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Dr. Ernest Atkinson, MD

Family Medicine* Age 61
Dr. Ernest Atkinson, MD
2.8 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. Ernest Atkinson, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Kingstree, SC.
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Dr. Ernest Atkinson, MD

Family Medicine* Age 61
Kingstree, SC
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ernest Atkinson, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Kingstree, SC.

About

Dr. Atkinson graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 1990 and completed a residency at Mc Leod Reg Medical Center.Dr. Ernest Atkinson, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Kingstree, SC and has 34 years experience. Dr. Atkinson currently practices at Live Oak Medical Center and are affiliated with McLeod Health Clarendon, MUSC Health Florence Medical Center, Lake City Community Hospital and Williamsburg Regional Hospital. At present, Dr. Atkinson received an average rating of 2.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Atkinson's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Atkinson is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Constipation
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Constipation
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Constipation
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Joint Pain
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Urinary Incontinence
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Vitamin B Deficiency
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Immunization Administration
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Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
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Acute Bronchitis
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Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
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Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
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Bladder Infection
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Enteritis
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
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Influenza (Flu)
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Lipid Disorders
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Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
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Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
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Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Perimenopause
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Pharyngitis
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
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Prostatitis
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Radiculopathy
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Sickle Cell Disease
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Sleep Apnea
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Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Symptomatic Menopause
Tension Headache
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
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Yeast Infections
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ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
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Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
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Chlamydia Infection Screening
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Dementia Evaluation
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Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
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Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
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Home Sleep Study
Impairment Rating Evaluation
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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
Pap Smear
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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Locations

  1. 1 MUSC Health Primary Care - Kingstree
    342 W Main St, Kingstree, SC 29556
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 355-3621
  2. 2 Cpm Physical Therapy
    148 Sauls St, Lake City, SC 29560
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2.8
Based on 4 Reviews
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Feb 26, 2020
I have been a patient for years. He has always listened to what I tell him, but will also be straight up with me. He's a very good physician and a good man.
Ronnie Humphries in Johnsonville — Feb 26, 2020
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
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Residency Hospital
  • Mc Leod Reg Medical Center
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ernest Atkinson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Atkinson's profile.

Dr. Ernest Atkinson, MD is affiliated with McLeod Health Clarendon, MUSC Health Florence Medical Center, Lake City Community Hospital and Williamsburg Regional Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Ernest Atkinson, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • McLeod Health Clarendon

    10 E Hospital St, Manning, SC

  • MUSC Health Florence Medical Center

    805 Pamplico Hwy, Florence, SC

  • Lake City Community Hospital

    258 N Ron McNair Blvd, Lake City, SC

  • Williamsburg Regional Hospital

    500 Nelson Blvd, Kingstree, SC