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With 13 years of experience in multiple healthcare settings, I am an internal medicine and pediatric physician who received my training at Duke University School of Medicine. My expertise includes managing complex or simple medical issues, such as chronic medical conditions, hospital follow-ups, and coordinating referrals to specialists. I can also assist with a variety of common medical problems, such as COVID-19 symptoms, urinary tract infections, sinus infections, allergies, asthma exacerbations, diabetes, chest pain, hypothyroidism, abdominal pain, skin infections, and conjunctivitis. Additionally, I utilize various healthcare technologies, such as electronic medical records and telemedicine, to enhance patient care and communication. By adopting a patient-centered approach, I prioritize preventive care and aim to build strong relationships with my patients to promote their overall health and well-being.

When Dr. Michael Sobel talks about medicine, he doesn’t begin with diagnoses or procedures. He begins with relationships.

After more than 30 years practicing internal medicine, nephrology, and preventive medicine, Dr. Sobel has joined Monarch Concierge MD, where he is returning to the kind of physician-patient relationship that first inspired him to pursue medicine.

“Medicine has always been about taking care of the whole person,” he said. “Having the time to truly listen, understand someone’s health goals, and develop a personalized plan makes all the difference.”

Dr. Sobel’s medical career has taken him from private practice ownership in Ohio to hospital systems and specialty care across the country. A graduate of Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, he completed his residency in internal medicine at Good Samaritan Hospital, affiliated with the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in nephrology at the Medical University of South Carolina.

He spent 15 years building a successful internal medicine and nephrology practice in Ohio, where he earned recognition as one of Central Ohio’s Top 10 Physicians and was repeatedly named a Patient’s Top Choice physician. Throughout his career, he has remained committed to delivering thoughtful, evidence-based care while building lasting relationships with his patients.

That philosophy made Monarch Concierge MD a natural fit. Unlike traditional primary care practices, concierge medicine allows physicians to spend significantly more time with each patient – often 60 to 90 minutes – providing the opportunity to understand not only current medical concerns but also lifestyle, family history, risk factors, and long-term wellness goals.

“For years, health care has moved toward shorter visits and higher patient volumes,” Dr. Sobel said. “Patients deserve better than that. They deserve a physician who has time to listen, answer questions, and help them stay healthy – not just treat illness after it develops.”

While Dr. Sobel is first and foremost an experienced internist,his practice also incorporates functional medicine principles when appropriate. His interest in this approach grew from a deeply personal experience as he helped his own son navigate a serious chronic illness. That journey reinforced his belief that nutrition, exercise, lifestyle modification, and preventive strategies can work alongside traditional medicine to improve health outcomes.

“I believe in practicing evidence-based internal medicine,” he said. “But I also believe there are additional tools that can help patients optimize their health before problems become serious.”

Rather than replacing conventional medical care, Dr. Sobel sees functional medicine as a complementary approach, one that allows him to address the root causes of disease while continuing to provide comprehensive primary care.

Equally important to Dr. Sobel is the culture he found at Monarch Concierge MD.

“When I met the team, I knew their hearts were in the right place,” he said. “Everyone shared the same commitment to putting patients first.”

Those values mirror the practice he built years ago with his wife, Janice, who managed the office while they focused on creating an environment where every patient felt known, respected, and cared for.

“We always answered the phone. We always called patients back. If someone needed us, we were there,” he said. “That’s how medicine should be practiced.”

Now serving patients in the Lowcountry, Dr. Sobel is excited to bring decades of experience, compassion, and personalized care to the Hilton Head community.

For him, joining Monarch Concierge MD means more than a new chapter; it is an opportunity to practice medicine the way he always envisioned.

“This is exactly how I’d like to finish my career,” he said. “Taking care of patients, building relationships, and helping people live healthier lives. I’m grateful to be here.” 

Joel Johnson III, MD, has been practicing for over 45 years and currently serves patients at Main Street Medical, premier urgent care and family practice in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Dr. Johnson brings his specialized surgical training and expertise in emergency medicine to the community of Hilton Head, also serving as the facility’s current medical director. 

Dr. Johnson received his Bachelor of Arts in English at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts, in 1969. He later attended Tufts University College of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts, and completed his medical degree in 1974. Dr. Johnson furthered his training through a residency program in general surgery at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine, and additional training at Shriner’s Burn Center located in Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. 

Dr. Johnson has practiced general surgery at a number of hospitals, including Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine, Humana Hospital in Augusta, Georgia, Clearlake, Texas, and Moore County Hospital in Dumas, Texas. 

Dr. Johnson has lived on Hilton Head Island with his wife Joanne since 1996. He enjoys spending his free time with his family including his three daughters Emily, Casey, and Lindsay, and his eight grandchildren, all of whom live on Hilton Head and he is lucky to spend time with them almost every day. He enjoys long walks while listening to audiobooks, boating, and playing golf. He enjoys his patients and loves practicing medicine.

Rafael Sanchez, MD, is a board-certified adult family medicine and aesthetics specialist with over 11 years of practice.

Dr. Sanchez sees patients at Prestige Primary Care, an Adult Primary Care Internal Medicine and Aesthetics practice in Hilton Head, South Carolina.

As the provider of choice for all aspects of routine health and wellness, Dr. Sanchez is dedicated to providing excellent care to the residents of Hilton Head and surrounding communities.

Dr. Sanchez offers a comprehensive range of medical and aesthetic services, from preventive care to specialized treatments. The clinic has the latest medical technologies and facilities, ensuring that each patient receives cutting-edge medical care.

With a patient-centered approach, Dr. Sanchez strives to build long-lasting relationships with patients based on trust and open communication. He takes time with each patient, listens to their concerns, and treats each individual with compassion and respect. Your health and well-being are his top priorities.

Dr. Sanchez has worked in numerous areas of the health care system including primary care, urgent care, hospital medicine, acute rehab, nursing home, hospice, and home health.

He graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, North Carolina, and completed two residencies in internal medicine and pediatrics.

Highly skilled professional in Internal medicine with extensive experience in hospital and clinical settings. A dedicated bilingual physician with solid records of success in treating advanced conditions. She is a patient advocate known for working closely with staff in enforcing all policies and procedures exceeding regulatory compliance standards. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Las Villas in Cuba and completed her internal medicine residency at New York Medical College. She is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and committed to achieving the best possible outcome for every patient.