Overview
Dr. Zweigoron is the assistant program director for the Primary Care Residency Program. She divides her time between clinical practice at the MUSC Children's University Pediatrics Northwoods clinic, precepting residents in continuity clinic, and non-clinical responsibilities. She graduated from medical school at MUSC in 2006 before training in pediatrics at UNC Chapel Hill and Lutheran General Children's Hospital. She subsequently completed a General Academic Pediatrics fellowship at the Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. Her interests include community pediatrics, primary care delivery, underserved populations, lactation/newborn care and medical education. She and her husband have three children.
Her top areas of expertise are Delayed Growth, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Obesity in Children, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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2070 Northbrook Boulevard, Suite A16, North Charleston, SC 29406
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Zweigoron 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.
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M. Millicent W. Peterseim, M.D. is a Professor at the Storm Eye Institute at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina. She is the Bruce Pratt Endowed Chair for International Ophthalmology. Dr. Peterseim's major clinical interests and responsibilities include pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus and international ophthalmology. Prior to receiving her medical degree from Washington University Medical School, Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, Dr. Peterseim graduated from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. Her internship in family and community medicine took place at Duke University Medical Center. Following her internship, Dr. Peterseim completed her residency in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of North Carolina Hospital in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She then returned to Duke to complete her fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus at the Duke University Eye Center.Prior to joining MUSC in 1999, Dr. Peterseim was assistant professor of ophthalmology at Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania and was in private practice at Park Ophthalmology in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. She has given numerous lectures and presentations nationally, published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and made contributions to several textbooks.Dr. Peterseim is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) and is actively involved in community outreach efforts to further increase awareness about and support for proper vision screening for all children, especially those in the preschool and early school-aged years. She has collaborated with the National Children's Hospital in Costa Rica to determine genetic determinates of hereditary retinal disease and worked to improve eye care in India, Ethiopia and Belize in collaboration with Orbis International and the Belize Council for the Visually Impaired. Dr. Peterseim is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Amblyopia, Strabismus, Astigmatism, and Esotropia.
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Dr. Elizabeth Mack is a pediatric critical care physician interested in quality improvement and patient safety. Dr. Mack was raised in South Carolina and did most of her training here, and did her pediatric critical care fellowship at Cincinnati Children's. In Cincinnati, she also earned her Masters of Science with a focus in biostatistics, epidemiology, and informatics. She is very active in leadership roles with the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Society of Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Mack is passionate about child health advocacy, global health, education, and patient/family engagement. Dr. Mack is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, Sepsis, and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).
Carol Wagner, MD, specializes in Neonatology, and Pediatrics. Dr. Wagner is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Premature Infant, and Preeclampsia.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rachael T. Zweigoron
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rachael T. Zweigoron?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Rachael T. Zweigoron by calling their office at 843-876-2500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Rachael T. Zweigoron a top-rated expert for Delayed Growth?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rachael T. Zweigoron is classified as an Experienced expert for Delayed Growth, 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. Rachael T. Zweigoron specialize in?
While Dr. Rachael T. Zweigoron is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Delayed Growth, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, and Obesity in Children. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Rachael T. Zweigoron participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Rachael T. Zweigoron has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Delayed Growth. You can view a list of Dr. Rachael T. Zweigoron's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Rachael T. Zweigoron accept my insurance?
Dr. Rachael T. Zweigoron accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-876-2500 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Delayed GrowthDr. Zweigoron isExperienced. Learn about Delayed Growth.
- Developmental Dysphasia FamilialDr. Zweigoron isExperienced. Learn about Developmental Dysphasia Familial.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Zweigoron isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.