Meet Dr. Janet Harris-Hicks
Dr. Harris-Hicks founded Southern Shores MedAesthetics to meet the needs of women facing daily challenges associated with the complexity of womanhood. Dr. Harris-Hicks combines her extensive surgical training and medical knowledge with the latest Med Aesthetic technology resulting in state-of -art treatment options for intimate female needs.
She is the only double board-certified Urogynecologis
Dr. Harris-Hicks is a specialty trained Urogynecologist, double board-certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive surgery. She earned her Medical Degree from University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill and completed her residency in OB/GYN and specialty training in Urogynecology at Greenville Memorial Hospital in Greenville, SC. Dr. Harris-Hicks continues to further her surgical and medical education with advanced training in pelvic floor surgery and Robotic technology. She actively performs clinical research engaging in cutting-edge technology via nation and international clinical Trials. Dr. Harris-Hicks is considered an expert in the field of Urogynecology. She serves on advisory boards providing insight towards treatment development. She is a proctor and clinical trainer for many surgical procedures including Coloplast and Medtronic as well as participates in pharmaceutical speakers’ bureaus as a lead speaker and Key Opinion Leader for several pharmaceutical companies.
Dr. Harris-Hicks holds the title of “First” in many categories. She was the first surgeon in the state of NC to implant Medtronic Interstim MRI compatible sacral neuromodulation lead in 2020. She was the first surgeon in the world to enroll a patient in the Titan Clinical Trial in 2022- a novel treatment option from Medtronic to treat overactive bladder. Dr. Harris-Hicks is designated as a Center Of Excellence for Medtronic Interstim sacral neuromodulation treatment of overactive bladder. The designation recognizes the expertise of Dr. Harris-Hicks for her expertise with Interstim Therapy, the quality of her patient outcomes, and her continued commitment to improving the lives of patients suffering from debilitating bladder and bowel symptoms.
Dr. Harris-Hicks is guided by her father’s wisdom. “My dad always said our order of priorities should be God, family, and education. God will give you guidance; family will give you support; and education will take you where you are supposed to go in serving others.” After 12.5 years of corporate medicine and being owned by 4 different profit and non-profit organizations, Dr. Harris-Hicks relocated to Myrtle Beach, SC for a unique opportunity in her career – to create to personalized center of service to women. Three simple statements summarize Dr. Harris-Hicks’s mission for her practice: Compassionate Care. Empowering Women. Enhancing Life.
“We seek to empower women through genuine, thoughtful care while restoring their ability to enjoy life and release them from the confinement and fear associated with incontinence and prolapse,” she says. “Incontinence and pelvic floor problems are common, yet many women do not seek medical help because they are ashamed of the stigma associated with these conditions. Although countless women are bothered by a loss of bladder control, bowel symptoms, and pelvic pain from prolapse, many do not know there are viable, specialized resources and treatment options.”
Dr. Harris-Hicks is married to her high school sweetheart, Tim Hicks. She has three children. Reece, Locke and Rivers. Dr. Harris-Hicks enjoys attending her children’s track and soccer tournaments. Her pastimes include exercise, crafting and long walks on the beach.