SouthCoast Health, a medical leader across the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry, congratulates family physician Dr. William Knight for achieving the Degree of Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), the national medical association representing nearly 127,600 family physicians, residents, and medical students.

The AAFP Degree of Fellow recognizes family physicians who have distinguished themselves through service to family medicine and ongoing professional development. Dr. Knight’s honor is yet another illustration of the level of professionalism and expertise SouthCoast Health offers its patients.

“Dr. Knight’s unwavering dedication to the field of family medicine never fails to impress both his colleagues and patients,” says John Marrero, CEO of SouthCoast Health. “It’s a pleasure for us to see the AAFP recognizing what we’ve known for so long.”

Criteria for receiving the AAFP Degree of Fellow consists of a minimum of six years of membership in the organization, extensive continuing medical education, participation in public service programs outside medical practice, conducting original research, and serving as a teacher in family medicine.

“Dedicating my professional life to family medicine is incredibly rewarding,” Dr. Knight says. “It’s such a fulfilling thing to be able to address every family member’s health problems and better their lives. Receiving this honor from the AAFP lets me know I’m heading in the right direction, and I’m extremely grateful.” 

To request an appointment with Dr. Knight, please call 912-691-3600 or visit us online.    

SouthCoast Health is a multi-specialty, physician-owned medical group with more than 120 healthcare professionals and 16 locations. The organization has been providing quality healthcare solutions to the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry for more than 25 years and is dedicated to complete patient wellbeing. For more information, visit SouthCoastHealth.com and connect with SouthCoast Health on Facebook.

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