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Dr. Roger K Griggs MD
Family Practitioner
3314 Platt Springs Rd West Columbia SC, 29170About
Dr. Roger Griggs is a family practitioner practicing in West Columbia, SC. Dr. Griggs specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Griggs possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Univ of Sc Sch of Med, Columbia Sc 1995
University of South Carolina School of Medicine 1995
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Pain
- Insomnia
- Vascular Disease
Dr. Roger K Griggs MD's Practice location
Practice At 3314 Platt Springs Rd
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Nearby Providers
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- Dr. Gregory J Konduros MD3314 Platt Springs Rd West Columbia SC 29170
- Dr. Michael P Harris MD3314 Platt Springs Rd West Columbia SC 29170
- Dr. Philip C Honig MD2836 AUGUSTA RD WEST COLUMBIA SC 29170
- Michael Stewart Comer M.D.3314 PLATT SPRINGS RD WEST COLUMBIA SC 29170
- Dr. James A Hicks MD3314 Platt Springs Rd West Columbia SC 29170
Nearest Hospitals
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