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Dr. Rachel L. Sturdivant M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1411 King St Charleston SC, 29403About
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
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