Physicians Honored on Castle Connolly Top Doctors 2024 List

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Nine SouthCoast Health physicians were recognized on the prestigious Castle Connolly Top Doctors 2024 list.

SouthCoast Health Receives Recognitions in 12 Categories in the 2023 Savannah Magazine “Best of” Issue

SouthCoast Health Receives Recognitions in 12 Categories in the 2023 Savannah Magazine “Best of” Issue

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

SouthCoast Health was honored in 12 categories related to the healthcare/ medical field in the annual “Best of Savannah” issue for Savannah Magazine.

SouthCoast Health Physicians Honored on Castle Connolly Top Doctors 2023 List

SouthCoast Health Physicians Honored on Castle Connolly Top Doctors 2023 List

Thursday, June 15, 2023

A total of five SouthCoast Health physicians are being honored on the Castle Connolly Top Doctors 2023 list.

SouthCoast Health Receives Recognitions in 11 Categories in the 2022 Savannah Magazine “Best of” Issue

SouthCoast Health Receives Recognitions in 11 Categories in the 2022 Savannah Magazine “Best of” Issue

Thursday, September 1, 2022

Savannah Magazine has announced its annual “Best of Savannah” winners and runner-ups for this year. SouthCoast Health was honored in 11 categories related to the healthcare/ medical field and was featured in Savannah Magazine’s September/October 2022 issue.

Bernice Watson’s Breast Cancer Message: Never Miss Your Annual Check-Up

Bernice Watson’s Breast Cancer Message: Never Miss Your Annual Check-Up

Friday, October 22, 2021

If Bernice Watson could share one message it would be: Never miss your annual check-up. In fact, this retired school teacher says being diligent about her screenings likely saved her life.

Four Providers Honored in South Magazine’s Greatest Doctors

Four Providers Honored in South Magazine’s Greatest Doctors

Friday, January 29, 2021

South magazine’s Greatest Doctors of 2020 - 2021 featured four physicians from SouthCoast Health!

SouthCoast Health Receives “Best of” Recognitions from both Savannah Magazine and the Coastal Courier.

SouthCoast Health Receives “Best of” Recognitions from both Savannah Magazine and the Coastal Courier.

Friday, September 4, 2020

SouthCoast Health is pleased to announce that 11 of our providers received recognitions in Savannah Magazine’s “Best of” 2020 Issue, and Dr. Firas Bannout won best family physician in the Coastal Courier‘s 2020 Best of Liberty Awards.

SouthCoast Health Announces Virtual Visits for Existing Patients

SouthCoast Health Announces Virtual Visits for Existing Patients

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

SouthCoast Health is pleased to now offer virtual visits to existing patients. The practice’s offices also remain open for in-person patient visits.

Eleven SouthCoast Health Providers Honored in 2019’s Best of Savannah

Eleven SouthCoast Health Providers Honored in 2019’s Best of Savannah

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Savannah Magazine’s Best of Savannah 2019 survey featured eleven healthcare providers from SouthCoast Health in their September/October issue.

What Is the LINX® Reflux Management System?

What Is the LINX® Reflux Management System?

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

If you’re considering a new approach to treating GERD and acid reflux, then keep reading to learn more about the LINX® Reflux Management System.

SouthCoast Health Physician Changes Lives with Reflux Technology

SouthCoast Health Physician Changes Lives with Reflux Technology

Thursday, May 16, 2019

Dr. Mandel is currently celebrating five years of using the LINX Reflux Management System, and patients are experiencing relief like never before.

SouthCoast Health Receives Recognitions in 18 Categories in the 2018 Savannah Magazine “Best of” Issue

SouthCoast Health Receives Recognitions in 18 Categories in the 2018 Savannah Magazine “Best of” Issue

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

SouthCoast Health was honored in 18 categories related to the healthcare/ medical field and was featured in Savannah Magazine’s September/October 2018 issue.

11 SouthCoast Health Physicians Named Best of Savannah

11 SouthCoast Health Physicians Named Best of Savannah

Monday, September 25, 2017

Savannah Magazine’s Best of Savannah 2017 survey honored eleven healthcare providers from SouthCoast Health in their September/October issue.

19 SouthCoast Health physicians honored in Savannah Magazine’s Best of Savannah 2016

19 SouthCoast Health physicians honored in Savannah Magazine’s Best of Savannah 2016

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Nineteen healthcare providers from SouthCoast Health were honored in Savannah Magazine’s Best of Savannah 2016 survey, which ran in the publication’s September/October issue.