Overview
Frances Koch is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Premature Infant, Gastroschisis, and Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance plans:
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Locations
10 McClennan Banks Dr, Charleston, SC 29401
171 Ashley Ave, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Frances Koch
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Frances Koch?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Frances Koch by calling their office at 843-792-1414. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Frances Koch a top-rated expert for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Frances Koch is classified as an Experienced expert for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, 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. Frances Koch specialize in?
While Dr. Frances Koch is a Neonatology, they have specific expertise in Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Premature Infant, and Gastroschisis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neonatology.
Does Dr. Frances Koch participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Frances Koch has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia. You can view a list of Dr. Frances Koch's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Frances Koch accept my insurance?
Dr. Frances Koch accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-792-1414 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
- Experienced
- Bronchopulmonary DysplasiaDr. Koch isExperienced. Learn about Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia.
- GastroschisisDr. Koch isExperienced. Learn about Gastroschisis.
- Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Premature InfantDr. Koch isExperienced. Learn about Premature Infant.


