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Dr. Puja Elias, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 45
Dr. Puja Elias, MD
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Dr. Puja Elias, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Charleston, SC.
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Dr. Puja Elias, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 45
Charleston, SC
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience
Dr. Puja Elias, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Charleston, SC.
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Dr. Puja Elias, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Charleston, SC and has 18 years experience. They graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 2006 and completed a residency at Temple University.They currently practice at MUSC Health Ashley River Tower and are affiliated with University Medical Center. Dr. Elias has experience treating conditions like Dysphagia, Upper Digestive Tract Cancer and Diffuse Esophageal Spasm among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Elias received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Elias is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Explains Conditions Well

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Trustworthy

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Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Easy Scheduling

Patients said scheduling was easy.

Locations

  1. 1 MUSC Health Ashley River Tower
    25 Courtenay Dr # 100A, Charleston, SC 29425

Experience and Background Check

Dysphagia
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Dysphagia
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Barrett's Esophagus
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Abdominal Pain
Acute Gastritis
Anemia
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Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Malnutrition
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Coccygeal Pain
Congenital Achalasia
Crohn's Disease
Cyclical Vomiting
Dehydration
Diarrhea
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Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
E. coli Food Poisoning
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Heartburn
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Nausea
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Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Tapeworm Infection
Thiamin Deficiency
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Anoscopy
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Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Mar 04, 2021
Very impressed with her knowledge, and approach for treatment.
Nancy — Mar 04, 2021
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Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO

About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Puja Elias, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in Charleston, SC and has over 17 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 2006. She specializes in Gastroenterology.
Biography
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    2006
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Temple University
    2009
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    2009
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Puja Elias, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Elias' profile.

Dr. Elias frequently treats the following conditions: Dysphagia, Upper Digestive Tract Cancer and Diffuse Esophageal Spasm. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Puja Elias, MD is affiliated with University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Puja Elias, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Dr. Elias has over 18 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • University Medical Center

    171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC

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