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Dr. Heather Simpson, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 45
Dr. Heather Simpson, MD
3.7 (3 Ratings)
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Dr. Heather Simpson, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Charleston, SC.
Dr. Heather Simpson, MD
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Dr. Heather Simpson, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 45
Charleston, SC
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience
Dr. Heather Simpson, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Charleston, SC.

About

Dr. Simpson graduated from SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER. Dr. Heather Simpson, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Charleston, SC and has 20 years experience. Dr. Simpson currently practices at MUSC Health Rutledge Tower and are affiliated with MUSC Medical Center and UAB Hospital. Dr. Simpson has experience treating conditions like Esophageal Varices, Liver Damage from Alcohol and Ascites among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Simpson received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Simpson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Simpson is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Esophageal Varices
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Ascites
Esophageal Varices
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Ascites
Esophageal Varices
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Ascites
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Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis
Hepatitis C
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Liver Damage
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Anemia
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Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Cholangitis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Cancer
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Splenomegaly
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Liver Biopsy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Cystic Fibrosis
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatic Fibrosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Secondary Biliary Cholangitis
Small Intestine Infarction
Stomal Ulcer
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Choice Care (Humana)
  • Aetna
  • Blue Card
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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Cigna
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    First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 MUSC Health Rutledge Tower
    135 Rutledge Ave # 1, Charleston, SC 29425
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 876-0111
  2. 2 Office
    162 Ashley Ave Rm 202, Charleston, SC 29425
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 792-5097

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Simpson
3.7
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Patient Reviews
Mar 15, 2016
She is strong, compassionate and straight forward! Told us what was going on and pointed to the direction to take. We took it and the rest is healthy history! Liver Transplant!!!
E. Casanas in Lawrenceville, GA — Mar 15, 2016
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Hepatology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Heather Simpson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Simpson's profile.

Dr. Simpson frequently treats the following conditions: Esophageal Varices, Liver Damage from Alcohol and Ascites. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Heather Simpson, MD is affiliated with MUSC Medical Center and UAB Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Heather Simpson, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • MUSC Medical Center

    169 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC

  • UAB Hospital

    1802 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL