Ascend Health and Wellness of South Carolina serving Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, North Charleston, and Rock Hill with hormone therapy, TRT, medical weight loss, primary care, fertility support, peptides, and performance medical oversight
South Carolina care

Ascend Health & Wellness of South Carolina

Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, North Charleston, Rock Hill

South Carolina focused care for men and women who want answers, a plan, and medical oversight you can trust.


Our provider

Brandon Valent, MS, PA C

Brandon Valent is an experienced medical provider who supports patients across South Carolina with a direct, education focused approach. With more than ten years of clinical experience spanning emergency medicine, psychiatry, medical weight loss, and hormone replacement therapy, he helps men and women improve hormones, body composition, energy, and overall health through personalized care.

Brandon is known for building clear treatment plans and making sure patients understand the why behind each decision. His background in functional training and bodybuilding supports performance minded care for active adults, athletes, bodybuilders, and powerlifters who want medical oversight that respects their goals while keeping health and safety front and center.

Patients from Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, North Charleston, Rock Hill, and surrounding South Carolina communities come in for thoughtful evaluation, lab review, and a plan that is built to be followed, measured, and refined over time.

Education

  • Undergraduate degree in Cell and Molecular Biochemistry, minor in Psychology
  • Physician Assistant graduate training at Le Moyne College in Syracuse, New York, completed in 2015
  • Certificate in Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
  • Whole person approach combining labs, symptoms, habits, and follow up

Frequently Asked Questions for South Carolina Patients Learn more about Ascend Health & Wellness in South Carolina
Do you see patients from across South Carolina?
Yes. We serve patients statewide, including Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, North Charleston, Rock Hill, and many surrounding South Carolina communities.
What is included in a hormone therapy evaluation for South Carolina patients?
We review symptoms, medical history, and lab results, then build a personalized plan with monitoring. This applies to men and women across South Carolina.
Is TRT offered for men in South Carolina?
Yes. TRT is available with lab based decision making and ongoing oversight, supporting men throughout South Carolina who want safe and measurable progress.
Do you offer hormone optimization for women in South Carolina?
Yes. Women come in for hormone evaluation, symptom review, and lab guided planning with follow up care for long term health and quality of life across South Carolina.
How does medical weight loss work at Ascend for South Carolina?
We build a plan around labs, metabolism, and habits, then track results and adjust as needed. It is medical oversight, not a generic program.
Can weight loss care be combined with hormone therapy?
Often, yes. Many South Carolina patients benefit from a coordinated plan that addresses hormones, appetite, recovery, and body composition together.
Do you offer preventive medicine focused care through the primary care page?
Yes. Preventive medicine focused care is available and can be coordinated with hormone therapy, medical weight loss, fertility support, and performance oriented oversight for South Carolina patients.
What does peptide therapy focus on for South Carolina patients?
Peptide therapy is considered based on goals and labs, with careful oversight. Many patients ask about recovery, sleep quality, and body composition support.
Do you work with athletes, bodybuilders, and powerlifters in South Carolina?
Yes. We provide performance focused medical oversight for active adults and strength athletes across South Carolina, aligning labs, recovery, and training demands.
What does fertility care for men include?
Men’s fertility care typically includes labs, hormone evaluation, and a plan focused on improving fertility related markers. We support men across South Carolina.
Can nutrition and training be coordinated with medical goals?
Yes. We align nutrition and training guidance with labs, recovery, and lifestyle so South Carolina patients can progress safely and consistently.
How do follow ups work for TRT and hormone therapy?
Follow up timing depends on labs and your plan. We monitor progress, adjust as needed, and keep care straightforward for South Carolina patients.
What symptoms bring South Carolina patients in for hormone evaluation?
Common concerns include low energy, reduced recovery, sleep problems, mood changes, stubborn body composition shifts, and decreased performance. Labs help confirm what is happening.
Do you use lab work in weight loss planning?
Yes. Labs help guide decisions and track progress. This makes weight loss support more precise for South Carolina patients.
Is Ascend a good fit if I want a direct, no nonsense medical plan?
Yes. Our process is built around clear options, education, and follow up. South Carolina patients come in for answers, then leave with a plan they understand.
Do you help with body composition goals beyond the scale?
Yes. We focus on strength, recovery, energy, and measurable health markers, not just weight. This is a common goal for South Carolina patients.
Can you support men who are concerned about fertility while managing hormones?
Yes. We address fertility goals with appropriate evaluation, labs, and planning, supporting men across South Carolina who want a clear path forward.
How do I book an appointment for South Carolina care?
Use the Book an Appointment button at the top of this page to schedule online. It is the fastest way for South Carolina patients to get started.
What should I bring to my first visit?
Bring a list of current medications and supplements, any recent labs if you have them, and your main goals. This helps us move faster for South Carolina patients coming from a distance.
Do you offer ongoing monitoring once treatment starts?
Yes. Monitoring and follow up are central to our care model for hormones, TRT, weight loss, fertility, and peptides for South Carolina patients.
What areas do you commonly serve in South Carolina?
We frequently work with patients from Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, North Charleston, Rock Hill, and many nearby cities and towns throughout South Carolina.
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South Carolina focused care for hormones, fertility, body composition, and performance with medical oversight.