AboutUs

Dr. Richard K. Ellis, M.D., is a native of Sumter, South Carolina. He is a graduate of the University of South Carolina and received his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. He completed residency training in Family Medicine at McLeod Regional Medical Center. He became board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine in 2001. He is married to Linda and they have 3 children; Richie, Lauren, and Ryan. Dr. Ellis’ primary medical interest is chronic disease state management with emphasis on closing the healthcare gap in the care of African Americans.

Dr. Ernest M. Atkinson, M.D., a native of Kingstree, South Carolina, has been a Family Physician since his completion of medical school and residency in 1993. Educated in South Carolina, he received his undergraduate degree in Biology from Wofford College in Spartanburg. He then attended the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston and completed his residency at McLeod Family Practice in Florence, South Carolina. He is board certified through the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Dr. Albert D. Mims, M.D., born in Kingstree, South Carolina, received his BSc in Biology from the University of South Carolina. He then attended MUSC in Charleston and completed his residency in the Greenville Hospital System. He is board certified through the American Academy of Family Practice (Diplomat) and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Dr. Benjamin (Wade) Lamb, M.D., is a native of Lake City. He has been in practice since 2003. He graduated from Francis Marion University with a degree in biology in 1994. He completed his medical education at the University of South Carolina in May of 2000, where he graduated with honor from AOA. Following graduation he began a Family Medicine residency at McLeod Family Medicine in Florence, SC. While in residency he was named Chief Resident for 2 years. He currently serves on the board of directors for the SCAFP. He is married and has 2 children.