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Dr. Ira Early Jr, MD

Family Medicine · Male · Age 59

Dr. Ira Early Jr, MD is a family medicine specialist in Spartanburg, SC and has been practicing for 32 years. He graduated from University Of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, School Of Medicine in 1987 and specializes in family medicine, medical toxicology, and more.

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(864) 591-0992

Upstate Occ Med

1241 Boiling Springs Rd

Spartanburg, SC 29303

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Dr. Early Jr accepts the following insurance:

Aetna
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Blue Cross Blue Shield: Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
Cigna
Coventry Health Care
First Health (Coventry Health Care): First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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Humana: Choice Care PPO
MedCost: MedCost PPO
Medicaid
MultiPlan: MultiPlan PPO; PHCS Network PPO
Physician HealthCare Network
Tricare: Standard
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UnitedHealthCare: Choice Plus POS; Options PPO; United Healthcare
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3 disciplinary actions Found

Disciplinary action in another state (2/1/2018)View details
Action Taken: Probation
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State: North Carolina
Unknown (3/15/2017)View details
Action Taken: License Reinstatement with Restrictions and/or Terms and Conditions
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State: South Carolina
Unknown (2/6/2017)View details
Action Taken: Interim Suspension
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State: South Carolina

2 board actions Found

Other (3/26/2019)View details
Action Taken: Release from Prior Order
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State: North Carolina
Violation of the Medical Practice Act (9/7/2017)View details
Action Taken: Agreed Order with Terms and Conditions
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State: South Carolina

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Dr. Early Jr's conditions and procedures:

Breath Testing
Chemical-Related Eczema
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Environmental Lung Disease
Kidney Damage - Arsenic
Kidney Damage - Heavy Metals
Lead Poisoning
Mercury Poisoning
Occupational Asthma
Perennial Allergic Rhinitis
Toxic Exposure
Toxic Polyneuropathy Due to Acrylamide
Trigger Point Injection

About Me

Care Philosophy
Biography

Wellness Family Medicine believes in the potential to prevent many of the illnesses that Americans experience through lifestyle adjustments, dietary changes, exercise and nutritional supplementation. Part of the practice's philosophy is to empower the patient by providing reliable information about prevention issues and primary care.

Specialties

Family Medicine
Medical Toxicology
Occupational Medicine
Preventive Medicine

Board Certifications

Medical Toxicology
Occupational Medicine
Public Health & General Preventive Medicine

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Education

University Of Colorado Health Science Center

Residency Hospital

1996

Duke, Dumc

Fellowship Hospital

1988

Charlotte Mem Hosp

Internship Hospital

1987

University Of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, School Of Medicine

Medical School

1981

Emory University

Undergraduate School

1996

1988

1987

1981

Languages

Spanish
English

Dr. Early Jr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Early Jr

3.1

Based on 19 reviews

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1 Star	47.36842105263158%	(9)

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Dr Early took the time to look at my blood pressure medicine and agreed they were not working and is helping me to find out what combination works for me. I've been on the same meds for years and I've continued to have high blood pressure! So glad to finally have someone listen to me!

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Boiling Springs , SC – Jan 12, 2017

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I have treated with Dr Early for more than 10 years. Very bright. Always up to date on the latest medical research. Always willing to take the time to explain things. Highly recommended.

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Terry H in Spartanburg, SC – Dec 09, 2016

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