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Dr. James Vest, MD

Family Medicine* Age 70
Dr. James Vest, MD
3.9 (27 Ratings)

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Dr. James Vest, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Surfside Beach, SC.
Dr. James Vest, MD
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Dr. James Vest, MD

Family Medicine* Age 70
Surfside Beach, SC
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Vest, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Surfside Beach, SC.

About

Dr. Vest graduated from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 1984 and completed a residency at First Colonial|First Colonial Family Practice.Dr. James Vest, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Surfside Beach, SC and has 40 years experience. Dr. Vest currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Grand Strand Medical Center, Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital, Conway Medical Center and Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital. Dr. Vest has experience treating conditions like Muscle Spasm, Acute Upper Respiratory Infection and Muscle Cramping among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Vest received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 27 times. Dr. Vest's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Vest is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Muscle Spasm
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Muscle Cramping
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Joint Pain
Pharyngitis
Nausea
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Administrative Physical
Constipation
Dehydration
Diarrhea
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Fever
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Foot Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Limb Pain
Nail Infection
Sebaceous Cysts
Shortness of Breath
Thrush
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vitamin B Deficiency
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Immunization Administration
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
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 Tonsillitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Adult Failure to Thrive
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergies
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Neck
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bone Loss
Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Burn Injuries
Canker Sore
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Cluster Headache
Coccygeal Pain
Conduct Disorder
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Drug Withdrawal
Dysentery
Dyshydrotic Eczema
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Embolism
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Emphysema
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Esophagitis
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Fibromyalgia
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Geriatric Diseases
Gout
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Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Hip Pointer
Hives
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Humerus Fracture
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Iliac Aneurysm
Immune Deficiency
Impetigo
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Infectious Diseases
Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Knee Sprain
Laryngitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nightmare Disorder
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychogryphosis
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
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pap Smear Abnormalities
Partial Lung Collapse
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Polyuria
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Radiculopathy
Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Respiratory Failure
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sciatica
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Septic Embolism
Shingles
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Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Stroke
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Sunburn
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Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Tonsillitis
Toxic Effect of Venom
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Allergy Testing
Allergy Treatment
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Counseling
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
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
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
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
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
Wellness Examination
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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  • Superior Health Plan
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Medicaid
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • MedCost
  • MVP Health Care
  • Golden Rule
  • United Healthcare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Aetna
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Tricare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • POMCO Group
  • Medicare
  • Assurant Health
  • Cigna
  • PHP-Physicians Health Plan
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio

Locations

  1. 1 Primary Medical Associates
    1413 Highway 17 N, Surfside Beach, SC 29575
  2. 2 Carolina Forest Family Medicine
    4022 Postal Way, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
  3. 3 Office
    4022 Postal Way Ste C, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
  4. 4 Conway Medical Center
    300 Singleton Ridge Rd, Conway, SC 29526

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Vest
3.9
Based on 27 Reviews
5 Stars (19)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (6)

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Patient Reviews
Oct 31, 2024
The first time I met him I was very impressed; he was very caring he even called my house to see how I was feeling what Dr does that? He took care of my wife's high blood pressure. must say I been to a lot of Drs from here to NY he's one of the best I ever met.
DOM — Oct 31, 2024
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
Geriatric Medicine
Emergency Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • First Colonial|First Colonial Family Practice
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Vest, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Vest's profile.

Dr. Vest frequently treats the following conditions: Muscle Spasm, Acute Upper Respiratory Infection and Muscle Cramping. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Vest, MD is affiliated with Grand Strand Medical Center, Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital, Conway Medical Center and Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Vest, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Grand Strand Medical Center

    809 82nd Pkwy, Myrtle Beach, SC

  • Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital

    4070 Highway 17, Murrells Inlet, SC

  • Conway Medical Center

    300 Singleton Ridge Rd, Conway, SC

  • Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital

    606 Black River Rd, Georgetown, SC