
Overview
Dr. Bill Phillips is the Chief Medical Officer for MUSC Health Midlands Division Columbia Medical Center Downtown/Northeast and Associate ICCE Chief for Heart \& Vascular Network Development. Prior to the acquisition by MUSC, he served as the President of Providence Heart and Vascular Institute at Providence Hospital in Columbia, SC. Dr Phillips practices both general and interventional cardiology. In his role as President, he served as the physician leader for the quality, patient safety, and clinical functions of the Heart and Vascular Institute with the primary responsibility in this role of driving the clinical and operational improvement of cardiovascular services for the hospital. Dr. Phillips previously served on the national Cardiovascular Physician Guidance Council for LifePoint Health, Brentwood, TN. Prior to joining Providence Hospital, he practiced at Columbia Heart Clinic for 14 years and served as the president of the practice the last four years of his tenure. During that time, he also served as the Chief of Cardiology at Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia, SC.Dr. Phillips is a native of Hampton, SC and earned his BS in biology with honors at The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina. He attended The Citadel on a football scholarship and was inducted into the National Football Foundation \& College Hall of Fame as a Scholar-Athlete his senior year. He received his medical degree from the University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine in Columbia, SC graduating magna cum laude and received the distinguished Dean's Award. He then completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center. While there he completed fellowships in both cardiology and interventional cardiology and served as Chief Cardiology Fellow for two years. He is board certified in Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, and Internal Medicine. In addition to interventional cardiology, Dr. Phillips also performs Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Dr. Phillips is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a Fellow of the Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Intervention. He also currently serves as a member of the USC School of Medicine Alumni Board and as the physician at large for the South Carolina State Athletic Commission. He recently was named to the Columbia Metropolitan Premier Physicians for Interventional Cardiology. Dr Phillips has also published peer reviewed research in the field of vascular biology and participated in numerous clinical research trials in the field of cardiology during his career.
Dr. Phillips is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.
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Locations
1655 Bernardin Avenue, Suite 220, Suite 240, Suite 350, Columbia, SC 29204
1655 Bernardin Avenue, Suite 220, Suite 240, Suite 350, Columbia, SC 29204
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Phillips 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.
MUSC Health Heart & Vascular Laurel St. Medical Pavilion
Dr. Michael Cameron Foster, MD, FACC, is a distinguished cardiologist with over 35 years of experience in cardiovascular medicine. He earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his residency at both Indiana University Medical Center and Boston University Medical Center. Dr. Foster further specialized with a fellowship in cardiology at Tufts University School of Medicine and Boston Veterans Administration Medical Center. He is board-certified in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology, holding medical license number 12914 in South Carolina. Dr. Foster practices at MUSC Health Heart \& Vascular in Columbia, SC, and is affiliated with multiple hospitals, including MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center, and Lexington Medical Center. He has served as past president of the American Heart Association's South Carolina affiliate and has held leadership roles at Providence Hospital in Columbia. Additionally, Dr. Foster is a clinical assistant professor of medicine at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and has been involved in several clinical trials related to heart failure and hyperlipidemia. Dr. Foster is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.
MUSC Health Heart & Vascular Columbia Medical Park DT III
Dr. Huffman grew up in Columbia, SC before attending Yale University. He returned to Columbia for medical school at the University of South Carolina. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, followed by a general cardiology fellowship at Georgetown/Washington Hospital Center, and an interventional cardiology fellowship at New York University. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine, General Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology, Adult Echocardiography, and Vascular Interpretation. He currently serves as the American Heart Association South Carolina Midlands Board President. He has been in clinical practice as an Interventional Cardiologist in Columbia since 2016.In the heart catheterization laboratory, he performs diagnostic cardiac catheterizations to diagnose coronary artery disease and puts stents into narrowed coronary arteries and peripheral arteries. His clinical interests include coronary artery disease, peripheral arterial disease, valvular heart disease, congestive heart failure, and atrial fibrillation. Dr. Huffman is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.
MUSC Health Heart & Vascular Columbia Medical Park DT III
Dr. Loren Garrison Morgan is an interventional cardiologist and internal medicine physician based in Columbia, South Carolina. He practices at 1655 Bernardin Avenue, Suite 220, and is affiliated with MUSC Health and MUSC Community Physicians. Dr. Morgan earned his medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 2010 and holds South Carolina medical license MD32633. His specialties include interventional cardiology, cardiovascular disease, and internal medicine, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of complex heart conditions such as heart attacks, arrhythmias, and coronary artery disease. He is also trained in long-term, comprehensive care for adolescents, adults, and the elderly, addressing a wide range of medical issues. Dr. Morgan has received recognition for his compassionate care and dedication to patient well-being. Dr. Morgan is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James W. Phillips
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James W. Phillips?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James W. Phillips by calling their office at 803-409-7170. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James W. Phillips a top-rated expert for Arrhythmias?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James W. Phillips is classified as an Distinguished expert for Arrhythmias, 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 W. Phillips specialize in?
While Dr. James W. Phillips is a Interventional Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Arrhythmias, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Interventional Cardiology.
Does Dr. James W. Phillips accept my insurance?
Dr. James W. Phillips accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 803-409-7170 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- ArrhythmiasDr. Phillips isDistinguished. Learn about Arrhythmias.
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- AnginaDr. Phillips isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Phillips isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Phillips isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Phillips isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Phillips isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Phillips isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Phillips isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Phillips isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Phillips isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Phillips isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Phillips isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Phillips isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.


