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Dr. Alexander Chessman, MD

Family Medicine* Age 71
Dr. Alexander Chessman, MD

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Dr. Alexander Chessman, MD

Family Medicine* Age 71
Charleston, SC
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Alexander Chessman, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Charleston, SC.
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Dr. Chessman graduated from Case Western Reserve University in 1985 and completed a residency at University Sc.Dr. Alexander Chessman, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Charleston, SC and has 39 years experience. Dr. Chessman currently practices at MUSC Health Primary Care - Ellis Oak and are affiliated with Trident Medical Center and MUSC Medical Center. Dr. Chessman's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Chessman is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Locations

  1. 1 MUSC Health Primary Care - Ellis Oak
    650 Ellis Oak Dr, Charleston, SC 29412
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Experience and Background Check

Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Immunization Administration
Nausea
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Immunization Administration
Nausea
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Immunization Administration
Nausea
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Constipation
Dehydration
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Shortness of Breath
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vitamin B Deficiency
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
Acidosis
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Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Administrative Physical
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alkalosis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anaphylactic Food Allergies
Anaphylaxis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Bedwetting
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Atony
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchiectasis
Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
Bursitis
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Cachexia
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Canker Sore
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chlamydia Infections
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Cluster Headache
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Common Cold
Conduct Disorder
Confusion
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dry Eyes
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Dry Skin
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Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Excessive Sweating
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Foot Infection
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Genital Herpes
Gonorrhea Infections
Gout
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Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hidradenitis
Hives
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Kidney Infection
Laryngitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Lice
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Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nail Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Neck Muscle Strain
Neurogenic Bladder
Newborn Jaundice
Nightmare Disorder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Onychogryphosis
Onychomycosis
Orchitis
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pediatric Obesity
Pediatric Overweight
Peptic Ulcer
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Postpartum Depression
Preeclampsia
Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Pubic Lice (Crabs)
Purpura
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Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica
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Sebaceous Cysts
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Thyroid Goiter
Tinea Versicolor
Tinnitus
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Tonsillitis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Trichomoniasis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Whooping Cough
Yeast Infections
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Alexander Chessman, MD is a family medicine physician in Charleston, SC and has over 38 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Case Western Reserve University in 1985. He specializes in Family Medicine.
Biography
Specialties*
Family Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Case Western Reserve University
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    1986
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Sc
    1988
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University NC
    1988
Fellowship Hospital
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Dr. Alexander Chessman, MD is affiliated with Trident Medical Center and MUSC Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Alexander Chessman, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Dr. Chessman has over 39 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Trident Medical Center

    9330 Medical Plaza Dr, Charleston, SC

  • MUSC Medical Center

    169 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC

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