Dr. Heather Merrill Powers MD
Internist
Taylor At Marion St Columbia SC, 29220About
Dr. Heather Powers is an internist practicing in Columbia, SC. Dr. Powers specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Powers provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center 2000
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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