About Our Practice

Comprehensive & Compassionate Patient Care

Our practice opened in Okatie, SC in 2002, founded by Lance Lowe, MD. Over the years, the practice has grown to include three additional physicians as well as a second location on Hilton Head Island. All of our physicians are board certified in pediatrics by the American Academy of Pediatrics; each of our doctors have completed both an undergraduate degree program, followed by four years of medical school and an intensive three year pediatric residency training program. Finally, each has passed a Pediatric Board Certification Exam.

Our physicians are focused on Comprehensive & Compassionate Patient Care and helping to educate families so that they can make the best decisions for their children's health and safety. We participate in the full spectrum of your child's healthcare--prenatal through college. You are welcome to schedule any appointment with the physician of your choosing, although we recommend that you see your regular physician for well child visits. Our offices are linked via an electronic medical records system, so your child's complete health history is available at either Palmetto Pediatrics location.

Our office is staffed by experienced pediatric registered nurses who are happy to offer guidance over the telephone as well as in the office. Both of our offices have certified labratory services so most lab results are available during your child's visit. We offer both routine and seasonal vaccines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Center for Disease Control and we participate in the South Carolina Vaccines for Children program, making vaccines affordable to those who are under or uninsured.

Should you have after hours emergencies, we offer a 24 hour nurse triage service. Additionally, we always have a physician on-call and available if needed. Our physicians are on staff at both Hilton Head Hospital and Coastal Carolina Hospital, and are well connected with pediatric specialists at Backus Children's Hospital in Savannah and MUSC.

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Meet Our Staff

Medical School The University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA. Internship/Residency Backus Children's Hospital, Memorial Health University Medical Center, Savannah, GA. After joining the local medical community in july 2001, Dr. Lowe opened Palmetto Pediatrics of the Lowcountry in June 2002. His wife Brandi works within the practice as well. Together, the couple have two sons and two daughters. When he is not on call, Dr. Lowe enjoys fishing on the May River, spending time at the beach with his family, or tuning into an Iowa Hawkeye game. Dr. Lowe has a special interest in AD/HD, behavioral issues and sports medicine.

Medical School The University of South Carolina College of Medicine, Columbia, S.C. Internship/Residency Backus Children's Hospital, Memorial Health University Medical Center, Savannah GA Dr. Salyer joined Palmetto Pediatrics of the Lowcountry after completing her residency in April of 2003. She lives in Bluffton with her husband, Neil, and twins Drew and Daisy. Dr. Salyer enjoys gardening, boating, and spending time outdoors. Dr. Salyer has a special interest in pediatric obesity and breast feeding.

Medical School The University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, FL. Internship/Residency Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital in Columbia, S.C. Originally from California, Dr. Peltz moved to the Lowcountry and joined Palmetto Pediatrics of the Lowcountry after finishing his residency in July, 2007. He lives in Bluffton with his wife Janine and two daughters Hannah & Lucy and son, Cole. He enjoys being outdoors, golfing, hiking, and playing basketball.

Medical School The University of South Carolina College of Medicine, Columbia, S.C. Internship/Residency Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital in Columbia, S.C. A Ridgeland native, Dr. Thomas practiced pediatrics in Columbia for several years before returning to her hometown community. She and her husband Philip now live in the Okatie area. They have two adult children, Ashley and Philip, Jr. - who enjoy visiting the Lowcountry. Together, the family enjoys many of the areas activities including fishing and boating.