Larry Gene Padget, Jr, MD

Dr. Larry Padget is a board-certified Family Medicine physician and a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. He provides comprehensive medical care to patients of all ages and is dedicated to being a trusted resource for his patients regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, or sexual orientation.

Dr. Padget earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. After graduating, he was commissioned into the U.S. Navy, where he completed his internship at Portsmouth Naval Hospital. He trained as a naval flight surgeon and was deployed with a Marine Helicopter Squadron deployed to Japan and South Korea. Dr. Padget completed his family practice residency at Scott \& White in Temple, TX.

Before joining MUSC, Dr. Padget served as a Regional Medical Officer with the U.S. State Department, providing clinical care at American embassies in Beijing, Moscow, London, Doha, and Vienna. In this role, he delivered high-quality primary and preventive care to U.S. diplomats and their families, supervised staff, directed clinical operations across large regions, and engaged with international audiences to promote global peace and prosperity.

Dr. Padget also served as the Chief Medical Officer for the State Department and as the senior medical advisor to the Secretary of State during the Covid-19 pandemic. With extensive clinical experience in over 32 countries, Dr. Padget brings a wealth of expertise in international and travel medicine, complementing his proficiency in primary care.