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Dr. Rachel L. Sturdivant M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Rachel L. Sturdivant M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

4/5(3)
171 Ashley Avenue Charleston SC, 29425
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Dr. Rachel Sturdivant is a nephrologist practicing in Charleston, SC. Dr. Sturdivant specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Sturdivant most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.

Education and Training

University of Alabama School of Medicine 1998

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

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Dr. Rachel L. Sturdivant M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 171 Ashley Avenue

171 Ashley Avenue -
Charleston, SC 29425
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New patients: 412-647-2808, 843-792-1414
Fax: 843-723-7404

Practice At 1411 King St

1411 King St -
Charleston, SC 29403
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New patients: 843-723-7227
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Patient Experience with Dr. Sturdivant


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Dr. Rachel L. Sturdivant M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 3 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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