Overview
Bernice Huang, M.D. is an endocrine surgeon who collaborates closely with the Hollings Cancer Center, bringing innovative techniques and procedures to endocrine patients in South Carolina. Dr. Huang completed her endocrine surgery fellowship at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and general surgery residency at Columbia University, where she also dedicated a year to clinical research in endocrine surgery.Dr. Huang has expertise in the posterior retroperitoneoscopic approach for adrenal surgery that accesses the adrenal gland through the back, simplifying the laparoscopic procedure and minimizing postoperative pain. She also has clinical and research interests in the care and surgical management of patients with renal hyperparathyroidism, thyroid surgery, parathyroid surgery, adrenal surgery, thyroid cancer, hyperparathyroidism, and familial endocrine tumor syndromes. She focuses her research on improving clinical outcomes and addressing disparities in care for these patients.Dr. Huang received her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2015 and a bachelor of science degree in biological engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Cancer, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles.
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86 Jonathan Lucas Street, Hollings Cancer Center, 3rd Floor, Charleston, SC 29425
86 Jonathan Lucas Street, Hollings Cancer Center, 3rd Floor, Charleston, SC 29425
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Bernice L. Huang
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Bernice L. Huang?
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Is Dr. Bernice L. Huang a top-rated expert for Thyroid Nodule?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Bernice L. Huang is classified as an Experienced expert for Thyroid Nodule, 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. Bernice L. Huang specialize in?
While Dr. Bernice L. Huang is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Thyroid Nodule, Parathyroidectomy, and Hyperparathyroidism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.
Does Dr. Bernice L. Huang participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Bernice L. Huang has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thyroid Nodule. You can view a list of Dr. Bernice L. Huang's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Bernice L. Huang accept my insurance?
Dr. Bernice L. Huang accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-792-9300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Adrenal CancerDr. Huang isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Cancer.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Huang isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Familial Isolated HyperparathyroidismDr. Huang isExperienced. Learn about Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism.
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Huang isExperienced. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- Hereditary Paraganglioma-Pheochromocytoma Syndrome
- HyperparathyroidismDr. Huang isExperienced. Learn about Hyperparathyroidism.