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Dr. Jim Oates is a professor of medicine and Director of the Division of Rheumatology at the Medical University of South Carolina. He received a BS in chemistry at Bates College and a medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 1991. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine and fellowship in rheumatology at Duke University Medical Center in 1996. He came to the Medical University of South Carolina in 1996 to complete a research fellowship and joined the faculty of the Division of Rheumatology in 1997.Dr. Oates' clinical and research interests are focused on systemic lupus erythematosus. He is involved in clinical trials of therapies for systemic lupus erythematosus and lupus nephritis and is the principal investigator on several studies at MUSC involving noninvasive markers of disease and mechanisms through which disease severity may increase among African-Americans. He is an active member of the M.U.S.C.L.E. Research Group. Dr. Oates has supported clinical research at a regional and national level by serving the President of the American Federation for Medical Research and President of the Southern Society for Clinical Investigation, where he now serves as an associate editor of its journal, the American Journal of Medical Sciences. He has received numerous awards, including: Phi Beta Kappa from Bates College; the Four Schools Physician Scientist Training Program Scholarship from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine; the Senior Rheumatology Scholar Award from the American College of Rheumatology (ACR); the Arthritis Investigator Award from the ACR and its foundation; the Research Education Foundation (REF); the Merck Young Investigator Award; the REF/European League Against Rheumatism International Exchange Award; and, the Developing Scholar Award from the Medical University of South Carolina Health Sciences Foundation.
Dr. Oates is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lupus Nephritis, Dermatomyositis, Temporal Arteritis, and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 36 peer reviewed articles.
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135 Rutledge Ave, 5th Floor, Charleston, SC 29425
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James C. Oates
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James C. Oates?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James C. Oates by calling their office at 843-876-0615. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James C. Oates a top-rated expert for Lupus Nephritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James C. Oates is classified as an Distinguished expert for Lupus Nephritis, 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. James C. Oates specialize in?
While Dr. James C. Oates is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Lupus Nephritis, Dermatomyositis, and Temporal Arteritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.
Does Dr. James C. Oates participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James C. Oates has published 36 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lupus Nephritis. You can view a list of Dr. James C. Oates's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James C. Oates accept my insurance?
Dr. James C. Oates accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-876-0615 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Distinguished
- DermatomyositisDr. Oates isDistinguished. Learn about Dermatomyositis.
- Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)Dr. Oates isDistinguished. Learn about Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).
- Juvenile Temporal ArteritisDr. Oates isDistinguished. Learn about Juvenile Temporal Arteritis.
- Lupus NephritisDr. Oates isDistinguished. Learn about Lupus Nephritis.
- Necrotizing VasculitisDr. Oates isDistinguished. Learn about Necrotizing Vasculitis.
- Temporal ArteritisDr. Oates isDistinguished. Learn about Temporal Arteritis.
- Advanced
- Ankylosing SpondylitisDr. Oates isAdvanced. Learn about Ankylosing Spondylitis.
- Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)Dr. Oates isAdvanced. Learn about Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).
- Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
- Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome)
- Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
- MASS PhenotypeDr. Oates isAdvanced. Learn about MASS Phenotype.
- Experienced
- Antisynthetase SyndromeDr. Oates isExperienced. Learn about Antisynthetase Syndrome.
- ArthritisDr. Oates isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Behcet DiseaseDr. Oates isExperienced. Learn about Behcet Disease.
- Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE)Dr. Oates isExperienced. Learn about Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).
- Eosinophilia-Myalgia SyndromeDr. Oates isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome.
- Eosinophilic FasciitisDr. Oates isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilic Fasciitis.