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Dr. Howard Lifland, MD

Nephrology* Age 71
Dr. Howard Lifland, MD
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Dr. Howard Lifland, MD is a Nephrologist in Columbia, SC.
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Dr. Howard Lifland, MD

Nephrology* Age 71
Columbia, SC
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Howard Lifland, MD is a Nephrologist in Columbia, SC.

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Dr. Lifland graduated from Universita Campus Bio-Medico Di Roma, Facolta Di Medicina E Chirurgia in 1981 and completed a residency at University of Virginia.Dr. Howard Lifland, MD is a Nephrologist in Columbia, SC and has 43 years experience. Dr. Lifland currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Newberry County Memorial Hospital, MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown and Lexington Medical Center. Dr. Lifland has experience treating conditions like Vitamin D Deficiency, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV and Gout among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Lifland's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Lifland is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Vitamin D Deficiency
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Gout
Vitamin D Deficiency
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Gout
Vitamin D Deficiency
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Gout
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Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Nephrotic Syndrome
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Proteinuria
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Failure
Alkalosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hydronephrosis
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Kidney Stones
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Renal Osteodystrophy
Rhabdomyolysis
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Nephritic Syndrome
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
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Allergic Rhinitis
Amyloidosis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Cluster Headache
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes
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Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Fabry's Disease
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gonorrhea Infections
Goodpasture's Disease
Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hydrocele
Hyperlipidemia
Hypoglycemia
Hypotension
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Kidney Hypertrophy
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Migraine
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Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Nausea
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Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Pneumonia
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Prostatitis
Pyonephrosis
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Sarcoidosis
Sciatica
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Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Small Kidney
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Swine Flu
Systemic Vasculitis
Thyroid Goiter
Tobacco Use Disorder
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Ureteral Stones
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vasculitis
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Wheezing
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Biopsy
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Dialysis
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Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Hemodialysis
Immunization Administration
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Plasmapheresis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound
Ultrasound, Renal

Insurance Accepted

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  • Coventry Health Care
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio
  • First Choice Health
  • Cigna
  • Medicaid
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
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    Curative PPO
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • United Healthcare
  • Humana
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • American Republic
  • PHP-Physicians Health Plan
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Medicare
  • Emblem Health
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Aetna
  • Superior Health Plan

Locations

  1. 1 Columbia Nephrology Associates PA
    121 Park Central Dr Ste 200, Columbia, SC 29203
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (803) 252-9907
  2. 2 Newberry Dialysis Center
    2041 Medical Park Dr, Newberry, SC 29108
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (803) 276-2860
  3. 3 Saluda Pointe Family Medicine
    3630 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC 29169
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (803) 999-1448

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Dec 04, 2017
A superb doctor who has a wonderful bedside manner, is very thorough and listens clearly to his patients.
Arnold Breman in Columbia, SC — Dec 04, 2017
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Specialties*
Nephrology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Universita Campus Bio-Medico Di Roma, Facolta Di Medicina E Chirurgia
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Va Affil Hosps|University of Virginia Hospital
    1983
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Virginia
    1985
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    1987
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Howard Lifland, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lifland's profile.

Dr. Lifland frequently treats the following conditions: Vitamin D Deficiency, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV and Gout. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Howard Lifland, MD is affiliated with Newberry County Memorial Hospital, MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown and Lexington Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Howard Lifland, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Newberry County Memorial Hospital

    497 PO Box, Newberry, SC

  • MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown

    2435 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC

  • Lexington Medical Center

    2720 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC