Dr. Muhammad Rafiq, MD
Nephrology•Male•Age 46

Carolina Kidney Specialists LLC
1655 Bernardin Ave Ste 200 Columbia, SC 29204Make an Appointment
(803) 256-1137Dr. Muhammad Rafiq, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Columbia, SC and has over 16 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Rafiq has more experience with Glomerulonephritis & Nephropathy than other specialists in his area. He graduated from LI Coll Hosp medical school in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as KershawHealth Medical Center and Lexington Medical Center. He is accepting new patients. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Rafiq to book an appointment.
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Dr. Rafiq is affiliated with Lexington Medical Center West Columbia, a highly rated hospital.
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- Explains Conditions Well
- Practices at Top Hospital
- Hospital Satisfaction
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Frequently Treated by Dr. Rafiq
Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Rafiq treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Rafiq treats other conditions, please contact the office at (803) 256-1137.
Glomerulonephritis & Nephropathy
Glomerulonephritis and nephropathy are types of kidney disease caused by damage to the small blood vessels that filter the blood, either from long-term diabetes or other conditions such as lupus.Compare with other Glomerulonephritis & Nephropathy specialists.
Dr. Rafiq is experienced in the area of Glomerulonephritis & Nephropathy. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
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Dr. Rafiq's conditions and procedures:
- Acidosis
- Acute Glomerulonephritis
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Alkalosis
- Amyloidosis
- Calcium Metabolism Disorders
- Chronic Glomerulonephritis
- Chronic Kidney Diseases
- Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
- Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Copper Metabolism Disorders
- Dehydration
- Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- Gout
- Hemodialysis
- Hepatitis B - Immune Response
- Hydronephrosis
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperkalemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypokalemia
- Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
- Kidney Hypertrophy
- Kidney Stones
- Limb Swelling
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
- Mineral Metabolism Disorders
- Nephritis and Nephropathy
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
- Proteinuria
- Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
- Renal Hyperparathyroidism
- Renal Osteodystrophy
- Small Kidney
- Vitamin D Deficiency
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Dr. Rafiq accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Anthem
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Open Access Plus
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- PHCS Network PPO
Dr. Rafiq's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rafiq
3.3
Based on 3 ratings
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- Explained conditions well (2)
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- Listened & answered questions
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How was your experience with Dr. Rafiq?Overall Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Rafiq to family and friends is 3.3333333 out of 5
About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Nephrology
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine
- Nephrology
Education
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Muhammad Rafiq, MD accepting new patients?
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What are Dr. Muhammad Rafiq, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Rafiq frequently treats Glomerulonephritis & Nephropathy. See all practice areas where Dr. Rafiq specializes.
Where is Dr. Muhammad Rafiq, MD's office located?
Dr. Rafiq's office is located at 1655 Bernardin Ave Ste 200, Columbia, SC 29204. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Does Dr. Muhammad Rafiq, MD offer telehealth services?
Dr. Rafiq has not yet indicated whether they offer telehealth services. Please contact the office to check for availability/eligibility.
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Carolina Kidney Specialists LLC
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Affiliated Hospitals
Dr. Rafiq is affiliated with the following hospitals. Select a hospital below to learn more.
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2 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2020)
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4 Awards Received
79% Patient Experience Rating, 10% higher than the national average
7 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2019)
66% Patient Experience Rating, 3% lower than the national average
71% Patient Experience Rating, 2% higher than the national average
4 Awards Received
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