
Dr. William B Sheldon MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
116 Briarwood Ln Summerville SC, 29483About
Dr. William Sheldon is a rheumatologist practicing in Summerville, SC. Dr. Sheldon 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. Sheldon 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
Univ of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1974
University of Virginia School of Medicine 1974
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoarthritis
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
- Swelling
- Vascular Disease
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Alan I Nussbaum M.D.14 Farmfield Ave Charleston SC 29407
- Dr. Clarence W Legerton M.D.2860 Tricom St Charleston SC 29406
- Dr. Gary E Fink M.D.2860 Tricom St Charleston SC 29406
- Dr. Colin Clark Edgerton MD2860 Tricom Street Charleston SC 29406
- Dr. Jennifer Kirsten Murphy M.D.2860 Tricom St Charleston SC 29406
- Dr. Gregory W Niemer M.D.2860 Tricom St Charleston SC 29406
Nearest Hospitals
TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTERl
9330 MEDICAL PLAZA DR CHARLESTON SC 29406BON SECOURS-ST FRANCIS XAVIER HOSPITALl
2095 HENRY TECKLENBURG DRIVE CHARLESTON SC 29414ROPER HOSPITALl
316 CALHOUN ST CHARLESTON SC 29401