Overview
Dr. William Basco has been a general pediatrician and pediatric hospitalist at the MUSC Health Children's Hospital since 1997. The majority of his clinical activities are on the pediatric hospitalist service, caring for hospitalized children at Sean Jenkins Children's Hospital. However, he also supervises pediatric trainees in the University Pediatrics - Rutledge Tower location and the Level 1 newborn nursery. His research interests include medication errors in children, particularly errors involving opioid medications.
His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children and Acute Pain.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 57 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Basco is currently accepting new patients.
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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Locations
10 McClennan Banks Drive, MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital, Charleston, SC 29425
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. William T. Basco
How do I make an appointment with Dr. William T. Basco?
You can book an appointment with Dr. William T. Basco by calling their office at 843-792-2300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. William T. Basco a top-rated expert for Obesity in Children?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William T. Basco is classified as an Experienced expert for Obesity in Children, 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. William T. Basco specialize in?
While Dr. William T. Basco is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Obesity in Children, Acute Pain. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. William T. Basco participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. William T. Basco has published 57 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity in Children. You can view a list of Dr. William T. Basco's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. William T. Basco accept my insurance?
Dr. William T. Basco accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-792-2300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Acute PainDr. Basco isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Basco isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.