Expertise in
10
conditions

Dr. David B. Adams

General Surgery
MUSC University Hospital
171 Ashley Ave, 
Charleston, SC 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
10
conditions
MUSC University Hospital
171 Ashley Ave, 
Charleston, SC 

Overview

David Adams is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina.

Dr. Adams is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Gastroparesis, Pancreatectomy, and Islet Cell Transplantation.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 53 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Adams is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in SC

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

MUSC University Hospital
171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425
Other Locations
Office
114 Doughty St, 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

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) Enhances Islet Autograft Survival
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) Enhances Islet Autograft Survival
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 29, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Prolastin-C
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
A Phase I Study Evaluating Safety and Tolerability of Autologous Bone Marrow-derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells in Chronic Pancreatitis Patients Who Undergo Total Pancreatectomy and Islet Autotransplantation.
A Phase I Study Evaluating Safety and Tolerability of Autologous Bone Marrow-derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells in Chronic Pancreatitis Patients Who Undergo Total Pancreatectomy and Islet Autotransplantation.
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 04, 2022
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Drugs: Paracetamol, Ibuprofen
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Novel Approach to Harvest Islets for Autologous Islet Transplantation
A Novel Approach to Harvest Islets for Autologous Islet Transplantation
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 04, 2019
Intervention Type: Other
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
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53 Total Publications

Predictors of Diabetes Outcomes at 1 Year After Islet Autotransplantation: Data From a Multicenter Cohort Study.
Predictors of Diabetes Outcomes at 1 Year After Islet Autotransplantation: Data From a Multicenter Cohort Study.
Journal: Diabetes care
Published: March 13, 2025
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Is Dr. David B. Adams a top-rated expert for Pancreatectomy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David B. Adams is classified as an Elite expert for Pancreatectomy, 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. David B. Adams specialize in?

While Dr. David B. Adams is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pancreatectomy, Chronic Pancreatitis, and Hereditary Pancreatitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. David B. Adams participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. David B. Adams has published 53 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pancreatectomy. You can view a list of Dr. David B. Adams's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. David B. Adams accept my insurance?

Dr. David B. Adams accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. 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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