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Dr. Rosalind Dawson, M.D.
Internist
1320 Ribaut Rd Port Royal SC, 29935About
Dr. Rosalind Dawson, MD is one of the best ranked doctors in the United States. She specializes in family medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics and currently practices medicine at Port royal, South ...
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Education and Training
Meharry Med Coll Sch of Med, Nashville Tn 1982
Meharry Medical College 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
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Dr. Rosalind Dawson, M.D.'s Expert Contributions
HIV modes of transmission?
As you must know, HIV infection is transmitted primarily via contact with the body fluids of HIV-infected individuals such as anal secretions, blood, breast milk, semen, and vaginal secretions. I must applaud and encourage the persistence of your HIV risk-prevention behavior as it is poorly practiced across many nations of the earth. Sharing this vital risk-prevention information where possible is imperative and strongly encouraged. The CBC test is not the test used to screen for HIV infection. An HIV test must be ordered to determine your HIV status if you have willingly or unwillingly engaged in unprotected sexual activity. READ MORE
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hives
- Pain
- Opiate Dependence
- Vascular Disease
Dr. Rosalind Dawson, M.D.'s Practice location
Beaufort-Jasper-Hampton Comprehensive Health Services, Inc.
1320 Ribaut Rd -Port Royal, SC 29935Get Direction
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Get to know Internist Dr. Rosalind Dawson, who serves patients in Port Royal, South Carolina.
A practicing internist, Dr. Dawson is affiliated with Beaufort-Jasper-Hampton Comprehensive Health Services, Inc., serving as the Chief of Adult Medicine at the Port Royal Medical Center.
Beaufort-Jasper-Hampton Comprehensive Health Services, Inc. (BJHCHS) has been a leader in providing high quality, cost effective, health care. Initially established to provide health care to the underserved, BJHCHS has expanded its role, becoming one of the largest and most respected health care providers in the state of South Carolina. Their mission is to provide quality, accessible, and comprehensive health care services to the South Carolina Low Country Community.
Back in the early days of her academic career, Dr. Dawson earned her medical degree from the Meharry Medical College School of Medicine in 1982. She completed her residency in internal medicine at the Henry Ford Hospital in 1986.
Subsequent to her education, the doctor attained board certification in internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Milton Randall Dalbow M.D.1800 PRESERVE AVE W PORT ROYAL SC 29935
Nearest Hospitals
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