Dr. William Shawn Ghent MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1655 Bernardin Ave Suite 350 Columbia SC, 29204About
Dr. William Ghent practices Pulmonology in Columbia, SC. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Ghent manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
Education and Training
University of South Carolina School of Medicine 1989
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. William Benjamin Owens M.D.8 Medical Park Columbia SC 29203
- Dr. Carlton Gregory Cauthen M.D.1655 Bernardin Ave Columbia SC 29204
- Mr. Paul M Kirschenfeld MD146 NORTH HOSPITAL DRIVE WEST COLUMBIA SC 29169
- Dr. William P Tillis M.D.1 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 300 COLUMBIA SC 29203
- Dr. Francis M Dayrit MD2728 SUNSET BLVD STE 104 WEST COLUMBIA SC 29169
- Dr. Robert Randall Rusher MD8 Medical Park Columbia SC 29203