Blake Willis, MD

Dr. Blake Willis was born and raised in Albany, Ga. He obtained his bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia and medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. He completed residency in Emergency Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina, where he was Chief Resident. He completed fellowship training in Emergency Ultrasound and Emergency Global Health. In addition to being the Medical Director at Renew Medical IV Spa & Urgent Care, Dr. Willis practices emergency medicine in South Carolina and Georgia. He is also the Ultrasound Director for Mercer Emergency Medicine Residency.

Erica Smith, FNP

At an early age, Erica knew she was destined for a career in healthcare. Erica entered the University of Kentucky in the fall of 1999 with a declared major in nursing. She graduated cum laude in 2003 with her degree in nursing and entered the workforce as a cardiovascular nurse on a fast paced stepdown unit. Erica followed her desire to work and live coastally and moved to California in 2004. After spending 5 years as a cardiovascular nurse, Erica shifted her focus to Emergency medicine. In 2010 Erica moved to Charleston, accepting a position in the Adult Emergency Department at MUSC. While working as a full time nurse, she completed her masters degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner, graduating summa cum laude in December of 2015. In January of 2016 Erica helped establish Renew Medical and currently works as a full time nurse practitioner and the acting practice manager. She loves serving her client population with a dichotomous approach to eastern and western medicine, focusing on both urgent care needs and holistic well being.

Erica has always had a passion for water. She grew up in East Tennessee and Kentucky, spending her summers in the pool or on the lakes with friends and family. In her spare time, she enjoys boating and fishing with her husband Jason and their son William.

Amber Bagwell, FNP

Amber Bagwell is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She is a South Carolina native, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree at Francis Marion University and then earned her Master of Science degree at Chamberlain University. Amber has over 8 years of nursing experience with a background in emergency medicine and intensive care. She moved to the Charleston area in 2014 to work at the Medical University of South Carolina in the Emergency Department.
Amber has always been interested in providing patient centered and holistic care to her patients. She loves promoting health and wellness to the Charleston area through IV hydration by helping patients feel their best, and providing evidence based care to our urgent care patients.

In Amber's spare time she loves spending time with her husband (Andrew) and daughter (Kaitlyn). Together with her family they enjoy spending time with friends, traveling, exploring Charleston's food & activities, and being near the water anytime they can. She likes working out at her local orangetheory and is devoted to spending time with her cat fur babies Nala & Simba.