Overview
Dr. W.A. (Jay) Brzezinski completed medical school in his home state of Nebraska at Creighton University and graduated AOA, the medical honor society. He then finished his residency training at Creighton and is board certified in internal medicine. He moved to South Carolina in 1987 and has been a faculty member at MUSC since. He is an associate professor of medicine and a fellow in the American College of Physicians. Dr. Brzezinski's interests in tropical medicine are an extension of his work for 10 years in the Dominican Republic in Latin America where he acted as medical director for an exchange program for medical students. He has a working knowledge of Spanish.Since coming to MUSC, he has concentrated his research efforts in primary care and treatment of hypertension. He has been principal investigator on numerous projects and continues his interest in these areas.Dr. Brzezinski has been an active teacher and has won numerous medical student and resident teaching awards. He has been nominated by the medical students for the Golden Apple teaching award frequently and has won the award five times. Most recently he was awarded the Michael Assey M.D. teaching award by the internal medicine residents as the best attending physician of the year. He also was awarded the Robert F. Kennedy teaching excellence award by the student board of governors as university teacher of the year at Creighton University.In addition to his teaching duties Dr. Brzezinski has an active patient practice at MUSC in primary care internal medicine.
Dr. Brzezinski is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Hypertension.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles.
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135 Rutledge Ave, 8th Floor, Charleston, SC 29425
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Walter A. Brzezinski
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Walter A. Brzezinski?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Walter A. Brzezinski by calling their office at 843-876-0888. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Walter A. Brzezinski a top-rated expert for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Walter A. Brzezinski is classified as an Advanced expert for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), 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. Walter A. Brzezinski specialize in?
While Dr. Walter A. Brzezinski is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Walter A. Brzezinski participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Walter A. Brzezinski has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). You can view a list of Dr. Walter A. Brzezinski's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Walter A. Brzezinski accept my insurance?
Dr. Walter A. Brzezinski accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-876-0888 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Brzezinski isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Familial HypertensionDr. Brzezinski isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Brzezinski isAdvanced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Brzezinski isAdvanced. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
- HypertensionDr. Brzezinski isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the YoungDr. Brzezinski isAdvanced. Learn about Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
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- Acute CystitisDr. Brzezinski isExperienced. Learn about Acute Cystitis.
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Brzezinski isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Brzezinski isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)Dr. Brzezinski isExperienced. Learn about Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD).
- AtherosclerosisDr. Brzezinski isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)Dr. Brzezinski isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).