MUSC Women's Health - Daniel Island

Dr. Rachel Powell joined MUSC Women's Health as an obstetrician gynecologist in 2019. Dr. Powell received her undergraduate degree from Clemson University, where she graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Microbiology. She earned her medical degree from MUSC, then completed her residency training at Virginia Commonwealth University where she served as an administrative chief resident and received the AAGL award for excellence in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. Dr. Powell provides comprehensive obstetrics and gynecologic services with special interests in contraception, obstetrics, vaginal birth after cesarean and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.

Dr. Crystal Houlton is an obstetrician/gynecologist originally from Galveston, Texas. She graduated from Baylor University, earned her medical degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch, and completed her residency at the University of Cincinnati in 2012. She then practiced in Seattle for almost 9 years before relocating to Charleston with her family. Her goal is to provide patient-focused, personalized, and compassionate care. She has a special interest in minimally invasive robotic surgery, preconception counseling, prenatal care and menopause. Dr. Houlton is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP). She cares for women of all ages and enjoys the relationships formed with patients from caring for them over many years.