
Dr. Charles Effiong MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2093 Henry Tecklenburg Dr Suite 205e Charleston SC, 29414About
Dr. Charles Effiong is a nephrologist practicing in Charleston, SC. Dr. Effiong specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Effiong most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
Univ of Ibadan, Coll of Med, Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria 1984
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Michael Jin Casey MD171 ASHLEY AVE CHARLESTON SC 29425
- Dr. Nayan S Gowda MDMusc Division Of Nephrology Charleston SC 29425
- Dr. Tibor Fulop MD171 ASHLEY AVE CHARLESTON SC 29425
- Dr. David William Ploth MD292 Meeting St Charleston SC 29401
- Mrs. Deanna Ellington Cheek M.D.2093 Henry Tecklenburg Dr Charleston SC 29414
- Dr. Johann Herberth MD109 BEE ST CHARLESTON SC 29401
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