Harsha Karanchi
Expertise in
5
conditions

Dr. Harsha Karanchi

Endocrinology
2060 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, 2nd Floor, 
Charleston, SC 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral required
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Expertise in
5
conditions
2060 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, 2nd Floor, 
Charleston, SC 

Overview

Dr. Harsha Karanchi is an endocrinologist at MUSC. He joined as an assistant professor in the Division of Endocrinology in 2018. He graduated from medical school in India and subsequently pursued residency in internal medicine at Houston Methodist Hospital in Texas. He completed fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism at St. Louis University School of Medicine, Missouri, and then served as faculty at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, Louisiana, for three years before moving to Charleston.Dr. Karanchi is board-certified in internal medicine, endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism. As a diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine and American Board of Clinical Lipidology, he is a certified obesity medicine specialist and lipidologist. He is a member of The Endocrine Society and the American Diabetes Association, and was inducted as a Fellow by the American College of Endocrinology in 2018. He received an employee appreciation award -the Shining Star 2017- for outstanding service while faculty at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. He was promoted to associate professor at MUSC in 2021.Dr. Karanchi is interested in helping patients manage obesity, metabolic syndrome, and prevent diabetes and complications. His clinical practice focuses on weight management and diabetes.Dr. Karanchi is committed to providing comprehensive quality care and emphasizes patient education. The role of nutrition, eating patterns, and exercise in the promotion of health is emphasized. He works with patients in a supportive environment to reach their individualized goals while tackling impediments posed by life in the modern world.

Dr. Karanchi is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Hypercalcemia, and Milk-Alkali Syndrome.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Karanchi is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Endocrinology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in LA

Hospital Affiliations

Musc Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Absolute Total Care South Carolina
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Clover Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
First Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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Humana
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Independent Health
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Managed Medicaid
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Medica
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Medicaid
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Oscar
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
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  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
TeamCare
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

MUSC Health Endocrinology at West Ashley Medical Pavilion
2060 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, 2nd Floor, Charleston, SC 29407

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Karanchi 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.

Metabolic Syndrome
Hypoparathyroidism
Obesity
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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.

8 Total Publications

National Trends in the Supply and Demand for Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism Training in the United States.
National Trends in the Supply and Demand for Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism Training in the United States.
Journal: Endocrine practice : official journal of the American College of Endocrinology and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
Published: November 16, 2025
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Is Dr. Harsha Karanchi a top-rated expert for Hyperparathyroidism?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Harsha Karanchi is classified as an Advanced expert for Hyperparathyroidism, 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. Harsha Karanchi specialize in?

While Dr. Harsha Karanchi is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Hyperparathyroidism, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Hypercalcemia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.

Does Dr. Harsha Karanchi participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Harsha Karanchi has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hyperparathyroidism. You can view a list of Dr. Harsha Karanchi's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Harsha Karanchi accept my insurance?

Dr. Harsha Karanchi accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-792-9200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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