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Dr. Kent Loader, MD

Family Medicine* Age 43
Dr. Kent Loader, MD
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Dr. Kent Loader, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Pawleys Island, SC.
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Dr. Kent Loader, MD

Family Medicine* Age 43
Pawleys Island, SC
Accepting new patients
12 years of experience
Dr. Kent Loader, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Pawleys Island, SC.

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Dr. Loader graduated from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in 2012 and completed a residency at Palmetto Health Richland University of SC.Dr. Kent Loader, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Pawleys Island, SC and has 12 years experience. Dr. Loader currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Coastal Carolina Hospital. Dr. Loader has experience treating conditions like Dehydration and Adult Failure to Thrive among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Loader received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Loader's office accepts new patients. Dr. Loader is board certified in Family Practice and Family Practice.

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Dehydration
Adult Failure to Thrive
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Dehydration
Adult Failure to Thrive
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Dehydration
Adult Failure to Thrive
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Cachexia
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Constipation
Acute Bronchitis
Administrative Physical
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anal or Rectal Pain
Fever
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Nausea
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Shortness of Breath
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vitamin B Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acidosis
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Alkalosis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Rhinitis
Anaphylaxis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
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
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Bedwetting
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Burn Injuries
Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Prostatitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Cluster Headache
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 Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dysentery
Dyshydrotic Eczema
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Elbow Sprain
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Fibromyalgia
Food Poisoning
Foot Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Genital Herpes
Genitourinary Tract Infections in Pregnancy
Gout
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Hammer Toe
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hip Pointer
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iodine Deficiency
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
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
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nail Infection
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Phimosis
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Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Purpura
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Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica
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Scurvy
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Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sickle Cell Disease
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Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stye
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Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Syphilis Infections
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Thyroid Goiter
Tinea Versicolor
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Tonsillitis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Trichomoniasis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Varicose Eczema
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Yeast Infections
Abdominal Paracentesis
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
Arthrocentesis
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Central Line Insertion
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
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
Endotracheal Intubation
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
Immunization
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
INR Monitoring
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Laceration Repair
Liver Function Test
Lumbar Puncture
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mirena® Intrauterine Device
Mole Evaluation
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Nail Avulsion and Excision
Neonatal Circumcision
Newborn and Well-Child Care
Newborn Circumcision
Nexplanon® Etonogestrel Implant
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Pap Tests and Pelvic Exams
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
Pulmonary Function Test
Rapid Flu Test
Rh Incompatibility Screening
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Shave Biopsy of Skin Lesion
Skin Cancer Removal
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
Sports Physical Examination
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Trigger Point Injection
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Well Child Examination
Wellness Examination
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations
X-Ray
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Locations

  1. 1 Tidelands Waccamaw Family Medicine
    9699 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 237-4296
  2. 2 Self Regional Healthcare
    1325 Spring St, Greenwood, SC 29646
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (864) 725-4272
  3. 3 Coastal Carolina Hospital
    1000 Medical Center Dr, Hardeeville, SC 29927
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 784-8224
  4. 4 Hilton Head Hospital
    25 Hospital Center Blvd, Hilton Head, SC 29926
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 681-6122
  5. 5 Hilton Head Hospital
    25 Hospital Center Blvd, Hilton Head, SC 29926
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 784-8055

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4.6
Based on 11 Reviews
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Apr 10, 2023
Doesn’t cure everything with a pill, wants to get to the reason things are happening. Takes as much time as needed with you. Miss him dearly in Pawleys
— Apr 10, 2023
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
    2012
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice and Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital Usc School of Medicine
    2013
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Palmetto Health Richland University of SC
    2015
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kent Loader, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Loader's profile.

Dr. Loader frequently treats the following conditions: Dehydration and Adult Failure to Thrive. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kent Loader, MD is affiliated with Coastal Carolina Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Kent Loader, MD holds board certification in Family Practice and Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Coastal Carolina Hospital

    1000 Medical Center Dr, Hardeeville, SC