James Island

David Edward Meacher, MD

• Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
• Residency in Emergency Medicine at Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas
• MD degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston
• Undergraduate degree from the Citadel in Charleston, SC
• Listed on the Citadel Dean's List and the Citadel Gold
• Major, US Army Medical Corps, 1980-1989
• Received the Army Service Ribbon, the Army Overseas Ribbon and Army Commendation Awards
• Certifications in Combat Casualty Care, ATLS, and ACLS
• Frequent teacher of Advanced Cardiac Life Support courses
• Dr. Meacher enjoys running and boating activities.

Marisa R. Fialka, PA

• Board certified Physician Assistant
• Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
• Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
• Previous experience includes Primary Care Provider at James Island Family Practice

Jason Berendt, MD

• Board Certified Medical Examiner
• Residency in Medicine at the Medical University of Medicine, Charleston, SC
• Bachelor of Arts Degree from University of South Carolina
• Clinical interest includes: preventative medicine, hypertension, diabetes, polypharmacy, and cardiovascular disease

Meredith C. Griffin, PA

• Certified Physician Assistant
• MS degree, Physiscian Assistant Studies, MUSC, Charleston, SC
• BS degree, Biology,with a minor in German, University of the South, Sewanee, TN
• Certified, Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Previous Emergency Dept Technician, Pediatrics