Overview
Erica Kouns is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Georgetown, South Carolina.
Dr. Kouns is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Macroamylasemia, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, and Hepatitis.
Dr. Kouns is currently accepting new patients.
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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Kouns 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Erica S. Kouns, NP
How do I make an appointment with Erica S. Kouns, NP?
You can book an appointment with Erica S. Kouns, NP by calling their office at 843-692-1000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Erica S. Kouns, NP a top-rated expert for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Erica S. Kouns, NP is classified as an Advanced expert for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), 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 Erica S. Kouns, NP specialize in?
While Erica S. Kouns, NP is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Macroamylasemia, and Alcoholic Cirrhosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Erica S. Kouns, NP accept my insurance?
Erica S. Kouns, NP accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-692-1000 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- MacroamylasemiaKouns, NP isAdvanced. Learn about Macroamylasemia.
- Experienced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisKouns, NP isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- AnemiaKouns, NP isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- AscitesKouns, NP isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisKouns, NP isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Barrett EsophagusKouns, NP isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Bowel IncontinenceKouns, NP isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)Kouns, NP isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC).
- CirrhosisKouns, NP isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- ColitisKouns, NP isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Collagenous ColitisKouns, NP isExperienced. Learn about Collagenous Colitis.
- Crohn's DiseaseKouns, NP isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- DiarrheaKouns, NP isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Diverticular DiseaseKouns, NP isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Enlarged LiverKouns, NP isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Esophageal VaricesKouns, NP isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- Exocrine Pancreatic InsufficiencyKouns, NP isExperienced. Learn about Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency.
- Gas Bloat SyndromeKouns, NP isExperienced. Learn about Gas Bloat Syndrome.
- Gastric DysmotilityKouns, NP isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Dysmotility.
- Helicobacter Pylori InfectionKouns, NP isExperienced. Learn about Helicobacter Pylori Infection.
- HepatitisKouns, NP isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hepatitis CKouns, NP isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Kouns, NP isExperienced. Learn about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
- JaundiceKouns, NP isExperienced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Lymphocytic ColitisKouns, NP isExperienced. Learn about Lymphocytic Colitis.
- Morning SicknessKouns, NP isExperienced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- Necrotizing EnterocolitisKouns, NP isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Enterocolitis.
- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)Kouns, NP isExperienced. Learn about Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).
- Painful SwallowingKouns, NP isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Pseudomembranous ColitisKouns, NP isExperienced. Learn about Pseudomembranous Colitis.
- Swallowing DifficultyKouns, NP isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- TenesmusKouns, NP isExperienced. Learn about Tenesmus.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeKouns, NP isExperienced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Ulcerative ColitisKouns, NP isExperienced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Viral GastroenteritisKouns, NP isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- VisceromegalyKouns, NP isExperienced. Learn about Visceromegaly.

