Dr. Alexander Ramsay, MD

Urology ·  Male · Age 67

  8 Reviews

Dr. Alexander Ramsay, MD is an urology specialist in North Charleston, SC and has been practicing for 38 years. He specializes in urology.

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Explains diagnosis and tests in details. Professional and kind.
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Dr. Ramsay was not "gentle" with my vasectomy and in fact did not wait for the anesthesia to take affect with the first incision. My recover was the better part of 2 months, where as most friends reported being out of commission for a week or two at the most.
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Dr. Ramsay accepts the following insurance:

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No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Dr. Ramsay's Top Procedures and Conditions

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Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Ramsay treats Blood in Urine (Hematuria) more than 100% of his peers

Dr. Ramsay treats this condition more than 100% of his peers

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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
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very high

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Dr. Ramsay treats Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) more than 100% of his peers

Dr. Ramsay treats this condition more than 100% of his peers

Erectile Dysfunction
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very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Ramsay treats Erectile Dysfunction more than 100% of his peers

Dr. Ramsay treats this condition more than 100% of his peers

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Dr. Ramsay's conditions and procedures:

  • Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
  • Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
  • Adrenalectomy
  • Atrophic Vaginitis
  • Balanoposthitis
  • Bladder Atony
  • Bladder Cancer
  • Bladder Diseases
  • Bladder Diverticulum
  • Bladder Infection
  • Bladder Repair Surgery
  • Bladder Stones
  • Bladder Surgery
  • Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
  • Cancer
  • Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
  • Chronic Kidney Diseases
  • Circumcision
  • Complex Penile Surgery
  • Cystoscopy
  • Cystourethroscopy and Transurethral Resection of Bladder Neck
  • Destruction or Excision of Vaginal Lesions
  • Elevated PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)
  • End-Stage Renal Disease
  • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
  • Erectile Dysfunction
  • Foreskin Conditions
  • Genitourinary Cancers
  • Genitourinary Tract Infections in Pregnancy
  • Gonorrhea Infections
  • Hydronephrosis
  • Hypospadias
  • Incontinence
  • Incontinence Sling Procedure
  • Kidney and Ureter Removal
  • Kidney Cancer
  • Kidney Disease
  • Kidney Infection
  • Kidney Infection, Acute
  • Kidney Infection, Chronic
  • Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
  • Kidney Stone Removal
  • Kidney Stone Removal, Closed
  • Kidney Stones
  • Kidney Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
  • Lithotripsy
  • Loin Pain-Hematuria Syndrome
  • Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
  • Male Infertility
  • Neurogenic Bladder
  • Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
  • Orchiectomy
  • Overactive Bladder
  • Painful Urination (Dysuria)
  • Penile Cancer
  • Penile Implants
  • Peyronie's Disease
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Prostate Cyst
  • Prostate Diseases
  • Prostate Procedures
  • Prostate Removal
  • Prostate Surgery
  • Prostatitis
  • Radical Prostate Removal
  • Restless Leg Syndrome
  • Sexual Dysfunction
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Spermatocele
  • Testicular Atrophy
  • Testicular Cancer
  • Testicular Dysfunction
  • TURP (Transurethral Resection of Prostate) or Laser Destruction of Prostate
  • Ureteral Stones
  • Ureteral Stricture or Kinking
  • Ureteroneocystostomy
  • Ureteroscopic Lithotripsy
  • Ureterscopies
  • Urethral Dilation
  • Urethral Stones
  • Urethral Stricture
  • Urinary Disorders
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Urinary Stone Removal (Litholapaxy)
  • Urinary Stones
  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Uroflowmetry
  • Urology Procedure
  • Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
  • Vaginal Surgery
  • Vaginitis and-or Vaginosis
  • Varicocelectomy or Hydrocelectomy
  • Vasectomy
  • Vesicoureteral Reflux
  • Wound Repair
  • Yeast Infections

About Me

Care Philosophy

Our mission is to provide top quality, personalized urologic health care with skill, compassion, and a continual commitment to excellence.

Specialties

  • Urology

Board Certifications

  • Urology
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Education

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Fellowship Hospital
1981
MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SC
Residency Hospital
1979
MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SC
Internship Hospital
1978
Medical University of South Carolina
Medical School
1974
Univ of SC
Undergraduate School
1974
University of South Carolina
Undergraduate School
1981
1979
1978
1974
1974

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Affiliated Hospitals

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  • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2019, 2018)
  • Prostate Surgery Excellence Award™ (2019)

64% Patient experience rating, 5% lower than the national average

  • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2019, 2018)
  • Prostate Surgery Excellence Award™ (2019)

Roper Hospital

Charleston, SC

80% Patient experience rating, 11% higher than the national average

  • America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2019, 2018)
  • America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2019, 2018, 2017)
  • Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2019, 2018, 2017)

East Cooper Medical Center

Mount Pleasant, SC

80% Patient experience rating, 11% higher than the national average

  • Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2019, 2018, 2017)
  • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2017)

81% Patient experience rating, 12% higher than the national average

  • Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2019, 2018, 2017)
  • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2017)