![Dr. Kaoru Joan Pridgen M.D., Family Practitioner](/fatd/images/avatar.png)
Dr. Kaoru Joan Pridgen M.D.
Family Practitioner
11 Gateway Corners Park Columbia SC, 29203About
Dr. Kaoru Pridgen is a family practitioner practicing in Columbia, SC. Dr. Pridgen specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Pridgen possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Ross Univ- Sch Of Med & Vet Med- Roseau- Dominica 2001
Ross University, School of Medicine,Roseau, Dominica 1999
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Fever
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Vaginitis
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Vascular Disease
Dr. Kaoru Joan Pridgen M.D.'s Practice location
Kaoru Pridgen, MD
11 Gateway Corners Park -Columbia, SC 29203Get Direction
Dr. Kaoru Joan Pridgen M.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Pridgen
Recommended Articles
- Managing High Fever In Children
Most of the time, a fever doesn’t indicate a serious problem. However, it can be alarming and frightening if a child’s body temperature increases dramatically. Oftentimes, fever is the body’s way of fighting infections. Although not all fevers need treatment, a high fever can make children...
- What Are BCAAs?
What are BCAAs?The term BCAA is short for branched-chain amino acid. The human body is made up of different proteins, which contain amino acids. There are 20 amino acids and nine of them are considered essential amino acids, which you can get through your diet because your body cannot make...
- What is Lung Cancer? Get the Facts
The Nature of Cancerous CellsEvery cell in the human body is programmed to carry out a specific role. For example, a red blood cell carries oxygen to tissues, a white blood cell wards off infection, and an intestinal cell absorbs nutrients in the digestive tract. All these cells are programmed to...
- What Is Cat Scratch Fever?
IntroductionCat scratch fever or cat scratch disease is a bacterial infection spread by cats. You can get the cat scratch fever from a scratch or bite of a cat that is infected with the bacterium called Bartonella henselae. Aside from the infected cat’s scratch, you can also acquire the infection...
- How is Sinusitis Diagnosed?
Sinus infection or sinusitis can be diagnosed by a qualified medical practitioner after a series of tests and examinations. Most cases are actually diagnosed based on the medical history of the patient and the examination of the doctor. This is because the more effective procedures like the MRI and...
- What Are the Treatment Options Available for Bronchitis?
Bronchitis is a condition that occurs due to the inflammation of the bronchial tubes. There are two types of bronchitis: acute and chronic. Acute bronchitis is usually caused by a viral infection or in some cases, 10 percent by a bacterial infection. Chronic bronchitis, on the other hand, is a...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. James Gillen M.D.4214 Hard Scrabble Rd Columbia SC 29223
- Dr. William H Crigler MD4711 Sunset Blvd Lexington SC 29072
- Dr. Achu Mofor MD1301 TAYLOR ST STE 8A COLUMBIA SC 29201
- Dr. William H Harman M.D.1316 N Lake Dr Lexington SC 29072
- Dr. Claire L Birdsong MD190 Parkridge Dr Columbia SC 29212
- Dr. Deyi Zheng M.D.Palmetto Health Richland Medical Education Columbia SC 29203
Nearest Hospitals
PALMETTO HEALTH RICHLANDl
5 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK COLUMBIA SC 29203PROVIDENCE HOSPITALl
2435 FOREST DR COLUMBIA SC 29204PALMETTO HEALTH BAPTISTl
TAYLOR AT MARION ST COLUMBIA SC 29220