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Dr. Nicholas Shungu, MD

Family Medicine* Age 41
Dr. Nicholas Shungu, MD
4.0 (8 Ratings)

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Dr. Nicholas Shungu, MD

Family Medicine* Age 41
Charleston, SC
Accepting new patients
13 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Nicholas Shungu, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Charleston, SC.
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Dr. Shungu graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. Dr. Nicholas Shungu, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Charleston, SC and has 13 years experience. Dr. Shungu currently practices at MUSC Health West Ashley Medical Pavilion - Epic Center and are affiliated with MUSC Medical Center. At present, Dr. Shungu received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. Shungu's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shungu is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Locations

  1. 1 MUSC Health West Ashley Medical Pavilion - Epic Center
    2060 Sam Rittenberg Blvd # 708, Charleston, SC 29407
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Experience and Background Check

Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Nail Infection
Joint Pain
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Nail Infection
Joint Pain
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Nail Infection
Joint Pain
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Constipation
Foot Infection
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Shortness of Breath
Thrush
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Vitamin B Deficiency
Chronic Care Management
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Acidosis
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Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Administrative Physical
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alkalosis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anaphylaxis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Aspergillosis
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Balanoposthitis
Bedwetting
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chlamydia Infections
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Cluster Headache
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Common Cold
Conduct Disorder
Confusion
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diaper Rash
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dry Skin
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Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Excessive Sweating
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Folliculitis
Food Poisoning
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Genital Herpes
Genital Warts
Gout
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Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hidradenitis
Hives
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulitis
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
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Nausea
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Neck Muscle Strain
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
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
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pediatric Obesity
Pediatric Overweight
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Phimosis
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Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Postpartum Depression
Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
Scabies
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Sciatica
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Stye
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Swine Flu
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Goiter
Tinea Versicolor
Tinnitus
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Tonsillitis
Torticollis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
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
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
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
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
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
Patch Testing
Pilonidal Cyst Drainage
Pilonidal Cyst Removal
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
Smoking Cessation Counseling
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
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

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Dec 30, 2021
Awesome doctor! The best I have ever had! Addressed all my issues with genuine care and concern. I truly owe my better life today to Dr. Shungu. THANK YOU!
Ralph Seavey — Dec 30, 2021
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Nicholas Shungu, MD is a family medicine physician in Charleston, SC and has over 12 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 2011. He specializes in Family Medicine.
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Family Medicine
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
    2011
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  • Family Practice
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Nicholas Shungu, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shungu's profile.

Dr. Nicholas Shungu, MD is affiliated with MUSC Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Nicholas Shungu, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Dr. Shungu has over 13 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • MUSC Medical Center

    169 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC

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