Overview
Dr. Rachel Sturdivant is a Clinical Professor of Medicine in the Division of Nephrology. Dr. Sturdivant graduated summa cum laude from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical School and was inducted into the medical honor society Alpha Omega Alpha. She initiated her residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and completed both her residency and her nephrology fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina.Since joining the nephrology faculty in 2003, Dr. Sturdivant has focused her time on the care and education of patients with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease. She has served as the medical director of the nephrology anemia clinic since 2003, as the associate program director of the nephrology fellowship program (2003 to 2009) and medical director of the inpatient dialysis unit (2013-2017). She enjoys teaching the future generation of physicians and has been nominated for the Golden Apple Teaching Excellence Award and Teacher of the Month Award several times by her medical students. The nephrology fellows chose her as Best Junior Faculty Teacher in 2006. In 2009 she received the prestigious Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award and was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society, whose membership advocates compassion in medicine. In 2016, she pursued a coaching certificate in leadership from Georgetown University, which has expanded her ability to counsel patients clearly about their healthcare goals. She maintains a busy clinical practice and prefers to focus on the diagnosis and management of chronic kidney disease, transitioning patients to dialysis or transplant, and helping patients design their healthcare for the future.
Dr. Sturdivant is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Bartter Syndrome, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1600 Midtown Avenue, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Sturdivant 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rachel L. Sturdivant
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rachel L. Sturdivant?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Rachel L. Sturdivant by calling their office at 843-792-9200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Rachel L. Sturdivant a top-rated expert for Chronic Kidney Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rachel L. Sturdivant is classified as an Advanced expert for Chronic Kidney Disease, 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. Rachel L. Sturdivant specialize in?
While Dr. Rachel L. Sturdivant is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Acute Kidney Failure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Rachel L. Sturdivant participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Rachel L. Sturdivant has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Kidney Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Rachel L. Sturdivant's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Rachel L. Sturdivant accept my insurance?
Dr. Rachel L. Sturdivant accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-792-9200 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.
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- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Sturdivant isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Sturdivant isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Sturdivant isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Experienced
- Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney DiseaseDr. Sturdivant isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease.
- Bartter SyndromeDr. Sturdivant isExperienced. Learn about Bartter Syndrome.
- Bone Marrow AspirationDr. Sturdivant isExperienced. Learn about Bone Marrow Aspiration.
- Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)Dr. Sturdivant isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP).
- Congenital Nephrotic SyndromeDr. Sturdivant isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome.
- Familial HyperaldosteronismDr. Sturdivant isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hyperaldosteronism.