Overview
Scott Curry, M.D. is an associate professor of medicine at MUSC who joined the division of infectious diseases in 2016. Dr. Curry grew up in Mount Pleasant and received a Bachelor of Science degree at Duke University, returning to MUSC for his medical degree. He completed his three-year internship and residency in internal medicine followed by a four-year clinical and research fellowship in infectious diseases at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, where he stayed on as junior faculty from 2008 to 2016. While in Pittsburgh, Dr. Curry did extensive laboratory and clinical research in Clostridium difficile and established his institution's fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) program for treatment of recurrent C. difficile infections. Dr. Curry is board-certified in internal medicine and infectious diseases and spends 75 percent of his time conducting clinical and laboratory research related to the transmission and prevention of C. difficile infections. The balance of his time is spent on the general infectious diseases inpatient service at MUSC as well as one half-day of clinic weekly. He also serves as assistant hospital epidemiologist at MUSC. His clinic is primarily devoted to the care of patients with recurrent Clostridium difficile infection, and he is starting an FMT program at MUSC that aims to be a regional and national model for safe delivery of this innovative therapy. Dr. Curry's clinical interests include general infectious diseases, infections in immunocompromised hosts, hospital epidemiology, clinical microbiology, C. difficile infections, and fecal microbiota transplantation. Dr. Curry's research is supported by a K23 award from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIH/NIAID) and focuses on the role of asymptomatic carriers in the transmission of C. difficile within hospitals. He also conducts translational research in the optimization and safe conduct of fecal microbiota transplantation for treatment of C. difficile.
His top areas of expertise are Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis, Hepatitis, and Swimming Pool Granuloma.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 29 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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135 Rutledge Ave, 7th Floor, Charleston, SC 29425
135 Rutledge Ave, 7th Floor, Charleston, SC 29425
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Scott R. Curry
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Scott R. Curry?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Scott R. Curry by calling their office at 843-792-4541. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Scott R. Curry a top-rated expert for Bacterial Gastroenteritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Scott R. Curry is classified as an Experienced expert for Bacterial Gastroenteritis, 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. Scott R. Curry specialize in?
While Dr. Scott R. Curry is a Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis, and Hepatitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Infectious Disease.
Does Dr. Scott R. Curry participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Scott R. Curry has published 29 articles and abstracts on conditions like Bacterial Gastroenteritis. You can view a list of Dr. Scott R. Curry's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Scott R. Curry accept my insurance?
Dr. Scott R. Curry accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-792-4541 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Curry isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
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- HepatitisDr. Curry isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.