John F. Emerson
Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)

Dr. John F. Emerson

Family Medicine
Prisma Health
Prisma Health Center For Family Medicine – Greenville
877 West Faris Road, Suite A, 
Greenville, SC 
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Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
Prisma Health
Prisma Health Center For Family Medicine – Greenville
877 West Faris Road, Suite A, 
Greenville, SC 
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Overview

John Emerson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Emerson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
University Of South Florida College Of Medicine
Residency
Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center
Specialties
Family Medicine
Licenses
Family Medicine in NC
Board Certifications
American Board Of Family Medicine
Fellowships
Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center
Hospital Affiliations
Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital
Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

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Absolute Total Care South Carolina
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Prisma Health Center for Family Medicine – Greenville
877 West Faris Road, Suite A, Greenville, SC 29605
Call: 864-455-7800
Other Locations
Prisma Health Center for Family Medicine – Greer
109 Physicians Drive, Suite A, Greer, SC 29650
Call: 864-455-4003
Prisma Health Center for Family Medicine – Greenville Diabetes Self–Management Program
877 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605
Call: 864-455-4003

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.


9 Total Publications

Understanding Population Health Management Practices Among Family Medicine Residency Programs.
Understanding Population Health Management Practices Among Family Medicine Residency Programs.
Journal: Family medicine
Published: May 28, 2025
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