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Dr. W Shawn Ghent, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 64
Dr. W Shawn Ghent, MD
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Dr. W Shawn Ghent, MD is an Internist in West Columbia, SC.
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Dr. W Shawn Ghent, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 64
West Columbia, SC
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
Dr. W Shawn Ghent, MD is an Internist in West Columbia, SC.

About

Dr. Ghent graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia. Dr. W Shawn Ghent, MD is an Internist in West Columbia, SC and has 36 years experience. Dr. Ghent currently practices at Carolina Pulmonary-West Columbia and are affiliated with MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center and Lexington Medical Center. Dr. Ghent has experience treating conditions like Shortness of Breath, Asphyxia and Hypoxemia and Sleep Apnea among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ghent received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Dr. Ghent's office accepts new patients. Dr. Ghent is board certified in Pulmonary Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Shortness of Breath
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Sleep Apnea
Shortness of Breath
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Sleep Apnea
Shortness of Breath
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Sleep Apnea
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Pulmonary Eosinophilia
Wheezing
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Acute Bronchitis
Asthma
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Bronchiectasis
Emphysema
Tobacco Use Disorder
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Asbestosis
Bronchitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Sinusitis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Interstitial Lung Disease
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Pleural Effusion
Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Pneumonia
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Respiratory Failure
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Sleep Study
Thoracentesis
Acidosis
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Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
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Alkalosis
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Bronchiolitis
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Pulmonary Disease
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Sarcoidosis
Scleroderma
Sleep Disorders
Swine Flu
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Valley Fever
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Breath Testing
Central Line Insertion
Chest Tube Insertion
Conscious Sedation
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Diagnostic Bronchoscopy
Endoscopic Biopsy Bronchus Robotic Assist
Endotracheal Intubation
Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy
Intubation
Mechanical Ventilation
Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT)
Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation
Pulmonary Procedures
Respiratory Management
Spirometry
Ventilator Management

Insurance Accepted

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  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio
  • Molina
  • United Healthcare
  • Health Net
    Tricare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Assurant Health
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  • Aetna
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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Community Health Choice
  • HealthPlus
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • Cigna
  • MedCost

Locations

  1. 1 Carolina Pulmonary-West Columbia
    2728 Sunset Blvd Ste 104, West Columbia, SC 29169
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (803) 256-0464
  2. 2 Carolina Pulmonary-Northeast Columbia
    720 Rabon Rd, Columbia, SC 29203
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (803) 936-8900

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3.0
Based on 13 Reviews
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1 Star (5)

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Nov 03, 2024
I love Dr Ghent. He spends the time showing me my CT scans and answers all my questions. He helps me manage my COPD regularly and his staff that do the PFT are wonderful.
Gayle in Lexington, SC — Nov 03, 2024
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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pulmonary Disease
Board Certifications
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia
    1993
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. W Shawn Ghent, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ghent's profile.

Dr. Ghent frequently treats the following conditions: Shortness of Breath, Asphyxia and Hypoxemia and Sleep Apnea. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. W Shawn Ghent, MD is affiliated with MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center and Lexington Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. W Shawn Ghent, MD holds board certification in Pulmonary Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center

    1315 Roberts St, Camden, SC

  • Lexington Medical Center

    2720 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC