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Dr. W Shawn Ghent, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 63
Dr. W Shawn Ghent, MD
3.1 (10 Ratings)

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Dr. W Shawn Ghent, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in West Columbia, SC.
Dr. W Shawn Ghent, MD
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Dr. W Shawn Ghent, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 63
West Columbia, SC
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. W Shawn Ghent, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in West Columbia, SC.

About

Dr. W Shawn Ghent, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in West Columbia, SC and has 36 years experience. They graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia. They currently practice at Carolina Pulmonary - West Columbia and are affiliated with Lexington Medical Center. Dr. Ghent has experience treating conditions like Shortness of Breath, Bronchiectasis and Asphyxia and Hypoxemia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ghent received an average rating of 3.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Ghent is board certified in Pulmonary Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Shortness of Breath
Bronchiectasis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Shortness of Breath
Bronchiectasis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Sleep Apnea
Asthma
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COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Interstitial Lung Disease
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Bronchitis
Chronic Bronchitis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Emphysema
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonia
Pulmonary Eosinophilia
Respiratory Failure
Tobacco Use Disorder
Wheezing
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Sleep Study
Thoracentesis
Acidosis
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Adult Failure to Thrive
Alkalosis
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Bronchiolitis
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Bronchospasm
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Cluster Headache
Cough
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Dehydration
Empyema
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Fever
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Influenza (Flu)
Joint Pain
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Lung Nodule
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Partial Lung Collapse
Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Pneumonitis
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Sarcoidosis
Sleep Disorders
Swine Flu
Systemic Sclerosis
Thrush
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Valley Fever
Breath Testing
Central Line Insertion
Chest Tube Insertion
Closed Endoscopic Biopsy of Bronchus With Robotic Assistance
Conscious Sedation
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Diagnostic Bronchoscopy
Endotracheal Intubation
Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy
Intubation
Mechanical Ventilation
Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT)
Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation
Pulmonary Procedures
Respiratory Management
Spirometry
Ventilator Management

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Tricare
  • Medicaid
  • Molina
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Carolina Pulmonary - West Columbia
    2728 Sunset Blvd Ste 104, West Columbia, SC 29169
  2. 2 Carolina Pulmonary - Northeast Columbia
    720 Rabon Rd, Columbia, SC 29203
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 12:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ghent
3.1
Based on 10 Reviews
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1 Star (4)

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May 17, 2023
Dr Ghent was very attentive and motivated to get to the bottom of my problem. I'm very happy with treatment I received.
— May 17, 2023
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. W Shawn Ghent, MD is an internal medicine specialist in West Columbia, SC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia in 1988. He specializes in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.
Biography
Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pulmonary Disease
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.

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia
    1993
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. W Shawn Ghent, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ghent's profile.

Dr. Ghent frequently treats the following conditions: Shortness of Breath, Bronchiectasis and Asphyxia and Hypoxemia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. W Shawn Ghent, MD is affiliated with Lexington Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. W Shawn Ghent, MD holds board certification in Pulmonary Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lexington Medical Center

    2720 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC