Dr. Edwin Smith, MD

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Dr. Smith practices Internal Medicine and Rheumatology in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Edwin Smith graduated with an MD 30 years ago.

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View Contact Information: 135 Rutledge Avenue
Charleston, SC 29403

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Specialties: Internal Medicine, Rheumatology
Gender: Male
Education: Education information, including: Medical School attended, years since graduation, and Residency, are all available in the Detailed Report.
Years Since Graduation: 30
Five-Star Recognition: HealthGrades Recognized and Five-Star designations are available in the Detailed Report.
Group Practice: Medical University of South Carolina - Rheumatology & Immunology
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Year Joined Practice: 1984*
Title: Professor of Medicine*
Care Philosophy: Active treatment of arthritis gives the best result*
What is Rheumatology?: Rheumatology is the study of rheumatic illnesses, especially arthritis. A rheumatologist is a physician who diagnoses and treats arthritis and other conditions associated with joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This physician specializes in non-surgical treatment of diseases, and works with patients who have unexplained conditions such as weakness, fever, fatigue and weight loss. The rheumatologist also treats patients with lupus, scleroderma, gout, vasculitis, fibromyalgia and other disorders.

Professional Experience

Professional Affiliations/Memberships: American College of Rheumatology Fellow (1984)
Participation in Clinical Trials: Yes*
Publications: 2005, The prevalence of osteoporosis and osteopenia among African Americans with early rheumatoid arthritis: the impact of ethnic- specific normative data., J Natl Med Assn *; 2003, Persistent down-regulation of Fli1, a suppressor of collagen transcription, in fibrotic scleroderma skin., Am J Pathol *; 2003, Selective stimulation of collagen synthesis in the presence of costimulatory insulin signaling by connective tissue growth factor in scleroderma fibroblasts., Arthritis Rheum *; 2001, The Raynaud’s Treatment Study: Biofeedback protocols and acquistion of temperature biofeedback skills., Applied psychophysiology and biofeedback. *
Physician Treats: Scleroderma, Raynaud's disease, Rheumatologic disease *

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Provides Patients With Access to a Nurse: Yes*

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