Carolina Rheumatology and Neurology Associates, our team of board-certified medical providers, advanced practice providers, nurses, and allied health professionals work together to deliver personalized treatment plans with a patient-centered approach. From complex autoimmune disorders like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis to chronic headaches and migraines, we are committed to helping each patient understand their condition and offer personalized goals and outcomes.
Carolina Rheumatology and Neurology Associates, our team of board-certified medical providers, advanced practice providers, nurses, and allied health professionals work together to deliver personalized treatment plans with a patient-centered approach. From complex autoimmune disorders like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis to chronic headaches and migraines, we are committed to helping each patient understand their condition and offer personalized goals and outcomes.
Providing rheumatology and neurology care to the Grand Strand area since 2000. Carolina Rheumatology and Neurology Associates has now grown to include one board-certified neurologist, three board-certified rheumatologists, and two advanced practice providers. Our offices offer convenient on-site access to a full range of comprehensive services including diagnostic imaging and infusion. We offer comprehensive, patient-focused, evidence-based care as well as following individualized plans of care tailored to your needs.
Rheumatologists are providers who specialize in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal disease and systemic autoimmune conditions affecting connective tissues including the joints, muscles, and bones. Treatment modalities involve a combination of medication therapy, patient education, and intra-articular injections.
Neurologists are providers who specialize in diagnosing and treating disorders of the nervous system. At Carolina and Rheumatology Associates, we specialize in the management of headaches and migraines. Treatment options include both acute and preventative therapies.

Jon Twining, M.D.
He cares about you and really listens
Wendy Lee, M.D.
She always figures out what I need to feel better ! Love Her ❤️
Sarah Ryan, PA-C
Sarah is very pleasant and caring. I wish the circumstances were better that Dr. Lee could be available. Nothing against the NP , PA, or CRNP. I just feel Medicare is billed for a doctor visit not an assistant or lower qualified associate.
Wendy Lee, M.D.
My first time seeing Dr. Lee and she has an excellent bedside manner. I have a very complicated medical history and she ordered some tests to do a full workup and then I return to review results with her and come up with a treatment plan. I love that they can draw their own labs and do x-rays.
Francis Benz, M.D.
Always great , professional answers all of our questions cares about me and my health. The best !
Kristin Etzkorn, D.O.
She is an excellent Doctor. She listens to her patients. I feel she cares for & supports her patients.
Francis Benz, M.D.
Dr.Benz is wonderful. He listens to you, he is very knowledgeable and caring and extremely professional. He has helped me with my migraines tremendously. Great Doctor, I highly recommend him.
Wendy Lee, M.D.
She is an excellent dr and always spends time with her patients. She listens and gives experienced advice. I would definitely recommended her.
Kristin Etzkorn, D.O.
Pleasant and professional. Always a good experience
Kristin Etzkorn, D.O.
She’s a great Dr,she ask questions to find out what’s going on,she listen to you.she cares about how you feel and your pain and wants to help you feel better.,very friendly and supportive that makes it easier to communicate to her.I love my Dr