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Dr. Thomas Wheeler, MD

Nephrology Age 47
Dr. Thomas Wheeler, MD
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Dr. Thomas Wheeler, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Columbia, SC.
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Dr. Thomas Wheeler, MD

Nephrology Age 47
Columbia, SC
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Thomas Wheeler, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Columbia, SC.

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Dr. Thomas Wheeler, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Columbia, SC and has 20 years experience. They graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine in 2003 and completed a residency at University of Alabama Hosp.They currently practice at Columbia Nephrology Associates PA and are affiliated with Lexington Medical Center, Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, Prisma Health Baptist Hospital and Prisma Health Richland Hospital. Dr. Wheeler has experience treating conditions like Acute Kidney Failure, Acidosis and Hypotension (Excluding Maternal) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Wheeler received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Wheeler accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Columbia Nephrology Associates PA
    121 Park Central Dr, Columbia, SC 29203

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Aug 11, 2023
Everything went well from meeting Dr. Wheeler to his staff. The staff is so friendly and professional. It is easy to get an appointment, you never have to wait, they take you back to see your provider quickly. I am really impressed with this provider.
Nena Allen — Aug 11, 2023
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Biography
  • Dr. Thomas Wheeler, MD is a nephrology specialist in Columbia, SC and has over 19 years of experience in the medical field. They graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine in 2003. They specialize in Nephrology.
Biography
Specialties
Nephrology
Specialties
Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine
    2003
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • University of Alabama Hosp
    2004
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Alabama Hosp
    2006
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Alabama Hosp
    2006
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Thomas Wheeler, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Wheeler's profile.

Dr. Wheeler frequently treats the following conditions: Acute Kidney Failure, Acidosis and Hypotension (Excluding Maternal). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Thomas Wheeler, MD is affiliated with Lexington Medical Center, Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, Prisma Health Baptist Hospital and Prisma Health Richland Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lexington Medical Center

    2720 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC

  • Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown

    2435 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC

  • Prisma Health Baptist Hospital

    TAYLOR AT MARION STREET, Columbia, SC

  • Prisma Health Richland Hospital

    5 Richland Medical Park Dr, Columbia, SC