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Dr. Thomas Wheeler, MD

Nephrology* Age 48
Dr. Thomas Wheeler, MD
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Dr. Thomas Wheeler, MD

Nephrology* Age 48
Columbia, SC
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Thomas Wheeler, MD is a Nephrologist in Columbia, SC.

About

Dr. Wheeler graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine in 2003 and completed a residency at University of Alabama Hospital.Dr. Thomas Wheeler, MD is a Nephrologist in Columbia, SC and has 21 years experience. Dr. Wheeler currently practices at Columbia Nephrology Associates PA and are affiliated with MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, Prisma Health Baptist and Prisma Health Richland Hospital. Dr. Wheeler has experience treating conditions like Hyperkalemia, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V and Acidosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Wheeler received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Wheeler's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Wheeler is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hyperkalemia
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Acidosis
Hyperkalemia
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Acidosis
Hyperkalemia
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Acidosis
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Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Acute Kidney Failure
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Gout
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Hydronephrosis
Hypercalcemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Kidney Stones
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Nephrotic Syndrome
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Proteinuria
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Rhabdomyolysis
Vitamin D Deficiency
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Amyloidosis
Anemia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Atherosclerosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Bronchitis
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Chronic Pain
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes
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Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Fever
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Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Headache
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Heart Disease
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hyperlipidemia
Hypoglycemia
Hypotension
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Kidney Hypertrophy
Kidney Infection
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Migraine
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Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Nausea
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Neurogenic Bladder
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pericardial Disease
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pneumonia
Polyneuropathy
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Renal Osteodystrophy
Restless Leg Syndrome
Sarcoidosis
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shortness of Breath
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sleep Apnea
Small Kidney
Swine Flu
Systemic Vasculitis
Thyroid Goiter
Tobacco Use Disorder
Tremor
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Ureteral Stones
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Vasculitis
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Hemodialysis
Immunization Administration
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound
Ultrasound, Renal

Insurance Accepted

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    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • BlueOptions
  • Blue Network L
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card
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    First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Choice Care (Humana)
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  • BlueOptions PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus
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    Options
    Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
    Medica Choice
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
    Cigna
  • Open Choice
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access)
    Aetna

Locations

  1. 1 Columbia Nephrology Associates PA
    121 Park Central Dr, Columbia, SC 29203
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Aug 11, 2023
Everything went well from meeting Dr. Wheeler to his staff. The staff is so friendly and professional. It is easy to get an appointment, you never have to wait, they take you back to see your provider quickly. I am really impressed with this provider.
Nena Allen — Aug 11, 2023
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Specialties*
Nephrology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine
    2003
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Alabama Hospital
    2004
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Alabama Hospital
    2006
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Alabama Hospital
    2006
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Thomas Wheeler, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Wheeler's profile.

Dr. Wheeler frequently treats the following conditions: Hyperkalemia, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V and Acidosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Thomas Wheeler, MD is affiliated with MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, Prisma Health Baptist and Prisma Health Richland Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Thomas Wheeler, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown

    2435 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC

  • Prisma Health Baptist

    1330 Taylor St, Columbia, SC

  • Prisma Health Richland Hospital

    5 Richland Medical Park Dr, Columbia, SC