Joshua Hutchins, MD
Dr. Hutchins was born and raised in Athens, Georgia, and is a lifelong Georgia Bulldog fan. He has lived in Charleston since the early 2000s but heads home to the north Georgia mountains as often as possible. When not at work, you will find him outside on the water fishing, playing tennis, riding motorcycles, or hunting, more often than not, with his family and two dogs.
He has been in the medical field for over 25 years, working through college coordinating organ and tissue recovery. He went to medical school in Grenada at St George University, which he reflects as one of the best experiences of his life. “I was blessed to live in such a beautiful place with a rich culture.” After medical school, he was trained in Rural Family Medicine and, through the years, has acquired a wide array of experience with all ages working in primary, urgent, emergency, and occupational medicine. He has a special interest in functional medicine and loves working with his patients to help them meet their health goals to prevent chronic disease.
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.
Kirsten Patterson, PA-C
With nearly 10 years of experience as a physician assistant in primary care, urgent care, weight management, and behavioral health, Kirsten serves as an experienced medical director, bringing a wealth of knowledge and leadership to the team at Renew Medical IV Spa. She is passionate about providing exceptional care to the Charleston community and empowering patients to achieve their health and wellness goals.
Kirsten is dedicated to promoting holistic wellness, longevity, and tackling anti-aging from within through personalized treatments. Her approach blends traditional and cutting-edge therapies to help patients feel their best.
Originally from Savannah, GA, Kirsten has called Charleston home for the past decade. She is a proud graduate of South University and enjoys exploring new destinations, savoring the best food Charleston has to offer, and spending quality time with her family.
Lauren Burke, PA-C
Lauren is a dedicated Physician Assistant with a passion for wellness and providing concierge-level care. A graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina, she began her healthcare career in Charleston in 2020, gaining valuable experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Lauren is excited to bring her skills to Renew Medical IV Spa, where she can offer personalized care that helps patients achieve their health goals.
Outside of work, Lauren enjoys reading, spending time at the beach, and making memories with family and friends. She’s also the proud owner of Penny, a rescue pup who will occasionally make appearances at the office!