CareSouth Carolina Names Dr. Christina Biester as Director of Family Medicine

Longtime CareSouth Carolina provider, Dr. Christina Biester, has been named the organization’s new Director of Family Medicine. 

Dr. Biester will celebrate 20 years with CareSouth Carolina this July, having spent her entire tenure providing care to patients in Chesterfield. Her deep roots within the organization and the community position her uniquely for this leadership role, where she will focus on strengthening services, supporting providers, and expanding access to care.

In her new role, Dr. Biester will work closely with medical teams across CareSouth Carolina to enhance patient outcomes and improve the overall care experience. Her priorities include increasing efficiency, growing the scope of services, and ensuring the organization continues to meet the evolving needs of the communities it serves.

“This role is about enhancing the service we provide, supporting our providers, and doing everything we can to improve quality, patient experience, and success,” said Dr. Biester. “I also want to help grow and expand what we offer so we can better meet the needs of our community.”

A key focus for Dr. Biester will be strengthening relationships between CareSouth Carolina and the local population.

“We can play a major role in meeting the needs of our local population through medical care, access, and education,” she said. “It’s about building and solidifying those relationships with the community.”

Throughout her career, Dr. Biester has valued the collaborative, team-based approach that CareSouth Carolina offers. She said that working alongside a multidisciplinary team that includes social workers, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, counselors, and support staff, is an important part of meeting the needs of the “whole patient.” 

“What I’ve enjoyed most is being part of a team where we can truly address a patient’s needs from every angle,” she said. “If someone needs extra support, our counselors and social workers are there. There are so many different ways we can help people here, and I wouldn’t want to work anywhere else.”

Looking ahead, Dr. Biester is especially focused on increasing access to care, improving operational efficiency, and expanding outreach efforts. She noted that one of the biggest challenges is helping patients stay motivated after receiving medical advice.

“The patients I worry about most are the ones who get guidance but aren’t able to take the next steps,” she explained. “We need to find ways to increase motivation and engagement. My goal is to strengthen our resources so we can help patients take control of their health and achieve better outcomes.”

Dr. Biester will continue seeing patients in Chesterfield with a slightly modified schedule, which will be communicated to patients. She also plans to increase collaboration with nurse practitioners to ensure continuity of care and expanded access for patients.

Outside of work, Dr. Biester enjoys spending time outdoors, particularly planting and bird watching. She is also actively involved in her church, where she plays the violin.

CareSouth Carolina is a private, non-profit community health center delivering patient-centered health and life services in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina. CareSouth Carolina operates centers in Bennettsville, Bishopville, Cheraw, Chesterfield, Dillon, Hartsville, Lake View, Latta, McColl and Society Hill.

Services provided by CareSouth Carolina include family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, women's services, OB/GYN, HIV/AIDS primary care, infectious disease primary care, IV therapy, substance abuse prevention, dental, chiropractic services, pharmacy, senior support services, family support services, clinical counseling, laboratory, ultrasound, X-Ray, agricultural worker health services, podiatry, and veterans choice provider.