Overview
Dr. Alicia Privette is a fellowship-trained trauma and acute care surgeon in Charleston, South Carolina. She specializes in the care of both critically ill patients and patients with traumatic injuries. She has extensive knowledge of how to manage complex injuries and delivers compassionate care to help her trauma patients through their journey of recovery. Dr. Privette is also a general surgeon experienced in minimally invasive procedures to treat patients with hernias and other complex general surgery issues. She is recognized as a leader in trauma care. She is a member of both the Western Trauma Association (WTA) and the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST). In addition, Dr. Privette is a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons. When not treating patients, Dr. Privette serves the Medical University of South Carolina as the Surgical Critical Care Fellowship Program Director. She is also an instructor in Advanced Trauma Life Support Training, and mentors surgical residents on trauma/critical care issues and fellowship opportunities.Her research focuses on various aspects of trauma and critical care, including improving patient care coordination through the development of a smart phone application to streamline communication and teamwork during trauma care. She also participates in multicenter research studies through her affiliation with various surgical societies. Dr. Privette received her medical degree from the University of Utah. She completed her general surgery residency at the University of Vermont and attended the University of California San Francisco for her fellowship training in trauma and critical care.
Dr. Privette is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Splenectomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 26 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Privette is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
8992 University Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29406
8992 University Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29406
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Dr. Privette has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alicia R. Privette
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alicia R. Privette?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alicia R. Privette by calling their office at 843-792-2300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alicia R. Privette a top-rated expert for Chronic Subdural Hematoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alicia R. Privette is classified as an Advanced expert for Chronic Subdural Hematoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alicia R. Privette specialize in?
While Dr. Alicia R. Privette is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, and Delirium. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Alicia R. Privette participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alicia R. Privette has published 26 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Subdural Hematoma. You can view a list of Dr. Alicia R. Privette's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alicia R. Privette accept my insurance?
Dr. Alicia R. Privette accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-792-2300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Privette isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
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- CellulitisDr. Privette isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- DeliriumDr. Privette isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- GastrostomyDr. Privette isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- HerniaDr. Privette isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
- Juvenile AngiofibromaDr. Privette isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Angiofibroma.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Privette isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.