John William Anthony Burk, MD

Dr. Eric Powers is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. He is the director of the acute coronary syndrome center and medical director of the cardiology inpatient progressive care unit. His clinical interests are invasive, interventional and general cardiology. Dr. Powers is a graduate of Harvard Medical School. He did his internal medicine and cardiology training at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Prior to moving to the Medical University of South Carolina, Dr. Powers was on the faculty and director of the cardiac catheterization laboratories at Columbia University in New York and subsequently at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Powers' research career has involved both laboratory and clinical research. Areas of research have included acute myocardial infarction, acute coronary syndromes, interventional cardiology, vascular biology, congestive heart failure and valvular heart disease. Dr. Powers has coauthored over one hundred peer-reviewed publications. He is a member of a number of professional societies including the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association, and the Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions. Dr. Powers has served on research and educational committees for these organizations and has served as an editorial consultant for a number of medical journals. He has served on an NIH study section and grant review panels for the American Heart Association and NASA. Dr. Powers has received a number of teaching, community and clinical awards and has been named as one of America's Top Doctors and one of the Best Doctors in America.

MUSC Health is a comprehensive healthcare provider operating in Charleston, SC, and surrounding areas, offering a wide range of services including cancer care, rehabilitation, primary care, and advanced surgical options. The organization is committed to patient-centered care and is recognized for its complex care expertise and innovative healthcare delivery systems. With a focus on community involvement, MUSC Health collaborates with various affiliate networks and offers educational programs and volunteer opportunities. Their dedication to excellence is reflected in their Magnet designation for nursing and ongoing initiatives in professional development and shared governance. Generated from the website

Alison Bull, MS, PA-C is a Physician Assistant who specializes in endocrinology at the Medical University of South Carolina. Alison's clinical interests include managing diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, and hyperthyroidism. She works alongside a multidisciplinary team, which includes a certified diabetes educator and dietician in the Intensive Diabetes Education, Awareness and Lifestyle (IDEAL) Program. This program provides intensive insulin therapy regimens that includes the use of insulin pump therapy for managing type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. In addition to the IDEAL program, Alison accepts patients for the management of general diabetes mellitus and thyroid disorder(s).Alison received a Bachelor of Science degree in Bioengineering at Clemson University. She then went on to attend Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science located in Chicago, IL and received her Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies. Alison joined MUSC in 2021 with four years of primary care experience in a rural health clinic and a year of prior endocrinology experience.Alison is passionate about developing individualized treatment plans for each patient with an emphasis on patient education. She strives to assist patients with their pharmacological therapy while focusing on making lifestyle modifications, including following a healthy diet and getting regular physical activity.