Overview
Dr. Meissner joined the MUSC infectious diseases division in 2014. Originally from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, he attended Middlebury College where he majored in biochemistry and then completed his M.D. and Ph.D. degrees at UNC-Chapel Hill (Ph.D. in microbiology and immunology), followed by internal medicine training at the University of Washington in Seattle. He completed his infectious diseases fellowship and post-doctoral work at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases in Bethesda, Maryland, where he focused on the associations of host innate immunity with treatment outcome during interferon-free treatment of hepatitis C virus infection.Dr. Meissner's outpatient clinical focus is providing care for persons living with HIV infection and persons with viral hepatitis infections. Dr. Meissner's laboratory studies the interface between the host immune system and chronic viral infections, with a specific interest in lambda interferons, hepatitis B virus (HBV), the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV).
Dr. Meissner is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, and Myelitis.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 69 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. Dr. Meissner is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
5500 Front Street, Summerville, SC 29486
135 Rutledge Ave, 7th Floor, Charleston, SC 29425
5500 Front Street, Summerville, SC 29486
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Meissner 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. Eric G. Meissner
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Eric G. Meissner?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Eric G. Meissner 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. Eric G. Meissner a top-rated expert for Hepatitis C?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Eric G. Meissner is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hepatitis C, 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. Eric G. Meissner specialize in?
While Dr. Eric G. Meissner is a Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, and HIV/AIDS. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Infectious Disease.
Does Dr. Eric G. Meissner participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Eric G. Meissner has published 69 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hepatitis C. You can view a list of Dr. Eric G. Meissner's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Eric G. Meissner accept my insurance?
Dr. Eric G. Meissner accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. 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
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- HepatitisDr. Meissner isDistinguished. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hepatitis CDr. Meissner isDistinguished. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- Advanced
- HIV/AIDSDr. Meissner isAdvanced. Learn about HIV/AIDS.
- Experienced
- AIDS Dementia ComplexDr. Meissner isExperienced. Learn about AIDS Dementia Complex.
- AIDS Dysmorphic SyndromeDr. Meissner isExperienced. Learn about AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.
- BabesiosisDr. Meissner isExperienced. Learn about Babesiosis.
- Hepatitis BDr. Meissner isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis B.
- MyelitisDr. Meissner isExperienced. Learn about Myelitis.
- NeurosyphilisDr. Meissner isExperienced. Learn about Neurosyphilis.