Experienced in Ascites

Dr. Nicolas C. Lugon

Gastroenterology
Prisma Health
Prisma Health Gastroenterology And Hepatology – Columbia
3 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 120, 
Columbia, SC 
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Experienced in Ascites
Prisma Health
Prisma Health Gastroenterology And Hepatology – Columbia
3 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 120, 
Columbia, SC 
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Overview

Nicolas Lugon is a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Lugon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top area of expertise is Ascites.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Ascites.

Graduate Institution
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
Residency
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Specialties
Gastroenterology
Fellowships
Yale University School of Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Prisma Health Baptist
Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge
Prisma Health Richland Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Medicaid
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  • HMO
  • POS
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Wellcare
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Locations

Prisma Health Gastroenterology and Hepatology – Columbia
3 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 120, Columbia, SC 29203
Call: 803-434-8866
Other Locations
Prisma Health Gastroenterology – Parkridge
100 Palmetto Health Parkway, Suite 102, Columbia, SC 29212
Call: 803-907-7880
Prisma Health Endoscopy Center–Parkridge
100 Palmetto Health Parkway, Suite 100, Columbia, SC 29212
Call: 803-907-7881

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


1 Total Publications

Prognostic significance of mild ascites in patients with cirrhosis.
Prognostic significance of mild ascites in patients with cirrhosis.
Journal: Hepatology (Baltimore, Md.)
Published: February 17, 2025
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