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Douglas S Head M.D.

Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease

2/5(15)
4630 Hwy 17 Bypass Murrells Inlet SC, 29576
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2/5

About

Dr. Douglas Head is a cardiologist practicing in Murrells Inlet, SC. Dr. Head specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Head also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.

Education and Training

Univ of Sc Sch of Med, Columbia Sc 1982

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Expert Publications

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Douglas S Head M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 4630 Hwy 17 Bypass

4630 Hwy 17 Bypass -
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
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New patients: 843-357-1299
Fax: 843-357-2264, 843-248-4554

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Douglas S Head M.D. has a rating of 2 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 15 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Cardiologist 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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WACCAMAW COMMUNITY HOSPITALl

4070 HIGHWAY 17 BYPASS MURRELLS INLET SC 29576

Head southwest on US 17 368 ft
Make a U-turn onto US 17 5134 ft
Make a U-turn onto US 17 372 ft
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CONWAY MEDICAL CENTERl

300 SINGLETON RIDGE ROAD CONWAY SC 29526

Head southwest on US 17 368 ft
Make a U-turn onto US 17 14.1 mi
Take the ramp on the right 852 ft
Merge left onto US 501 7.5 mi
Turn left onto Singleton Ridge Road 1884 ft
Turn left onto Cypress Circle 583 ft
Turn right 275 ft
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TIDELANDS HEALTHl

606 BLACK RIVER RD DRAWER 1718 GEORGETOWN SC 29440

Head southwest on US 17 20.4 mi
Make a slight right onto Black River Road 2584 ft
Turn right 479 ft
Turn right 170 ft
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