
Dr. Jana K Upshaw MD
Emergency Physician (Pediatric) | Pediatric Emergency Medicine
171 Ashley Ave Charleston SC, 29425About
Dr. Jana Upshaw is a pediatric emergency medicine physician practicing in Charleston, SC. Dr. Upshaw specializes in providing care for critically ill and injured children. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians possess a vast amount of knowledge in areas such as neonatology, critical care and forensic pediatrics. Children involved in automobile accidents, child abuse or near-drowning episodes are frequent cases treated by pediatric emergency medicine physicians.
Education and Training
Emory University School Of Medicine 1995
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Fever
- Neck Pain
- Pain
- Stomach Flu
Dr. Jana K Upshaw MD's Practice location
Practice At 171 Ashley Ave
171 Ashley Ave -Charleston, SC 29425Get Direction
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Adam Daniel Barouh M.D.295 MIDLAND PKWY SUMMERVILLE SC 29485
- Dr. Jaime Kaye Otillio M.D.135 Rutledge St Charleston SC 29425
- Dr. Rachel Tuuri MD135 Rutledge St Charleston SC 29425
- Mr. Ian Donald Kane M.D.171 ASHLEY AVE CHARLESTON SC 29425
- Dr. Jennifer Braden MD171 Ashley Ave Charleston SC 29425
- Dr. Sarah E Sterner MD135 Rutledge St Charleston SC 29425
Nearest Hospitals
BON SECOURS-ST FRANCIS XAVIER HOSPITALl
2095 HENRY TECKLENBURG DRIVE CHARLESTON SC 29414ROPER HOSPITALl
316 CALHOUN ST CHARLESTON SC 29401EAST COOPER MEDICAL CENTERl
2000 HOSPITAL DR MOUNT PLEASANT SC 29464EAST COOPER MEDICAL CENTERl
2000 HOSPITAL DR MOUNT PLEASANT SC 29464ROPER HOSPITALl
316 CALHOUN ST CHARLESTON SC 29401