
Dr. James Wilks Fant M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
2 Medical Park Rd Suite 501 Columbia SC, 29203About
Dr. James Fant is a rheumatologist practicing in Columbia, SC. Dr. Fant specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Fant treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 1986
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Psoriasis
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Lupus
- Pain
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Practice At 2 Medical Park Rd Suite 501
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Bruce E Goeckeritz MD110 East Medical Lane West Columbia SC 29169
- Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro MD146 E HOSPITAL DR WEST COLUMBIA SC 29169
- Dr. Suneetha Morthala M.D.2233 CLEMSON RD COLUMBIA SC 29229
- Dr. Robert E Boyd MD3 Richland Medical Park Columbia SC 29203
- Dr. Frederick Andoy Talip M.D.146 E Hospital Dr West Columbia SC 29169
- Dr. Kathleen P Flint MD1711 Saint Julian Pl Columbia SC 29204
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