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South Carolina Internal Medicine Associates
offers a multitude of healthcare services
including internal medicine, physical
therapy, cardiology, sleep medicine, gastroenterology,
pulmonology, podiatry, outpatient surgery
center and a full diagnostic
lab.
 Advanced Cardiac Diagnostics:
South Carolina Internal
Medicine Associates
offers our patients a
state of the art
facility in cardiac and
vascular noninvasive
testing. With our
ongoing commitment to
cutting-edge technology,
our office offers a wide
range of ultrasound
testing. Some of our
services include Nuclear
Scans, EKG’s,
Echocardiograms, Holter
Monitors, and Carotid
Studies. |
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Allergy Testing and
Immunotherapy:
Anyone who has
failed therapy with an
antihistamine or simply
anyone with allergic
symptoms who would like
to seek more effective
control of their
allergic symptoms.
Type of testing: Skin
end-point titration
testing using 38 common
environmental allergens
to include weeds,
grasses, trees, fungus,
molds, cat, dog and
feather mix.
Upon completion of
testing: We offer the
option of immunotherapy
which consists of weekly
or biweekly injections
containing very small
doses of the allergens
specifically tailored to
each patient's
sensitivity to achieve
maximum relief of
symptoms. Another option
offered is patient
education where
avoidance techniques are
discussed with the
allergic individual. |
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DXA
Scans:
Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry measures
bone mineral density and
is used as a screening
and diagnostic test for
osteoporosis. |
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Hemorrhoid Treatments:
Non-invasive,
non-surgical, outpatient
hemorrhoid treatments.
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In-house
Laboratory Services:
A
broad array of in-house
laboratory services are
available. |
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 MediWeightLossClinics:
Medi-Weight Loss Clinics
is a three phase, physician
supervised weight loss program
that works. |
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Nerve Conduction Studies:
Detect and evaluate damage
to the peripheral nervous
system. Used to help diagnose
nerve disorders, such
as carpal tunnel syndrome
or Guillain-Barre syndrome. |
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OSHA and
DOT
Approved Drug Screens
and Alcohol Mouth Swabs. |
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 Palmetto Vein
& Surgery Center:
Practicing
cutting edge technology
for relief from leg pain,
leg swelling, spider veins,
and varicose veins. For
more information call 407-VEIN
(8346).
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Physicals: |
DOT Physicals:
Includes basic physical,
urinalysis, whisper test,
visual acuity, and urine
drug screening.
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Executive
Physicals:
Comprehensive
physical examination to
evaluate current and potential
health risks using advanced
diagnostic procedures.
Aggressive health plans
are designed and implemented
with physician guidance. |
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Pre-placement
Physicals:
An important
piece of the hiring process
and can help determine
if a potential candidate
will be able to meet the
requirements of the position
for which he/she is applying.
Can be customized to employer’s
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Respiratory
Physicals:
Completed on
employees that have potential
exposures to hazardous
substances or irritants
that can injure the upper
or lower airways. |
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Prolotherapy:
Injections of
non-pharmacological and
non-active irritant
solutions, generally in
the region of tendons or
ligaments, for the
purpose of strengthening
weakened connective
tissue and alleviating
musculoskeletal pain
(i.e., arthritis, back
pain, neck pain,
Fibromyalgia, sports
injuries, unresolved
whiplash injuries,
carpal tunnel syndrome,
chronic tendonitis,
partially torn tendons,
ligaments and cartilage,
degenerated or herniated
discs, TMJ and sciatica. |
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PT/INR (Prothrombin
Time/International
Normalized Ratio)
Monitoring:
For patients currently
taking Coumadin (Warfarin),
this service is provided
to help with maintaining
a healthy balance
between preventing clots
and causing excessive
bleeding. |
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 Rejuvenations
Medical Spa:
Rejuvenations
Medical Spa provides a
relaxing environment,
state-of-the-art medical
skin care equipment, and
the gentle attention of
our clinicians.
Rejuvenations offers a
wide range of services
including laser hair
removal, Botox and
facial fillers,
therapeutic peels and
more.
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 Sleep
Lab of Columbia:
A Sleep Study is an overnight test that
charts brain waves,
heartbeat and breathing
throughout the night,
usually to test for
sleep-related breathing
disorders or to look for
sleeping behaviors that
are disruptive to "a
good night's rest". |
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Spirometry
Supervised by Respiratory
Therapists:
Pulmonary
Function tests measuring
lung function, specifically
the measurement of the
amount and flow of air
that can be inhaled and
exhaled. Spirometry is
an important tool used
for assessing conditions
such as asthma, cystic
fibrosis, and COPD. |
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Urodynamics:
A series of tests that
help explain symptoms
such as frequent
urination, the leaking
of urine, sudden and
strong urges to urinate,
difficulty starting a
urine stream, painful
urination, difficulty
emptying your bladder,
or recurrent urinary
infections.
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Complimentary
Referral Services |
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