The 20 Best Fainting Doctors Near Me in Charleston,, SC

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 169 doctor with experience in Fainting near Charleston,, SC. Of these, 144 are Experienced, 23 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Michael R. Gold
    Advanced in Fainting
    Advanced in Fainting

    MUSC Health Cardiology At Ashley River Tower

    25 Courtenay Drive, 1st Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    A native of New York, Dr. Michael R. Gold graduated from SUNY at Stony Brook in 1975. He received his medical degree from the University of Colorado in 1985 and his Ph.D. degree from the University of Virginia in 1979. He completed his residency and cardiology fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital in 1991. Immediately thereafter, Dr. Gold joined the faculty of University of Maryland where he was the director of the cardiac electrophysiology service and assistant professor of medicine and physiology. In 2001, he became professor of medicine in the Department of Medicine. From 2002 to 2015, Dr. Michael R. Gold was the chief of cardiology, Michael E. Assey professor of medicine and medical director of the Heart and Vascular Center at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Gold is the author of over 250 publications. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, in cardiovascular disease and clinical cardiac electrophysiology. His special interests include electrophysiology, adult cardiology and arrhythmias and he is a pioneer in the development of new defibrillation techniques and pacing for congestive heart failure. Dr. Gold is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fainting. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Kristen K. Nawabi
    Advanced in Fainting
    Advanced in Fainting

    MUSC Health Cardiology At Ashley River Tower

    25 Courtenay Drive, 1st Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Nawabi brings over 24 years of cardiology experience to MUSC, including 15 years as an invasive cardiologist in private practice in the Upstate. Over the past nine years, she has focused on general noninvasive cardiology in a community setting, prioritizing patient-centered care. Her special interests include coronary CT angiography, womens cardiac health, cardio-oncology, and preventive cardiology. Dr. Nawabi is honored and excited to serve the Lowcountry community. Dr. Nawabi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fainting. Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Pediatric Myocarditis, Necrosis, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation.

    Jeffrey Winterfield
    Advanced in Fainting
    Advanced in Fainting

    MUSC Health Cardiology At Ashley River Tower

    25 Courtenay Drive, 1st Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Jeffrey Winterfield is an associate professor of cardiac electrophysiology at the Medical University of South Carolina. He received his undergraduate degree from Amherst College in Massachusetts and his medical degree with honors from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. He completed his internal medicine training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. After completing his internal medicine residency, he was selected for a highly competitive fellowship in cardiovascular medicine at the Brigham and Women's Hospital, part of Harvard Medical School, in Boston. Dr. Winterfield's interest includes cardiac arrhythmias; he remained on service at the Brigham and Women's Hospital as a fellow in clinical cardiac electrophysiology where he trained with several leaders in the field. In 2011, he took his first faculty position in the prestigious heart rhythm program at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago where he remained for five years. During that time in Chicago, he published multiple papers and abstracts, participated as a principal investigator in clinical trials regarding complex rhythm management, and served as faculty in national and international meetings. In 2016, he was recruited to MUSC for his expertise in catheter ablation of complex arrhythmias, particularly ventricular tachycardia (VT) and premature ventricular contractions (PVCs). He has special expertise in catheter ablation of arrhythmias on the outside of the heart (epicardial VT). Dr. Winterfield takes care of adult patients with cardiac rhythm disturbances including supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), Wolf-Parkinson-White (WPW), atrial fibrillation (AF), as well as premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) and ventricular tachycardia (VT). He has a particular interest in VT in patients with advanced heart disease including ischemic and non-ischemic cardiomyopathies. Dr. Winterfield is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fainting. His top areas of expertise are Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Ectopic Heartbeat, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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    Michael R. Zile
    Experienced in Fainting
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Fainting
    Transplant Surgery

    MUSC Health Cardiology At Ashley River Tower

    25 Courtenay Drive, 1st Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Zile is a graduate of Rush University School of Medicine. He did his internal medicine residency at Rush Presbyterian St. Lukes Medical Center in Chicago, a clinical cardiology fellowship at Tufts-New England Medical Center in Boston and a research cardiology fellowship at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Boston. Dr. Zile is currently the Charles Ezra Daniel professor of medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina.He also serves as the director of cardiology at the Ralph H. Johnson Department of Veteran's Affairs Medical Center in Charleston. He is an adjunct professor of bioengineering at Clemson University.Dr. Zile's research career has involved both basic laboratory research examining the mechanisms of disease development and progression and translational clinical research examining the application of these basic mechanisms to development of effective treatment methods.Dr. Zile is a recognized leader in the areas of cardiac function, congestive heart failure, diastolic heart failure and valvular heart disease. His research is supported by grants from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, the American Heart Association, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Medical University of South Carolina.Dr. Zile is the author of over 100 peer-reviewed publications. He is a member of a number of professional societies including the American College of Physicians, American Federation of Clinical Research, American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, the Heart Failure Society of America, International Society of Heart Failure, and the American Physiology Society. Dr. Zile has served on the research, educational and program committees of these organizations. He serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology and Circulation and is an editorial consultant to a number of others including Circulation Research, Journal of Clinical Investigation and the American Journal of Physiology. Dr. Zile is a member of the Association of University Cardiologists and a member of the ABIM Subspecialty Board on Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Zile is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fainting. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Thomas G. Di Salvo
    Experienced in Fainting
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Fainting
    Transplant Surgery

    MUSC Health Cardiology At Ashley River Tower

    25 Courtenay Drive, 1st Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Thomas DiSalvo attended Harvard College and graduated with honors from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Following medical residency and chief residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore and serving on faculty at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, he completed fellowship training in cardiology at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. After ten years of clinical practice as an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard, he was recruited as medical director of the Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute and as associate professor of medicine at Vanderbilt. In 2015, Dr. DiSalvo was recruited as professor of medicine and chief of the division of cardiology at MUSC. Throughout his career, he has been an active and busy clinical cardiologist committed to the highest standards of excellence. As an educator, although he has had the privilege of educating students and physicians in training and lecturing at many national and international cardiology meetings, Dr. DiSalvo enjoys educating patients and their families even more, both in the clinic and at the bedside. Dr. Di Salvo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fainting. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Atrial Fibrillation, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Sheldon E. Litwin
    Experienced in Fainting
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Fainting
    Transplant Surgery

    MUSC Health Cardiology At Ashley River Tower

    25 Courtenay Drive, 1st Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Sheldon E. Litwin is a cardiologist with nationally recognized expertise in advanced cardiac imaging and its use in the diagnosis of heart disease and treatment of patients with heart disease. Dr. Litwin is board-certified in general cardiology, nuclear cardiology, echocardiography, and cardiovascular computed tomography (CT). He was recognized in 2014 in America's Top Doctors (Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.). He is a strong proponent of preventive cardiology and has a longstanding interest in weight loss as prevention and treatment for cardiovascular disease. He is an avid outdoorsman and exercise advocate who is passionate about caring for active adults who participate in sports or recreational exercise. Prior to coming to MUSC Health, Dr. Litwin was chief of the division of cardiology at Georgia Regents University from 2011 to 2014 and director of cardiac imaging at the University of Utah from 1993 to 2011. Dr. Litwin is involved in clinical trials using new therapies for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). He has published more than 100 scientific papers and serves on several editorial boards and national committees.Dr. Litwin's medical degree was awarded by Washington University School of Medicine. He completed a residency at the University of Arizona and completed a cardiology fellowship at Beth Israel Hospital, Harvard Medical School. Dr. Litwin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fainting. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Gastric Bypass, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Advanced in Fainting
    Advanced in Fainting

    Roper St. Francis Physician Partners Coastal Cardiology

    1033 Saint Andrews Blvd, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Rieder is a Cardiologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Rieder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fainting. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Atherosclerosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Advanced in Fainting
    Advanced in Fainting

    Roper St. Francis Physician Partners Coastal Cardiology

    1033 Saint Andrews Blvd, 
    Charleston,, SC 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lars Runquist is a Cardiologist in Charleston,, South Carolina. Dr. Runquist is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fainting. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Advanced in Fainting
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Fainting
    Cardiology

    Coastal Cardiology P.A.

    1033 Saint Andrews Blvd, 
    Charleston,, SC 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Troy Bunting is a Cardiologist in Charleston,, South Carolina. Dr. Bunting is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fainting. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Necrosis, Atherosclerosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Advanced in Fainting
    Advanced in Fainting

    Coastal Cardiology P.A.

    1033 Saint Andrews Blvd, 
    Charleston,, SC 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew O'steen is a Cardiologist in Charleston,, South Carolina. Dr. O'steen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fainting. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Advanced in Fainting
    Advanced in Fainting

    Coastal Cardiology P.A.

    1033 Saint Andrews Blvd, 
    Charleston,, SC 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Woodfield is a Cardiologist in Charleston,, South Carolina. Dr. Woodfield is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fainting. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Advanced in Fainting
    Advanced in Fainting

    Southeast Cardiology

    1812 Wallace School Rd Ste 300, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarbabi Masindet is a Cardiologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Masindet is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fainting. His top areas of expertise are Heart Murmurs, Metabolic Syndrome, Angina, Sick Sinus Syndrome, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Stewart Trimble
    Experienced in Fainting
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Fainting
    Internal Medicine

    Novant Health Sewee Family Medicine

    570 Long Point Road, Suite 130, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stewart Trimble is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Trimble has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fainting. His top areas of expertise are Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Shingles, Vitamin D Deficiency, and REM Behavior Disorder.

    Experienced in Fainting
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Fainting
    Cardiology

    MUSC University Hospital

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston,, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Usher is a Cardiologist in Charleston,, South Carolina. Dr. Usher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fainting. His top areas of expertise are Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Bidirectional Tachycardia, Ventricular Tachycardia, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Fainting
    Experienced in Fainting

    Roper Hospital

    316 Calhoun St, 
    Charleston,, SC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Blase Carabello is a Cardiologist in Charleston,, South Carolina. Dr. Carabello is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fainting. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Arterial Embolism, Cardiac Ablation, and Angioplasty.

    Experienced in Fainting
    Experienced in Fainting

    The Medical University Of South Carolina Foundation

    25 Courtenay Dr, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Zwerner is a Cardiologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Zwerner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fainting. His top areas of expertise are Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Fainting
    Experienced in Fainting

    The Medical University Of South Carolina Foundation

    25 Courtenay Dr, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Terrence O'brien is a Cardiologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. O'brien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fainting. His top areas of expertise are Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Cardiac Ablation, and Angioplasty.

    Experienced in Fainting
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Fainting
    Cardiology

    Musc-Division Of Cardiology

    25 Courtenay Dr, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Leman is a Cardiologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Leman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fainting. His top areas of expertise are Sick Sinus Syndrome, Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, and Cardiomyopathy.

    Experienced in Fainting
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Fainting
    Cardiology

    Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center

    109 Bee St, 
    Charleston,, SC 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Lim is a Cardiologist in Charleston,, South Carolina. Dr. Lim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fainting. His top areas of expertise are Sengers Syndrome, Fainting, Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Attack.

    Experienced in Fainting
    Emergency Medicine
    Experienced in Fainting
    Emergency Medicine

    Nason Medical Center IV LLC

    319 Folly Rd, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Sorrell is a primary care provider, practicing in Emergency Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Sorrell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fainting. His top areas of expertise are Dehydration, Headache, Bronchitis, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Fainting?

    Fainting is a brief loss of consciousness due to a drop in blood flow to the brain. The episode most often lasts less than a couple of minutes and you usually recover from it quickly. The medical name for fainting is syncope.

    When should I see a Fainting doctor near Charleston,, SC?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Fainting doctor near Charleston,, SC?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Fainting doctors near Charleston,, SC?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Fainting doctors near Charleston,, SC?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Fainting doctor near Charleston,, SC?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Fainting doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Fainting doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Fainting doctor near Charleston,, SC?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Fainting doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Fainting doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Fainting doctors near Charleston,, SC?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Fainting doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Fainting doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Fainting doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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