Overview
Rachel Friend, DNP, FNP-BC is a board-certified family nurse practitioner specializing in pediatric cardiology at MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital in Charleston, South Carolina. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in 2023. She has been part of the pediatric cardiology team since graduating with her BSN from the University of Virginia in 2019. She is passionate about education and loves all the new learning and teaching experiences the Heart Center has to offer. She loves being part of the Heart Center team and serving its special patient population.
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Locations
10 McClennan Banks Dr, Charleston, SC 29425
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Dr. Shahryar Chowdhury completed undergraduate and medical school at the University of Florida. He went on to complete his pediatric residency at the University of South Carolina. His pediatric cardiology fellowship and advanced non-invasive imaging training were completed at the Medical University of South Carolina. He joined the staff at MUSC in 2014. Dr. Chowdhury has expertise in echocardiography and cardiac CT. In addition, he sees patients in our pediatric cardiology acute care unit in the Children's Hospital. Dr. Chowdhury currently serves as the associate director of the pediatric cardiology fellowship training program.Dr. Chowdhury's research interests include determining the accuracy of non-invasive measures of ventricular function, investigating the ability of these measures to predict outcomes in children with heart disease, determining the pathophysiologic mechanisms behind heart failure in patients with single ventricle physiology, and investigating the effects of childhood obesity on the heart. He has presented his work at regional, national, and international meetings; has published numerous articles; and has been the recipient of awards and grants to support his research. Dr. Chowdhury is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Truncus Arteriosus, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Barth Syndrome, Heart Transplant, and Gastrostomy.
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Does Dr. Rachel Friend accept my insurance?
Dr. Rachel Friend 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.
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