Overview
Dr. Nicholas Shungu is a family medicine physician at MUSC Health who strives to provide compassionate and high quality care to patients of all ages and backgrounds. His clinical interests include chronic disease management, self-care, care for underserved populations, and medical student education. He provides office-based procedures including trigger point injections, joint injections, long-term contraception, and treatment of warts and calluses. He has a special interest in care for adolescents and individuals with HIV. Dr. Shungu attended Duke University for college and received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his residency in family medicine at Thomas Jefferson University, where he also served as chief resident. He practiced in Philadelphia and Chapel Hill before relocating to Charleston. While practicing in North Carolina, he was recognized with the UNC Health Care and UNC Faculty Physicians Award for Carolina Care Excellence. He has also been the recipient of the Thomas Jefferson University Department of Family Medicine Faculty Teaching Award. Dr. Shungu is committed to addressing healthcare disparities through patient care, teaching, and research. He loves to learn from and grow with his patients. His favorite part of practicing medicine are the relationships he is able to establish with a diverse group of people. He is proudly Safe Zone trained.
His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2060 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Citadel Mall, Charleston, SC 29407
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.
Office
Brantley Arnau is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Arnau is highly rated in 270 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
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John Redwine is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in North Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Redwine is highly rated in 116 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
Palmetto Primary Care Physicians-Summerville
David Castellone is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Summerville, South Carolina. Dr. Castellone has been practicing medicine for over 44 years is highly rated in 162 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nicholas Shungu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nicholas Shungu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Nicholas Shungu by calling their office at 843-985-5500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Nicholas Shungu a top-rated expert for Hypertension?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nicholas Shungu is classified as an Experienced expert for Hypertension, 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. Nicholas Shungu specialize in?
While Dr. Nicholas Shungu is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.
Does Dr. Nicholas Shungu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Nicholas Shungu has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hypertension. You can view a list of Dr. Nicholas Shungu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Nicholas Shungu accept my insurance?
Dr. Nicholas Shungu accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-985-5500 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
- Experienced
- Chronic CoughDr. Shungu isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Chronic PainDr. Shungu isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Shungu isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Shungu isExperienced. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- HypertensionDr. Shungu isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.