About Us

Meet Our Team

Make yourself Stronger then your best excuses

Maverick Medical Group is led by a dedicated team of healthcare experts committed to your wellness journey. Our distinguished medical professionals include Dr. Kenneth C. Staples, Dr. Christo Courban, and Dustin Hayes, PA-C. Each brings extensive experience and expertise to your weight loss journey.

Bios

Dr Christo Courban’s true passions are bee keeping, cigars and bowhunting elk and mule deer. When not spending time with his family on their farm, he loves to hunt. Additionally, he is a Harvard-trained physician in both Internal and Emergency Medicine. Having had his struggles with weight control, he developed a particular interest in wellness and weight loss medicine. Dr Courban has active practices in these areas as well as aesthetic and regenerative medicine. He currently holds regional leadership positions in Emergency Medicine and has been practicing medicine for over 20 years.
Dr Kenneth Staples (aka Dr Mucho Muscles) is a Horry County native and an Emergency Medicine physician by specialty. In addition to weight loss, Dr Staples has interests in men’s health, wellness and anti-aging medicine. When not spending time with his family or o shore fishing, Kenneth (or KC as he is known to his friends) can be found out west chasing elk and mule deer with his partner Dr Courban.
Dustin Hayes is a talented physician assistant that is much loved by his patients. Dustin is born, raised and continues to call Marion home. He is a leader in the physician assistant world and is actively involved in teaching up and coming health care professionals. Dustin is recently married to Taylor who is also a Marion native.

Our Approach

At Maverick Medical Group, we believe in combining advanced medical expertise with deeply personalized care. Our approach centers on evidence-based treatments that deliver reliable results. Every treatment plan is carefully crafted to match individual patient needs, focusing on sustainable weight loss strategies that work for the long term. Through continuous monitoring and adjustment of your progress, we ensure optimal results while maintaining competitive rates that make treatment accessible.

Our Commitment

As a fee-for-service practice, we maintain a direct relationship with our patients, free from the constraints of insurance requirements. This allows us to focus entirely on providing high-quality care at competitive rates. Our commitment to patient success drives everything we do, from our flexible treatment options to our personalized approach to care. We stand beside our patients throughout their weight loss journey, providing the support and expertise needed to achieve lasting results.

Practice Information

Our practice operates on a fee-for-service basis, allowing us to maintain direct, unencumbered relationships with our patients. This model enables us to provide flexible treatments and ensure the highest level of patient care. While we don't accept insurance, we maintain competitive pricing to make our services accessible. Our focus remains steadfast on patient success, with every aspect of our practice designed to support your weight loss goals.