Katherine M. Ruzhansky
Expertise in
12
conditions

Dr. Katherine M. Ruzhansky

Neurology
1600 Midtown Ave, 1st Floor, 
Mount Pleasant, SC 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
12
conditions
1600 Midtown Ave, 1st Floor, 
Mount Pleasant, SC 

Overview

Katherine Ruzhansky, M.D. MS, is Associate Professor of Neurology and director of the EMG lab at MUSC. She earned her medical degree from Albany Medical College and completed her neurology residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Dr. Ruzhansky then completed a fellowship in clinical neurophysiology, followed by further fellowship training in peripheral neuropathy at Columbia University-NY Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Ruzhansky joined MUSC's neurology division in August 2014. Her clinical interests include electrodiagnostic testing and diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular disorders.

Dr. Ruzhansky is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Peripheral Neuropathy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Thymectomy.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Ruzhansky is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Neurology

Fellowships

Columbia University Medical Center, 2013
Columbia University Medical Center, 2014

Hospital Affiliations

Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital
Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown
Musc Medical Center
Prisma Health Richland Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Absolute Total Care South Carolina
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Clover Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
First Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • 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 Neurology at East Cooper Medical Pavilion
1600 Midtown Ave, 1st Floor, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Katherine M. Ruzhansky

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Katherine M. Ruzhansky?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Katherine M. Ruzhansky by calling their office at 843-792-3223. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Katherine M. Ruzhansky a top-rated expert for Myasthenia Gravis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Katherine M. Ruzhansky is classified as an Elite expert for Myasthenia Gravis, 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. Katherine M. Ruzhansky specialize in?

While Dr. Katherine M. Ruzhansky is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Myasthenia Gravis, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.

Does Dr. Katherine M. Ruzhansky accept my insurance?

Dr. Katherine M. Ruzhansky accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-792-3223 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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