Alex McGaughy, MD
Locations
Carolina Forest/Myrtle Beach
Little River
Specialties
Cataracts
Laser Procedures
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Education
Dr. McGaughy grew up in eastern North Carolina and graduated as Valedictorian from North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering. He received his Doctorate of Medicine from the Medical University of South Carolina. Following medical school, Dr. McGaughy completed his internship at the Princeton Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham, AL, and then his residency in ophthalmology at the Callahan Eye Hospital through the University of Alabama - Birmingham.
He has received numerous honors and awards throughout his education and training. In medical school, he was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, awarded several scholarships, and selected for the Stephen D. Canady Gross Anatomy Award and President’s Clinical Science Award. During residency, he was elected to serve as Chief Resident in his final year.
Professional
Dr. McGaughy has been a member of Coastal Eye Group since 2019, providing comprehensive ophthalmic care focused on long-term vision health. He brings extensive experience in cataract and refractive surgery, utilizing advanced technology and refined surgical expertise to achieve outstanding visual outcomes, and has helped countless patients restore and preserve their sight.
In addition to surgical care, he provides comprehensive general ophthalmology services, tailored to each patient's needs. As a member of the South Carolina Ophthalmology Society, Dr. McGaughy remains committed to staying at the forefront of innovation to deliver the highest standard of modern eye care.