Nephrologist
89 N Main Street
Hilton Head Island, SC
29926
Top reviews
This concierge provides the best medical care I have ever experienced. Dr Sobel saw me within 4 hours of my request. He spent all the time needed . Got me my drugs the same day. The office staff is wonderful. I always get a qShow moreuick and knowledgeable response to phone calls. I highly recommend them.
Dr Z has always been available even after hours and weekends. He reviews any issues with you and orders any necessary follow up tests.
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.”
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Location
Monarch Concierge MD - Hilton Head
89 N Main Street
Hilton Head Island, SC, 29926
More About Michael Sobel, DO
NPI Number
1235249301
Provider's Gender
Male
Reviews
Dr Sobel is very knowledgeable and thorough. He is patient and has been available to answer questions and explain treatment.
comprehensive and in-depth
Satisfactory
This concierge provides the best medical care I have ever experienced. Dr Sobel saw me within 4 hours of my request. He spent all the time needed . Got me my drugs the same day. The office staff is wonderful. I always get a quick and knowledgeable response to phone calls. I highly recommend them.
He definitely knows what he is doing. so sorry that he is leaving us!
Good advice and thorough - helpful to me!
So sorry to see him go…
Excellent!
Dr Z has always been available even after hours and weekends. He reviews any issues with you and orders any necessary follow up tests.
Another very informative and helpful visit with very little wait time.
Dr Zweiback continues to listen and come up with solutions.
I got good advice and it is working
Listened to my description of my medical concern. Offed explanation of what may be causing my issues. Indicated what he thought problem was. Recommened additional test to confirm diagnosis.
Always courteous, address the issues, very caring and personable.
Great experience. Discussions with Dr Zweiback were very interactive and to the point. It was obvious that he had researched my records before our meeting as he brought up data from my almost year old physical. Very practical approach to dealing with my problem. Great office staff. Always responsive and on top of issues.
Dr. Zweiwbach listened to my concerns and effectively addressed my issues. He takes his time with each visit. His office staff is knowledgeable and effective in directing appropriate action between patient and doctor.
Kind, totally listened to me, took his time and never felt like he was rushing. Excellent
Dr Zweiback has an unusually broad range of experience and training that was particularly useful in my visit with him today as he was able to diagnose and propose treatments for symptoms that were a concern to me relating to both dermatology and cardiology.
Prompt response to issue.
Dr Zweiback is always responsive, caring, courteous, respectful and has a great bedside manner. I highly recommend him.
Very happy with DR Zweiback.
After seeing my leg wound, you ddid not send me to the wound clinic or hospital. The Tidepointe immediately sent me to the hospital for antibiotic fed by tube. She perhaps saved my leg c
I’m very happy with Doctor Z! He is professional he is caring and a good replacement for Dr Lenns who is enjoying Retirement.
He is an excellent listener and collaborative in finding solutions. He constantly checks on line to ensure that new medications won’t have adverse reactions with existing ones.
Very timely and efficient.
I almost Always get to go back to the exam room at my scheduled appointment time. Michelle gives the best shots ever!!
Listens and responsive to my issues in a timely and competive way. Office staff is also accommodating and knowledgeable. Appointment times have are as scheduled.
Excellent Doctor: 1. Up to date on the latest medical information. 2. Great communicator. 3. Worth the 40 minute drive. 4. Listens to your concerns. 5. Outstanding Diagnostic ability. Signed: A retired Dental Specialist
Dr Z provided answers to my questions. We discussed my concerns and we agreed on my plan moving forward. I was not rushed. It's great to have a doc who listens and you can have a conversation with and imput into your care.
Dr Zweiback took time with me to explore the issues and provide appropriate assessments so I could move forward with correct medications to address the root cause of the issues. Dr Zweiback has a contemporary and rare understanding of diagnosis discrepancies I’ve had with previous doctors and provides the clarity I needed to understand what was really at issue. Highly recommend!
