Dr  Jim Turek received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan where he studied Biochemistry and Toxicology.  He went to the military medical school in Bethesda, Maryland on an Air Force Scholarship and the studied Internal Medicine and ER medicine in Texas.  Moving to with his wife and 3 daughters to Myrtle Beach, he was Chief of Emergency services and primary care services and was Board-eligible in ER medicine by experience.  As flight surgeon for the A-10 pilots during Desert Shield/Storm he flew in combat support missions with the 1st Special Operations Wing; upon return he finished his Air Force time as an Aerospace Medicine Consultant.  Since 1995 he has had his own general medicine and medical spa practice in Garden City, SC.  Dr. Turek is a 2nd degree black belt in Karate, plays racquetball competitively, and enjoys Crossfit-style exercise.  A professed “flavor junkie”, he enjoys gourmet cooking with fresh herbs and wine-food pairing; Dr. Turek is a Clemson University Master Gardner and enjoys helping others develop a green thumb.  He was rated a Best-of-the-Beach Physician in the Myrtle Beach for over 7 years and recently  voted Best Medical Spa.  He has completed advanced training in age-management medicine through Cenegenics in Nevada He credits his own Executive Health Evaluation for positive life-changing findings and insights into his own health.  Appointments with Dr. Turek are limited at the current time so reserve early so you too can “Live well…Longer” and look and feel your best.

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