Dr. Avery Acuff, M.D., graduated from Hammond School in Columbia. She attended Harvard University and earned a degree in psychology before returning to South Carolina for medical school at MUSC in Charleston. She would go on to complete her residency program at Wake Forest in North Carolina, and then return to the Midlands, closer to family and home, to begin her career. When asked what motivates her in her practice, Dr. Acuff says, “I have wanted to be a general pediatrician since my first premed class in college.
Dr. Avery Acuff, M.D., graduated from Hammond School in Columbia. She attended Harvard University and earned a degree in psychology before returning to South Carolina for medical school at MUSC in Charleston. She would go on to complete her residency program at Wake Forest in North Carolina, and then return to the Midlands, closer to family and home, to begin her career. When asked what motivates her in her practice, Dr. Acuff says, “I have wanted to be a general pediatrician since my first premed class in college.
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Dr Acuff is simply amazing! She is knowledgeable and she genuinely cares about her patients. My teenage daughter feels comfortable opening up and discussing her problems. I highly recommend her.
(4 days ago)
May-2026
Dr. Acuff is the best pediatrician we ever have had for our boys. She's kind, patient, attentive and has an excellent bedside manner! I just referred my sister to her this morning!
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
She is incredibly knowledgeable, compassionate, and competent.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
All of my kids see Dr.Acuff, she is truly wonderful. Not only does she actually listen to you but she really does care. She doesn't try to downplay or brush off my conserns.
(2 months ago)
Feb-2026
Dr. Acuff is kind and thorough. She’s a great pediatrician!
(2 months ago)
Feb-2026
Wonderful person, she's good to my kids and she's good at making them feel herd. And making then comfortable.
(3 months ago)
Feb-2026
Dr Acuff is very informative, patient, and easy to talk to.
(3 months ago)
Feb-2026
She is well mannered , and answers any questions that are concerning, always smiling , & making sure everyone feels safe and sound.
(4 months ago)
Jan-2026
She’s amazing!!
(5 months ago)
Nov-2025
she’s a great pediatrician but didn’t really give or help me much with diagnosising my baby on his bad back rash b it none of those pediatricians have in that clinic
(6 months ago)
Nov-2025
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SouthernMED Pediatrics - Lexington (South Lake)
1633 South Lake Dr Lexington, SC 29073
Dr. Avery Acuff, M.D., graduated from Hammond School in Columbia. She attended Harvard University and earned a degree in psychology before returning to South Carolina for medical school at MUSC in Charleston. She would go on to complete her residency program at Wake Forest in North Carolina, and then return to the Midlands, closer to family and home, to begin her career.
When asked what motivates her in her practice, Dr. Acuff says, “I have wanted to be a general pediatrician since my first premed class in college. Earning the trust of families and taking care of their little ones is truly a privilege and joy.”
When Dr. Acuff isn’t at work, she enjoys running/cycling, swimming at the lake, and cheering on the Clemson Tigers. We are thrilled to welcome her and for you to meet her!
Dr Acuff is simply amazing! She is knowledgeable and she genuinely cares about her patients. My teenage daughter feels comfortable opening up and discussing her problems. I highly recommend her.
Dr. Acuff is the best pediatrician we ever have had for our boys. She's kind, patient, attentive and has an excellent bedside manner! I just referred my sister to her this morning!
She is incredibly knowledgeable, compassionate, and competent.
All of my kids see Dr.Acuff, she is truly wonderful. Not only does she actually listen to you but she really does care. She doesn't try to downplay or brush off my conserns.
Dr. Acuff is kind and thorough. She’s a great pediatrician!
Wonderful person, she's good to my kids and she's good at making them feel herd. And making then comfortable.
Dr Acuff is very informative, patient, and easy to talk to.
She is well mannered , and answers any questions that are concerning, always smiling , & making sure everyone feels safe and sound.
She’s amazing!!
she’s a great pediatrician but didn’t really give or help me much with diagnosising my baby on his bad back rash b it none of those pediatricians have in that clinic