Expertise in
33
conditions
Expertise in
33
conditions
MUSC University Hospital
171 Ashley Ave, 
Charleston, SC 

Overview

Badih Elmunzer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina.

Dr. Elmunzer is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 216 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Elmunzer is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MI

Hospital Affiliations

Atrium Health Cleveland
Atrium Health Pineville
Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health
Atrium Health University City

Languages Spoken

English
Castilian
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Absolute Total Care South Carolina
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • 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

MUSC University Hospital
171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425
Other Locations
The Medical University of South Carolina Foundation
25 Courtenay Dr, Charleston, SC 29425

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.


3 Clinical Trials

SpHincterotomy for Acute Recurrent Pancreatitis (SHARP Trial)
Pancreatic Endotherapy for Refractory Chronic Pancreatitis
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Badih J. Elmunzer

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Badih J. Elmunzer?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Badih J. Elmunzer by calling their office at 843-792-1414. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Badih J. Elmunzer a top-rated expert for Endoscopy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Badih J. Elmunzer is classified as an Elite expert for Endoscopy, 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. Badih J. Elmunzer specialize in?

While Dr. Badih J. Elmunzer is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Endoscopy, Hereditary Pancreatitis, and Acute Pancreatitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Badih J. Elmunzer participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Badih J. Elmunzer has published 216 articles and abstracts on conditions like Endoscopy. You can view a list of Dr. Badih J. Elmunzer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Badih J. Elmunzer accept my insurance?

Dr. Badih J. Elmunzer accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-792-1414 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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