MUSC Health Primary Care - Richburg

Julie Bowers, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, brings over three decades of expertise in nursing and advanced practice nursing to her role as a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner at MUSC Health Primary Care in Richburg, SC. Her commitment to delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care has been a consistent hallmark throughout her distinguished career. Before joining MUSC Health, Julie held pivotal positions at Catawba Family Medicine in Richburg and Palmetto Tri-County Internal Medicine in Lancaster, where she provided expert care and diagnostic services to a diverse patient population. Notably, Julie founded the Diabetes Education Center and served as a Certified Diabetes Instructor (CDE) during her tenure at Palmetto Tri-County Internal Medicine, underscoring her dedication to improving patient outcomes and community health initiatives. Julie's extensive nursing background includes roles at Springs Memorial Hospital, where she served as a Registered Nurse in various capacities, including Employee Health Nurse, General Rehabilitation Nursing Manager, and Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse (WOCN). Additionally, she assumed leadership roles as Nursing Program Manager and Case Manager at Rebound Incorporation, where she oversaw the Head Injury Rehabilitation Unit. Throughout her career, Julie has remained committed to advancing her education and professional development. She earned a Diploma in Nursing/Registered Nurse from Cabarrus Memorial Hospital, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Wingate University, and a Master of Science in Nursing from Graceland University. Julie's academic achievements have been recognized with multiple awards, including the Academic Achievement Award and Service Award from Wingate University. Julie's outstanding contributions to the field have garnered prestigious accolades, including the Preceptor of the Year award from MUSC College of Health Professionals and the Nurse Practitioner of the Year award from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Julie continues to exemplify excellence in nursing practice, education, and leadership, making enduring contributions to health care delivery and patient advocacy.

BreakThrough Physical Therapy (BTPT) is a North and South Carolina-based, private physical therapy practice group. As a proud member of the Confluent Health family, BTPT positively impacts patients lives by delivering the best care and results through proven research, innovative treatments and technologies, and an approach that treats patients like family. For more information, visit BreakThrough-PT.com, or find them on Facebook at @ptbreakthrough.

Dr. Evan Ekman has experience training elite international athletes in sports, including professional baseball and hockey. He has served as a team physician for numerous collegiate and professional sports teams. Dr. Ekman is a worldwide lecturer and has been published in many journals and books, including the New England Journal of Medicine, The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, and the American Journal of Sports Medicine. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine, the Southern Orthopaedic Association, and the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery, and Orthopedic Sports Medicine. Dr. Ekman has won international awards in orthopedic surgery, including the John J. Joyce Award and the Allen Lacey Endowment. Dr. Ekman enjoys providing care for the community of Chester County and beyond. He can provide care surrounding arthroscopic, shoulder, joint replacement, knee surgery, sports injury treatment, and other minimally invasive surgeries and many other services.