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Dr. Charles Effiong MD, Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Charles Effiong MD

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

4/5(6)
2047 Comstock Ave North Charleston SC, 29405
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4/5

About

Dr. Charles Effiong is a nephrologist practicing in Charleston, SC. Dr. Effiong specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Effiong 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

Univ of Ibadan, Coll of Med, Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria 1984

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

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Dr. Charles Effiong MD's Practice location

Practice At 2093 Henry Tecklenburg Dr Suite 205e

2093 Henry Tecklenburg Dr Suite 205e -
Charleston, SC 29414
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New patients: 843-792-5601

Practice At 2047 Comstock Ave

2047 Comstock Ave -
North Charleston, SC 29405
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New patients: 843-308-2400
Fax: 843-744-8936

51 NASSAU ST -
CHARLESTON, SC 29403
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New patients: 843-722-4112
Fax: 843-577-8960

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Dr. Charles Effiong MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 6 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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