Overview
Dr. Ernest Atkinson, M.D. is a board certified family medicine physician who loves taking care of patients in his community. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Wofford University. He completed his medical degree at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC. He completed his residency training at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, SC. Dr. Atkinson's services include preventative medicine, chronic disease management, children's and women's health, and minor surgical procedures. He encourages all his patients to quit smoking, take their medicines as prescribed, and have regular checkups. Dr. Atkinson and his wife live in Kingstree, SC. They have three sons and 3 grandchildren. Dr. Atkinson enjoys hunting on his farm and spending time with family.
Dr. Atkinson is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
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- PPO
- HMO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
342 W Main St, Kingstree, SC 29556
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ernest M. Atkinson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ernest M. Atkinson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ernest M. Atkinson by calling their office at 843-355-3621. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ernest M. Atkinson a top-rated expert for Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ernest M. Atkinson is classified as an Advanced expert for Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, 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. Ernest M. Atkinson specialize in?
While Dr. Ernest M. Atkinson is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.
Does Dr. Ernest M. Atkinson accept my insurance?
Dr. Ernest M. Atkinson accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-355-3621 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
- Familial HypertensionDr. Atkinson isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
- HypertensionDr. Atkinson isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Experienced
- AnemiaDr. Atkinson isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- AsthmaDr. Atkinson isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Atkinson isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- Autosomal Dominant HypocalcemiaDr. Atkinson isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia.
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)Dr. Atkinson isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC).
- CirrhosisDr. Atkinson isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.