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About Tri-County Surgical Associates

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Our History

Established in 1975 on the new campus of Trident Hospital, Tri-County Surgical Associates has provided compassionate surgical care for the past 35 years. Founded by Dr. Robert Thomas, the group has continued to evolve and grow after his retirement in 1998.

Thomas Litton, MD, FACS, joined the practice in 1988. Dr. Litton graduated from the University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine and completed his postgraduate training at the University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine in Columbia. He has held several medical staff leadership positions, including Chief of Staff in 1997, and has served two terms as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Trident Health System. Currently, Dr. Litton is the President-elect of the South Carolina Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, and has been the Cancer Liaison Physician for the Trident Cancer Center and the ACS Commission on Cancer since 1993.

Jeffrey Lafond, MD, FACS, began practicing with Tri-County Surgical Associates in 1995. A Summerville native, Dr. Lafond graduated from Wofford College before receiving his medical and post-graduate training at MUSC. He has served as Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Trident Health System.

Tri-County Surgical Associates provides a wide range of general surgical care for all age groups, with a strong emphasis on cancer care. The group's close affiliation with the American College of Surgeons and the accredited multidisciplinary cancer program at Trident Health System ensures adherence to the highest standards of care for surgical patients.

Tri-County Surgical Associate's reputation for excellent patient care has developed a practice that is strongly supported by physician and patient referrals. Explains Dr. Litton, "Our mission is to treat our patients as we would our own families."


Meet The Staff Of Tri-County Surgical Associates

Left to right, sitting on the couch is Dianna Francis, Brittany Filipiak, Lindsey Thames Standing, left to right, Kathleen Martin, Janice Trudeau,
Dianna Kirkpatrick, Sheila Bryan, and Tracy Cummings

The friendly and capable staff at Tri-County Surgical Associates is dedicated to providing high quality and compassionate care to you, our patient. We work to make certain that you are treated with dignity and respect at all times, and to ensure that your visit to our office is a pleasant one.

Brittany Filipiak joined us in 2010 and works at the front desk ensuring that each patient is properly checked-in, prior to seeing the doctor.

Kathleen Martin has been with TCS since 2000 and also works at the front desk. She will see you when you check out and will make your follow up appointment, if needed.

Sheila Bryan joined the practice in 2005. While she can do most anything around the office, she is our primary appointment/referral scheduler. If you need to schedule an appointment in the office, please call Sheila: 843-797-8146, ext. 115.

Dianna Francis has been with TCS since 2005. Her primary responsibility is to schedule all surgical procedures, outpatient testing, and labs. To schedule surgery or other procedures, call Dianna: 843-797-8146, ext. 105.

Dianna Kirkpatrick, LPN, has been with TCS since 1992. She provides clinical care in the office and assists our surgeons in the operating room.

Tracy Cummings, M.A., joined us in 2009 after serving in the US Navy. Dianna and Tracy continually work to anticipate the needs of our patients, while assisting the doctors in the office.

Janice Trudeau, our billing office manager, has worked with TCS since 1995 and is a certified coder.

Lindsay Thames joined our practice in 2010 and works closely with Janice to ensure that your insurance claims are filed properly and in a timely manner. If you have questions regarding your insurance or your statement, please contact either Janice or Lindsay: 843-797-5157.

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