Matthew John Nutaitis, Sr, MD

James F. Hill III is a native of Georgetown, South Carolina and graduated from the Citadel in 2003 with a BS in biology. His first job was as a research specialist at MUSC and he decided during his two years there to pursue a career in optometry. He attended and graduated from the University Of Alabama School Of Optometry and completed a residency in ocular disease and low vision rehabilitation at the Birmingham VAMC and Blind Rehabilitation Center. Upon completion of his residency he completed the Advanced Competency Medical Optometry (ACMO) examination and obtained his Fellowship of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO). Over the past five years he has worked with four different private practices, started a weekly low vision clinic at the Storm Eye Institute at MUSC, and provided eye care in many nursing homes in the Charleston area. He is currently on the board of directors of the Palmetto Professional Society, Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired of SC, and the South Carolina Optometric Physicians Association. In 2016 he was awarded the SCOPA Young Optometrist of the Year and in 2017 accepted a full time faculty position as an assistant professor at the Storm Eye Institute at MUSC. His duties will also allow him to continue to provide cutting edge low vision research and care to those who are visually impaired, as well as provide comprehensive eye care at the highest level to new patients in the Charleston community. When not in the clinic Dr. Hill likes to spend time with friends and family. His favorite thing to do is to be on the water fishing or enjoying the beautiful scenery SC offers or supporting his beloved Citadel Bulldogs at any type of sporting event.

This provider is no longer seeing patients at MUSC Health.

Dr. David H. Kruchko is a caring gastroenterologist who is driven by the complexities of patients with gastrointestinal issues. Originally from Virginia, Dr. Kruchko completed his undergraduate studies at Virginia Tech University and remained in Blacksburg, VA to obtain his medical degree. From there, he moved to Chicago to complete his medical residency and gastroenterology fellowship at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. Dr. Kruchko is an active member of the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Gastroenterological Association and the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. In addition to managing swallowing disorders, abdominal discomfort, dysfunction of the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas, and inflammatory bowel disease, he is passionate about preventing colorectal cancer and all GI-related cancers. Dr. Kruchko spent his final year of fellowship studying and publishing research in the field of inherited GI-cancer syndromes. He completed a course with the City of Hope to become a Certified Genetic Cancer Risk Assessment Specialist. This specialized training allows him to help patients understand the importance and nuances of genetic testing results. He is also well equipped to perform the necessary procedures such as endoscopy and colonoscopy to help prevent GI-related cancers. He is thrilled with the opportunity to work as a community gastroenterologist with the exceptional Medical University of South Carolina. He looks forward to having the resources and support to put patients first and continue providing excellent clinical care to make a positive impact on our community.