Overview
Dr. Ira Willner is an associate professor of medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the Medical University of South Carolina. He is also the director of the fellowship training program for gastroenterology and hepatology. Dr. Willner completed his medical degree (M.D.) at the SUNY Health Science Center in Syracuse, New York in 1990. He then completed a two-year fellowship in gastroenterology at the New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York in 1995, followed by a one-year fellowship in liver disease at the University of Tennessee in 1996. He is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology. Dr. Willner is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease, European Association for the Study of the Liver, American College of Physicians, American Medical Association, and the American College of Gastroenterology. Additionally, Dr. Willner was awarded the Department of Internal Medicine attending of the year in 2000. Dr. Willner's clinical interests include liver disease, treatment of portal hypertension, and viral hepatitis.
Dr. Willner is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Hepatitis, Enlarged Liver, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. Dr. Willner is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425
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Dr. Willner 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.
Clinical Research
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University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol
Don Rockey, MD, specializes in Gastroenterology & Hepatology. Dr. Rockey is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Portal Hypertension, Cirrhosis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Rockey is currently accepting new patients.
University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol
David Koch, MD, MSCR, specializes in Gastroenterology & Hepatology, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Koch is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Koch is currently accepting new patients.
University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol
Dr. Sharma is the Donald O. Castell Endowed Chair in Gastroenterology at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) with a clinical and translational focus in Neurogastroenterology \& Motility (NGM), particularly diabetic gastroparesis and Parkinson's disease. He obtained his medical degree at Virginia Commonwealth University, completed internal medicine residency at Temple University Hospitals, and GI fellowship at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Dr. Sharma's research focus is understanding the pathophysiology of gut-brain axis in various conditions and developing innovative, non-invasive, and promising neuromodulation therapies through his insights, outstanding mentorship and collaborations, and his engineering background. He currently serves as principal investigator of a NIH-funded multi-center, randomized, sham-controlled study investigating thoracic neuromodulation for diabetic gastroparesis (R01-DK133520) and one of the multiple PIs of one of the 5 centers in the NIDDK-supported Gut-Brain Parkinson's Disease Consortium (GBPDC) (U01-DK140923). Dr. Sharma is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bowel Incontinence, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Gastroparesis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ira R. Willner
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ira R. Willner?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ira R. Willner 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. Ira R. Willner a top-rated expert for Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ira R. Willner is classified as an Distinguished expert for Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), 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. Ira R. Willner specialize in?
While Dr. Ira R. Willner is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Hepatitis, and Enlarged Liver. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Ira R. Willner participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ira R. Willner has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). You can view a list of Dr. Ira R. Willner's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ira R. Willner accept my insurance?
Dr. Ira R. Willner accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. 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
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- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Willner isDistinguished. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- AscitesDr. Willner isDistinguished. Learn about Ascites.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Willner isDistinguished. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- CirrhosisDr. Willner isDistinguished. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Willner isDistinguished. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Willner isDistinguished. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
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- Banti's SyndromeDr. Willner isAdvanced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- Budd-Chiari SyndromeDr. Willner isAdvanced. Learn about Budd-Chiari Syndrome.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Willner isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Willner isAdvanced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- Hepatitis BDr. Willner isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatitis B.
- Liver FailureDr. Willner isAdvanced. Learn about Liver Failure.
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- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)Dr. Willner isExperienced. Learn about Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD).
- Caroli DiseaseDr. Willner isExperienced. Learn about Caroli Disease.
- CholangitisDr. Willner isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- Congenital Hepatic FibrosisDr. Willner isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis.
- EndoscopyDr. Willner isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Willner isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.