Overview
Howard Lifland is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in West Columbia, South Carolina.
Dr. Lifland is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Diabetic Nephropathy, Acute Kidney Failure, and Endoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Lifland is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
3630 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC 29169
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.
1 Clinical Trials
Columbia Nephrology Associates
Prakash Prabhu is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Prabhu is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Endoscopy. Dr. Prabhu is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Prabhu is currently accepting new patients.
Columbia Nephrology Associates, PA – West Columbia
Gregory Smith is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Smith is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Smith is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.
Columbia Nephrology Associates, PA – West Columbia
Carl Shealy is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Shealy is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Acute Kidney Failure, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dr. Shealy is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Shealy is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Howard M. Lifland
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Howard M. Lifland?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Howard M. Lifland by calling their office at 803-999-1448. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Howard M. Lifland a top-rated expert for Chronic Kidney Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Howard M. Lifland is classified as an Distinguished expert for Chronic Kidney Disease, 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. Howard M. Lifland specialize in?
While Dr. Howard M. Lifland is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Diabetic Nephropathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Howard M. Lifland accept my insurance?
Dr. Howard M. Lifland accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 803-999-1448 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
- Distinguished
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Lifland isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Lifland isDistinguished. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Lifland isDistinguished. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Advanced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Lifland isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Acute Nephritic SyndromeDr. Lifland isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Nephritic Syndrome.
- Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Congenital Nephrotic SyndromeDr. Lifland isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome.
- Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1
- Feingold SyndromeDr. Lifland isAdvanced. Learn about Feingold Syndrome.
- Gitelman SyndromeDr. Lifland isAdvanced. Learn about Gitelman Syndrome.
- GlomerulonephritisDr. Lifland isAdvanced. Learn about Glomerulonephritis.
- High Potassium LevelDr. Lifland isAdvanced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- HypercalcemiaDr. Lifland isAdvanced. Learn about Hypercalcemia.
- Low Sodium LevelDr. Lifland isAdvanced. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- Milk-Alkali SyndromeDr. Lifland isAdvanced. Learn about Milk-Alkali Syndrome.
- NecrosisDr. Lifland isAdvanced. Learn about Necrosis.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Lifland isAdvanced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Nephrotic SyndromeDr. Lifland isAdvanced. Learn about Nephrotic Syndrome.
- Polycystic Kidney DiseaseDr. Lifland isAdvanced. Learn about Polycystic Kidney Disease.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Lifland isAdvanced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
- Vitamin D DeficiencyDr. Lifland isAdvanced. Learn about Vitamin D Deficiency.
- Experienced
- Acute Tubular NecrosisDr. Lifland isExperienced. Learn about Acute Tubular Necrosis.
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Lifland isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Alport SyndromeDr. Lifland isExperienced. Learn about Alport Syndrome.
- Analgesic NephropathyDr. Lifland isExperienced. Learn about Analgesic Nephropathy.
- Autosomal Dominant HypocalcemiaDr. Lifland isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia.
- Autosomal Dominant Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease
- Bilateral HydronephrosisDr. Lifland isExperienced. Learn about Bilateral Hydronephrosis.
- BoilsDr. Lifland isExperienced. Learn about Boils.
- CalcinosisDr. Lifland isExperienced. Learn about Calcinosis.
- CalciphylaxisDr. Lifland isExperienced. Learn about Calciphylaxis.
- CarbuncleDr. Lifland isExperienced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)Dr. Lifland isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP).
- Diabetes Insipidus (DI)Dr. Lifland isExperienced. Learn about Diabetes Insipidus (DI).
- EndoscopyDr. Lifland isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- FolliculitisDr. Lifland isExperienced. Learn about Folliculitis.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- HydronephrosisDr. Lifland isExperienced. Learn about Hydronephrosis.
- Hypophosphatasia (HPP)Dr. Lifland isExperienced. Learn about Hypophosphatasia (HPP).
- HypophosphatemiaDr. Lifland isExperienced. Learn about Hypophosphatemia.
- IgA NephropathyDr. Lifland isExperienced. Learn about IgA Nephropathy.
- Juvenile Paget's DiseaseDr. Lifland isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Paget's Disease.
- Kidney StonesDr. Lifland isExperienced. Learn about Kidney Stones.
- Liver FailureDr. Lifland isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Low Potassium LevelDr. Lifland isExperienced. Learn about Low Potassium Level.
- Lupus NephritisDr. Lifland isExperienced. Learn about Lupus Nephritis.
- Magnesium DeficiencyDr. Lifland isExperienced. Learn about Magnesium Deficiency.
- May Thurner SyndromeDr. Lifland isExperienced. Learn about May Thurner Syndrome.
- Meckel SyndromeDr. Lifland isExperienced. Learn about Meckel Syndrome.
- Medullary Sponge KidneyDr. Lifland isExperienced. Learn about Medullary Sponge Kidney.
- Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Lifland isExperienced. Learn about Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- NephrocalcinosisDr. Lifland isExperienced. Learn about Nephrocalcinosis.
- Nephrogenic Diabetes InsipidusDr. Lifland isExperienced. Learn about Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus.
- NephronophthisisDr. Lifland isExperienced. Learn about Nephronophthisis.
- Neurohypophyseal Diabetes InsipidusDr. Lifland isExperienced. Learn about Neurohypophyseal Diabetes Insipidus.
- Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Lifland isExperienced. Learn about Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Poststreptococcal GlomerulonephritisDr. Lifland isExperienced. Learn about Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis.
- Secondary Adrenal InsufficiencyDr. Lifland isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency.
- Senior-Loken SyndromeDr. Lifland isExperienced. Learn about Senior-Loken Syndrome.
- SVC ObstructionDr. Lifland isExperienced. Learn about SVC Obstruction.
- Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH)
- Thin Basement Membrane NephropathyDr. Lifland isExperienced. Learn about Thin Basement Membrane Nephropathy.