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Dr. Muhammad Rafiq, MD

Nephrology* Age 50
Dr. Muhammad Rafiq, MD
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Dr. Muhammad Rafiq, MD is a Nephrologist in Columbia, SC.
Dr. Muhammad Rafiq, MD
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Dr. Muhammad Rafiq, MD

Nephrology* Age 50
Columbia, SC
Accepting new patients
Dr. Muhammad Rafiq, MD is a Nephrologist in Columbia, SC.

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Dr. Rafiq graduated from UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB / KING EDWARD MEDICAL COLLEGE. Dr. Muhammad Rafiq, MD is a Nephrologist in Columbia, SC. Dr. Rafiq currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center, Lexington Medical Center, Prisma Health Baptist and Prisma Health Richland Hospital. Dr. Rafiq has experience treating conditions like Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders, Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease and Mineral Metabolism Disorders among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Rafiq received an average rating of 3.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Rafiq's office accepts new patients. Dr. Rafiq is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Chronic Kidney Diseases
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Acute Kidney Failure
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Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
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Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
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Hypercalcemia
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Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Limb Swelling
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Nephrotic Syndrome
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Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Vitamin D Deficiency
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Alkalosis
Amyloidosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Dehydration
Diabetes Insipidus
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hydronephrosis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Kidney Hypertrophy
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Kidney Stones
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Osteodystrophy
Rhabdomyolysis
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Small Kidney
Systemic Vasculitis
Ureteral Stones
Vasculitis
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound, Kidney

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Locations

  1. 1 Carolina Kidney Specialists LLC
    1655 Bernardin Ave Ste 200, Columbia, SC 29204
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (803) 256-1137
  2. 2 Sentinel Health Partners PA
    1102 Roberts St, Camden, SC 29020
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (803) 256-1137
  3. 3 North Main Kidney Center LLC
    3900 N Main St, Columbia, SC 29203
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (803) 779-1201
  4. 4 Central Columbia Dialysis
    3511 Medical Dr, Columbia, SC 29203
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (803) 771-0518

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3.3
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Jul 27, 2018
Dr Rafiq is a very thorough and attentive kidney specialist as well as a very caring and concern person for his patients well being, his patience is admirable answering questions and demonstrating so that you understand what your kidneys are doing at certain times.
Juanita Allen in SC — Jul 27, 2018
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Specialties*
Nephrology
Internal Medicine
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Education

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Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB / KING EDWARD MEDICAL COLLEGE
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Muhammad Rafiq, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rafiq's profile.

Dr. Rafiq frequently treats the following conditions: Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders, Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease and Mineral Metabolism Disorders. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Muhammad Rafiq, MD is affiliated with MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center, Lexington Medical Center, Prisma Health Baptist and Prisma Health Richland Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Muhammad Rafiq, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown

    2435 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC

  • MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center

    1315 Roberts St, Camden, SC

  • Lexington Medical Center

    2720 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC

  • Prisma Health Baptist

    1330 Taylor St, Columbia, SC

  • Prisma Health Richland Hospital

    5 Richland Medical Park Dr, Columbia, SC