Dr. Michael Sobel

Dr. Michael Sobel brings more than 30 years of experience in internal medicine, nephrology, and preventive medicine to Monarch Concierge MD's Hilton Head Island practice. Throughout his career, he has remained committed to a simple but increasingly uncommon philosophy: exceptional medicine begins with truly knowing your patients.

Dr. Sobel earned his undergraduate degree in Pharmacy and Medicinal Chemistry from The Ohio State University, where he received the Pharmacognosy/Medicinal Chemistry Award for outstanding academic achievement. He went on to earn his medical degree from the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, an affiliate of the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in Nephrology at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.

After completing his training, Dr. Sobel spent 15 years building a successful internal medicine and nephrology practice in Central Ohio. During that time, he was recognized as one of Central Ohio's Top 10 Physicians and was repeatedly named a Patient's Top Choice physician.

While Dr. Sobel is first and foremost an experienced internist, his approach to care also incorporates functional medicine principles when appropriate. His interest in this area grew from a deeply personal experience helping his own son navigate a serious chronic illness. That experience reinforced his belief that nutrition, exercise, lifestyle modification, prevention, and other evidence-based strategies can complement traditional medicine and help patients achieve better long-term health.

At Monarch Concierge MD, Dr. Sobel has the time to practice medicine the way he believes it should be practiced: by listening carefully, understanding the whole person, and developing an individualized plan based on each patient's health history, risk factors, lifestyle, and personal goals. His approach emphasizes not only treating existing medical conditions, but also prevention, wellness, and helping patients maintain their health and quality of life for years to come.

For Dr. Sobel, the physician-patient relationship is central to exceptional care. He believes patients deserve thoughtful conversations, clear explanations of their options, and a physician who has the time to answer questions and be a true partner in their health.

Now serving patients throughout Hilton Head Island and the Lowcountry, Dr. Sobel is excited to bring his decades of clinical experience and highly personalized approach to Monarch Concierge MD.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Sobel enjoys spending time with his wife, Janice, and their three sons. A lifelong athlete and former youth sports coach, he continues to stay active through strength training, golf, hiking, and biking.

"Medicine has always been about taking care of the whole person. Having the time to truly listen, understand someone's health goals, and develop a personalized plan makes all the difference."

- Dr. Michael Sobel