The 20 Best Kidney Stones Doctors Near Me in Summerville, SC

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 39 doctor with experience in Kidney Stones near Summerville, SC. Of these, 25 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Kidney Stones
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Kidney Stones
    Family Medicine

    David Smith, M.D.

    133 E 1st North St Ste 2, 
    Summerville, SC 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Summerville, South Carolina. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Folliculitis, Boils, and Carbuncle.

    Advanced in Kidney Stones
    Advanced in Kidney Stones

    Lowcountry Urology Clinics

    295A Midland Pkwy Ste 100, 
    Summerville, SC 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kelly Shaffer is a Urologist in Summerville, South Carolina. Dr. Shaffer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Urinary Incontinence, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Shaffer is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Kidney Stones
    Advanced in Kidney Stones

    Lowcountry Urology Clinics

    295A Midland Pkwy Ste 100, 
    Summerville, SC 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Brandli is a Urologist in Summerville, South Carolina. Dr. Brandli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Brandli is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Kidney Stones
    Distinguished in Kidney Stones

    Palmetto Adult & Children's Urology

    2890 Tricom St, 
    North Charleston, SC 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nelson Ploch is a Urologist in North Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Ploch is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are Bacterial Prostatitis, Nonbacterial Prostatitis, Urethritis, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Ploch is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Kidney Stones
    Distinguished in Kidney Stones

    Palmetto Adult & Children's Urology

    2890 Tricom St, 
    North Charleston, SC 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Theodore Brisson is a Urologist in North Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Brisson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Brisson is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Kidney Stones
    Distinguished in Kidney Stones

    Palmetto Adult & Children's Urology

    2890 Tricom St, 
    North Charleston, SC 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Taylor Vaughan is a Urologist in North Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Vaughan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Vaughan is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Kidney Stones
    Distinguished in Kidney Stones

    Palmetto Adult & Children's Urology

    2890 Tricom St, 
    North Charleston, SC 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Samuel Nickles is a Urologist in North Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Nickles is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Nickles is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Kidney Stones
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Kidney Stones
    Family Medicine

    Office

    9313 Medical Plaza Dr Ste 202, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brantley Arnau is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Arnau is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Kidney Stones
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Kidney Stones
    Family Medicine

    Palmetto Primary Care Physicians-Summerville

    213 W 4th North St, 
    Summerville, SC 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Castellone is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Summerville, South Carolina. Dr. Castellone has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Kidney Stones
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Kidney Stones
    Family Medicine

    Palmetto Primary Care Physicians-Laurel St.

    507 N Laurel St, 
    Summerville, SC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sara Montoya is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Summerville, South Carolina. Dr. Montoya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Kidney Stones
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Kidney Stones
    Family Medicine

    Palmetto Primary And Specialty Care Physicians

    809 N Cedar St, 
    Summerville, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Caisson Hogue is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Summerville, South Carolina. Dr. Hogue is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Cirrhosis, Macroamylasemia, and Xanthoma.

    Experienced in Kidney Stones
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Kidney Stones
    Family Medicine

    Dorchester Medical Associates

    102 Harth Pl, 
    Summerville, SC 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jan Burger is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Summerville, South Carolina. Dr. Burger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are Prolidase Deficiency, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), High Cholesterol, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Kidney Stones
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Kidney Stones
    Family Medicine

    PPCP Specialty Physicians LLC

    3495 Iron Horse Rd, 
    Ladson, SC 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathan Averill is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ladson, South Carolina. Dr. Averill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Kidney Stones
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Kidney Stones
    Internal Medicine

    MDVIP - Summerville, SC

    201 Oakbrook Ln Ste 255, 
    Summerville, SC 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Colby Grossman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Summerville, South Carolina. Dr. Grossman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

    Experienced in Kidney Stones
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Kidney Stones
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1101 Old Trolley Rd Ste 100, 
    Summerville, SC 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Frampton Henderson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Summerville, South Carolina. Dr. Henderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Infant Hyperglycemia, and Familial Hypertension.

    Barry Lifson
    Advanced in Kidney Stones
    Advanced in Kidney Stones

    MUSC Health Urology At North Area Medical Pavilion

    8992 University Blvd, 3rd Floor, 
    North Charleston, SC 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Barry Lifson is originally from New York. He attended medical school at New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York. He completed two residencies - one in general surgery at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in the Bronx and the other in urology at New York Medical College in Valhalla. He completed his fellowship in endourology (minimally invasive kidney surgery including stones) in Minneapolis, Minnesota.Dr. Lifson has practiced medicine in New York as well as West Virginia. He is a member of the American Urology Association, the American College of Surgeons, and the Endourology Society. Dr. Lifson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Robert L. Grubb
    Experienced in Kidney Stones
    Experienced in Kidney Stones

    MUSC Health Urology At North Area Medical Pavilion

    8992 University Blvd, 3rd Floor, 
    North Charleston, SC 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Grubb, MD, specializes in Urology, and Prostate Cancer and is located in North Charleston, SC. Dr. Grubb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy.

    Advanced in Kidney Stones
    Advanced in Kidney Stones

    Lowcountry Urology Clinics PA

    2687 Lake Park Dr, 
    North Charleston, SC 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Carter is a Urologist in North Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Carter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Ureteroscopy.

    Advanced in Kidney Stones
    Advanced in Kidney Stones

    Lowcountry Urology Clinics

    2687 Lake Park Dr, 
    North Charleston, SC 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Ramsay is a Urologist in North Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Ramsay is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Ramsay is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Kidney Stones
    Advanced in Kidney Stones

    Lowcountry Urology Clinics

    2687 Lake Park Dr, 
    North Charleston, SC 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marshall Wingo is a Urologist in North Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Wingo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kidney Stones. His top areas of expertise are Wilms Tumor, Familial Wilms Tumor 2, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostatectomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Wingo is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Kidney Stones?

    Kidney stones (also called renal stones or urinary stones) are small, hard deposits that form in one or both kidneys; the stones are made up of minerals or other compounds found in urine. Kidney stones vary in size, shape, and color. To be cleared from the body (or "passed"), the stones need to travel through ducts that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder (ureters) and be excreted. Depending on their size, kidney stones generally take days to weeks to pass out of the body.

    When should I see a Kidney Stones doctor near Summerville, 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 Kidney Stones doctor near Summerville, 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 Kidney Stones doctors near Summerville, 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 Kidney Stones doctors near Summerville, 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 Kidney Stones doctor near Summerville, 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 Kidney Stones doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Kidney Stones 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 Kidney Stones doctor near Summerville, 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 Kidney Stones 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 Kidney Stones 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 Kidney Stones doctors near Summerville, SC?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Kidney Stones 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 Kidney Stones doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Kidney Stones 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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