The 20 Best Necrosis Doctors Near Me in Columbia,, SC

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 291 doctor with experience in Necrosis near Columbia,, SC. Of these, 218 are Experienced, 69 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Mark A. Stellingworth
    Distinguished in Necrosis
    Distinguished in Necrosis

    Prisma Health Cardiology – 8 Med Park 100

    8 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 100, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Stellingworth is a Cardiologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Stellingworth is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Necrosis, Fainting, Arrhythmias, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Stellingworth is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Necrosis
    Vascular Surgery
    Distinguished in Necrosis
    Vascular Surgery

    Columbia Nephrology Associates – Vascular Access Center (ASC)

    121 Park Central Drive, Suite 200, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dion Franga is a Vascular Surgeon in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Franga is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Franga is currently accepting new patients.

    Michael C. Foster
    Advanced in Necrosis
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Advanced in Necrosis
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    MUSC Health Heart & Vascular Laurel St. Medical Pavilion

    2001 Laurel Street, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    46+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Michael Cameron Foster, MD, FACC, is a distinguished cardiologist with over 35 years of experience in cardiovascular medicine. He earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his residency at both Indiana University Medical Center and Boston University Medical Center. Dr. Foster further specialized with a fellowship in cardiology at Tufts University School of Medicine and Boston Veterans Administration Medical Center. He is board-certified in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology, holding medical license number 12914 in South Carolina. Dr. Foster practices at MUSC Health Heart \& Vascular in Columbia, SC, and is affiliated with multiple hospitals, including MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center, and Lexington Medical Center. He has served as past president of the American Heart Association's South Carolina affiliate and has held leadership roles at Providence Hospital in Columbia. Additionally, Dr. Foster is a clinical assistant professor of medicine at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and has been involved in several clinical trials related to heart failure and hyperlipidemia. Dr. Foster is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

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    Christopher J. Huffman
    Advanced in Necrosis
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Advanced in Necrosis
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    MUSC Health Heart & Vascular Columbia Medical Park DT III

    1655 Bernardin Avenue, Suite 220, Suite 240, Suite 350, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Huffman grew up in Columbia, SC before attending Yale University. He returned to Columbia for medical school at the University of South Carolina. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, followed by a general cardiology fellowship at Georgetown/Washington Hospital Center, and an interventional cardiology fellowship at New York University. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine, General Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology, Adult Echocardiography, and Vascular Interpretation. He currently serves as the American Heart Association South Carolina Midlands Board President. He has been in clinical practice as an Interventional Cardiologist in Columbia since 2016.In the heart catheterization laboratory, he performs diagnostic cardiac catheterizations to diagnose coronary artery disease and puts stents into narrowed coronary arteries and peripheral arteries. His clinical interests include coronary artery disease, peripheral arterial disease, valvular heart disease, congestive heart failure, and atrial fibrillation. Dr. Huffman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Patrick A. Hall
    Advanced in Necrosis
    Interventional Cardiology
    Advanced in Necrosis
    Interventional Cardiology

    Prisma Health Cardiology – 8 Med Park 100

    8 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 100, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patrick Hall is an Interventional Cardiologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Hall is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Apoplexy, Atrial Fibrillation, Angioplasty, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Hall is currently accepting new patients.

    Reid W. Tribble
    Advanced in Necrosis
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Necrosis
    Thoracic Surgery

    Prisma Health Cardiothoracic Surgery – Columbia

    8 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 400, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Reid Tribble is a Thoracic Surgeon in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Tribble is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Tribble is currently accepting new patients.

    James R. Altman
    Advanced in Necrosis
    Interventional Cardiology
    Advanced in Necrosis
    Interventional Cardiology

    Prisma Health Cardiology – 8 Med Park 200

    8 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 200, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Altman is an Interventional Cardiologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Altman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Altman is currently accepting new patients.

    Helga Vamenta
    Advanced in Necrosis
    Advanced in Necrosis

    Columbia Nephrology Associates

    121 Park Central Drive, Suite 200, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Helga Vamenta is a Nephrologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Vamenta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Vamenta is currently accepting new patients.

    Asha L. Bailey
    Advanced in Necrosis
    Advanced in Necrosis

    Columbia Nephrology Associates

    121 Park Central Drive, Suite 200, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Asha Bailey is a Nephrologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Bailey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Bailey is currently accepting new patients.

    David Shure
    Advanced in Necrosis
    Nephrology
    Advanced in Necrosis
    Nephrology

    Columbia Nephrology Associates

    121 Park Central Drive, Suite 200, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Shure is a Nephrologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Shure is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Shure is currently accepting new patients.

    Thomas S. Wheeler
    Advanced in Necrosis
    Advanced in Necrosis

    Columbia Nephrology Associates

    121 Park Central Drive, Suite 200, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Wheeler is a Nephrologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Wheeler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Wheeler is currently accepting new patients.

    Nzisa L. Mutinga
    Advanced in Necrosis
    Advanced in Necrosis

    Columbia Nephrology Associates

    121 Park Central Drive, Suite 200, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nzisa Mutinga is a Nephrologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Mutinga is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Renovascular Hypertension, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Mutinga is currently accepting new patients.

    Manish Kadian
    Advanced in Necrosis
    Advanced in Necrosis

    Columbia Nephrology Associates

    121 Park Central Drive, Suite 200, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Manish Kadian is a Nephrologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Kadian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dr. Kadian is currently accepting new patients.

    Renee A. Ellis
    Advanced in Necrosis
    Advanced in Necrosis

    Columbia Nephrology Associates

    121 Park Central Drive, Suite 200, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Renee Ellis is a Nephrologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Ellis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Ellis is currently accepting new patients.

    Niall G. Mclaughlin
    Advanced in Necrosis
    Advanced in Necrosis

    Columbia Nephrology Associates

    121 Park Central Drive, Suite 200, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Niall Mclaughlin is a Nephrologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Mclaughlin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Mclaughlin is currently accepting new patients.

    Prakash N. Prabhu
    Advanced in Necrosis
    Advanced in Necrosis

    Columbia Nephrology Associates

    121 Park Central Drive, Suite 200, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Prakash Prabhu is a Nephrologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Prabhu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Endoscopy. Dr. Prabhu is currently accepting new patients.

    Marcono R. Hines
    Advanced in Necrosis
    Advanced in Necrosis

    Columbia Nephrology Associates

    121 Park Central Drive, Suite 200, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marcono Hines is a Nephrologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Hines is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Hines is currently accepting new patients.

    Mohammed Alzubaidi
    Advanced in Necrosis
    Advanced in Necrosis

    Columbia Nephrology Associates

    121 Park Central Drive, Suite 200, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mohammed Alzubaidi is a Nephrologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Alzubaidi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Alzubaidi is currently accepting new patients.

    Thomas B. Powell
    Advanced in Necrosis
    Advanced in Necrosis

    Columbia Nephrology Associates

    121 Park Central Drive, Suite 200, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Powell is a Nephrologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Powell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Powell is currently accepting new patients.

    Gregory W. Smith
    Advanced in Necrosis
    Advanced in Necrosis

    Columbia Nephrology Associates, PA – West Columbia

    3630 Sunset Boulevard, 
    West Columbia, SC 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Smith is a Nephrologist in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Necrosis?

    Necrosis is the death of body tissue. It occurs when too little blood flows to the tissue. This can be from injury, infection, radiation, or chemicals. Necrosis cannot be reversed.

    When large areas of tissue die due to a lack of blood supply, the condition is called gangrene.

    Necrosis is often a medical emergency, especially if the area of tissue death is increasing rapidly.

    When should I see a Necrosis doctor near Columbia,, 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 Necrosis doctor near Columbia,, 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 Necrosis doctors near Columbia,, 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 Necrosis doctors near Columbia,, 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 Necrosis doctor near Columbia,, 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 Necrosis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Necrosis 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 Necrosis doctor near Columbia,, 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 Necrosis 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 Necrosis 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 Necrosis doctors near Columbia,, SC?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Necrosis 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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