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  4. South Carolina (SC)
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31 Results for Rheumatology near Charleston, SC


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Learn more about Rheumatology Specialists and how to choose the right one for you

A rheumatologist specializes in diagnosing and treating arthritis and other rheumatic diseases. Rheumatic diseases are characterized by inflammation and loss of function of your joints, tendons, ligaments, bones or muscles. A rheumatologist is an internal medicine doctor specializing in the health needs of adults with rheumatic problems.

A rheumatologist typically: 

  • Evaluates a patient’s medical history and physical condition

  • Provides expertise in diagnosing complex diseases that tend to be vague in the early stages and change with time

  • Orders and interprets laboratory tests and imaging exams

  • Diagnoses and treats rheumatic conditions including certain autoimmune diseases, pain syndromes, arthritis, and other joint disorders

  • Prescribes medications and other therapies

  • Provides advice about appropriate levels of exercise and rest

  • Provides referrals to surgeons when needed

A rheumatologist may also be known as an arthritis doctor or RA doctor.

There are 31 specialists practicing Rheumatology in Charleston, SC with an overall average rating of 4.0 stars. There are 13 hospitals near Charleston, SC with affiliated Rheumatology specialists, including Musc Medical Center, Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital and Roper Hospital.

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    Dr. Jennifer Murphy, MD

    Rheumatology
    Rated 4 out of 5 starsWith 8 ratings
    21.2 mi
    SUMMERVILLE, SC 29486
    (843) 572-4840
    Accepting new patients
    Telehealth available
    On staff at Trident Health System - Summerville Medical Center
    Call: (843) 695-9599
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    Dr. Nicholas Holdgate, MD

    Rheumatology
    Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 2 ratings
    21.2 mi
    SUMMERVILLE, SC 29486
    (843) 572-4840
    Accepting new patients
    Telehealth available
    On staff at Trident Health System - Summerville Medical Center
    Call: (843) 695-9599
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    Dr. Gary Fink, MD

    Rheumatology
    Rated 3.5 out of 5 starsWith 32 ratings
    21.2 mi
    SUMMERVILLE, SC 29486
    (843) 572-4840
    Accepting new patients
    On staff at Trident Health System - Summerville Medical Center
    Call: (843) 695-9599
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    • Dr. Frank Harper, MD

      Rheumatology
      Rated 4.5 out of 5 starsWith 33 ratings
      4.2 mi
      Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Clarence Legerton, MD

      Rheumatology
      Rated 3.5 out of 5 starsWith 23 ratings
      4.9 mi
      Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
      (843) 572-4840
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
      On staff at Trident Health System - Summerville Medical Center
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    • Dr. Holly Mitchell, MD

      Rheumatology
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      0.9 mi
      Charleston, SC 29425
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Gary Gilkeson, MD

      Rheumatology
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 2 ratings
      0.9 mi
      Charleston, SC 29425
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Chrysoula Pappa, MD

      Rheumatology
      Rated 4 out of 5 starsWith 35 ratings
      3.7 mi
      Charleston, SC 29407
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Diane Kamen, MD

      Rheumatology
      Rated 4.5 out of 5 starsWith 2 ratings
      0.9 mi
      Charleston, SC 29425
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Georgia Roane, MD

      Rheumatology
      Rated 4.5 out of 5 starsWith 18 ratings
      3.7 mi
      Charleston, SC 29407
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. James Oates, MD

      Rheumatology
      Rated 4 out of 5 starsWith 11 ratings
      0.8 mi
      Charleston, SC 29425
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Alan Nussbaum, MD

      Rheumatology
      Rated 4 out of 5 starsWith 14 ratings
      3.7 mi
      Charleston, SC 29407
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Eric Zollars, MD

      Rheumatology
      Rated 4 out of 5 starsWith 7 ratings
      0.8 mi
      Charleston, SC 29425
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Richard Silver, MD

      Rheumatology
      Rated 3.5 out of 5 starsWith 10 ratings
      0.9 mi
      Charleston, SC 29425
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Melissa Cunningham, MD

      Rheumatology
      Rated 4 out of 5 starsWith 4 ratings
      0.9 mi
      Charleston, SC 29425
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Sofia Aksentijevich, MD

      Rheumatology
      Rated 4 out of 5 starsWith 17 ratings
      3.7 mi
      Charleston, SC 29407
    • Dr. Faye Hant, DO

      Rheumatology
      Rated 3.5 out of 5 starsWith 5 ratings
      0.9 mi
      Charleston, SC 29425
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Edwin Smith, MD

      Rheumatology
      Rated 3 out of 5 starsWith 12 ratings
      0.8 mi
      Charleston, SC 29425
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Dijana Christianson, DO

      Rheumatology
      Rated 4 out of 5 starsWith 5 ratings
      3 mi
      Charleston, SC 29412
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Erica Anderson, DO

      Rheumatology
      Rated 3 out of 5 starsWith 11 ratings
      3.7 mi
      Charleston, SC 29407
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Merrideth Morris, MD

      Rheumatology
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 2 ratings
      3 mi
      Charleston, SC 29412
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Carlysle Barfield, MD

      Rheumatology
      Rated 3 out of 5 starsWith 9 ratings
      3.9 mi
      Charleston, SC 29407
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Marcy Bolster, MD

      Rheumatology
      Rated 3 out of 5 starsWith 9 ratings
      1 mi
      Charleston, SC 29425
    • Dr. Bettina Herbert, MD

      Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 17 ratings
      3.6 mi
      Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Ana Tucker, MD

      Rheumatology
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      0.9 mi
      Charleston, SC 29425
    • Dr. Robert Warren, MD

      Pediatric Rheumatology
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      0.8 mi
      Charleston, SC 29425
    • Dr. Katherine Silver, MD

      Rheumatology
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      5.8 mi
      Charleston, SC 29407
    • Dr. Natasha Ruth, MD

      Pediatric Rheumatology
      Rated 4 out of 5 starsWith 11 ratings
      0.9 mi
      Charleston, SC 29425
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Robert Friedman, MD

      Pain Medicine
      Rated 3 out of 5 starsWith 5 ratings
      6.5 mi
      Sullivans Island, SC 29482
    • Dr. Mileka Gilbert, MD

      Pediatric Rheumatology
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      0.8 mi
      Charleston, SC 29425
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Matthew Jaenicke, MD

      Rheumatology
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      0.9 mi
      Charleston, SC 29425
    • Dr. Sarah Starosta, MD

      Rheumatology
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      0.9 mi
      Charleston, SC 29425
    • Dr. Whitney Elg-Salsman, DO

      Rheumatology
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      0.9 mi
      Charleston, SC 29425
    • Dr. Emily Farrar, MD

      Rheumatology
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      0.9 mi
      Charleston, SC 29425

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