
Overview
Puja Elias, MD, MPH, specializes in Gastroenterology & Hepatology.
Dr. Elias is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Elias is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Elias 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
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.
1 Clinical Trials
University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol
Don Rockey, MD, specializes in Gastroenterology & Hepatology. Dr. Rockey is highly rated in 19 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
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 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bowel Incontinence, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Gastroparesis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sharma is currently accepting new patients.
University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol
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. Dr. Willner is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Puja S. Elias
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Puja S. Elias?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Puja S. Elias 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. Puja S. Elias a top-rated expert for Barrett Esophagus?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Puja S. Elias is classified as an Distinguished expert for Barrett Esophagus, 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. Puja S. Elias specialize in?
While Dr. Puja S. Elias is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Barrett Esophagus, Achalasia, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Puja S. Elias participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Puja S. Elias has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Barrett Esophagus. You can view a list of Dr. Puja S. Elias's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Puja S. Elias accept my insurance?
Dr. Puja S. Elias 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
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
- Distinguished
- AchalasiaDr. Elias isDistinguished. Learn about Achalasia.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Elias isDistinguished. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Elias isDistinguished. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Elias isDistinguished. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Elias isDistinguished. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Advanced
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Elias isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Elias isAdvanced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- EsophagitisDr. Elias isAdvanced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Lower Esophageal RingDr. Elias isAdvanced. Learn about Lower Esophageal Ring.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Elias isAdvanced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Elias isAdvanced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- AscitesDr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)Dr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC).
- CirrhosisDr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- ColitisDr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Cronkhite-Canada DiseaseDr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Cronkhite-Canada Disease.
- DiarrheaDr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EncopresisDr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Encopresis.
- EndoscopyDr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Eosinophilic EsophagitisDr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilic Esophagitis.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- GastrectomyDr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastric DysmotilityDr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Dysmotility.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- GastroparesisDr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- GastrostomyDr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- HeartburnDr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Heartburn.
- HepatitisDr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- IndigestionDr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Indigestion.
- Intestinal CancerDr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Intestinal Cancer.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Dr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
- Juvenile Polyposis SyndromeDr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome.
- Morning SicknessDr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- Portal HypertensionDr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Portal Hypertension.
- Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)Dr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- VisceromegalyDr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Visceromegaly.
- Watermelon StomachDr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Watermelon Stomach.


