Overview
Robert M. Hefner is a licensed and board-certified physician assistant with a special interest in Cardiology. Robert completed his bachelor's degree in biology at Charleston Southern University where he was awarded as an outstanding graduate. He served as a paramedic for 911 ambulance services in the Lowcountry, gaining over 8 years of field experience in pre-hospital medicine before his physician assistant training. Robert returned to Charleston Southern to earn his Master of Medical Science (MMSc) in Physician Assistant Studies and now aspires to bring high-quality specialty medical care to rural and underserved areas. He places a special emphasis on strong development of patient-clinician relationships and education, so that each patient can make an informed and motivated decision with a clinician they trust.
Dr. Hefner is currently accepting new patients.
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1175 Cook Rd, Orangeburg, SC 29118
506 N St, Bamberg, SC 29003
3000 Saint Matthews Rd, Orangeburg, SC 29118
9330 Medical Plaza Dr, Charleston, SC 29406
809 82nd Pkwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
501 Robertson Blvd, Walterboro, SC 29488
215 Dorange Rd, Branchville, SC 29432
MUSC Health Cardiology - Orangeburg
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Musc Health Cardiology-St. Matthews Road
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MUSC Health Cardiology - Orangeburg
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