Dr. Kimberly D Rakes-stephens M.D.
Hospitalist
501 Robertson Blvd Walterboro SC, 29488About
Dr. Kimberly Rakes-stephens is a hospitalist practicing in Walterboro, SC. Dr. Rakes-stephens specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Rakes-stephens manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Rakes-stephens works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
Education and Training
East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine 1994
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Dementia
- Pneumonia
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Peter Scott Carnohan M.D.2461 Sidneys Road Walterboro SC 29488
- Dr. George Lee Mccaskill M.D.501 Robertson Blvd Walterboro SC 29488