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Dr. William Shawn Ghent MD

Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease

4/5(12)
2728 SUNSET BLVD WEST COLUMBIA SC, 29169
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4/5

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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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Dr. William Shawn Ghent MD's Practice location

Dr. William Ghent, MD

1655 Bernardin Ave Suite 350 -
Columbia, SC 29204
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New patients: 803-253-7575
Fax: 803-253-7571

2728 SUNSET BLVD -
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
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New patients: 803-256-0464
Fax: 803-935-8667

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Dr. William Shawn Ghent MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 12 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Pulmonologist 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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