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Robert T. Ball Jr., MD, Infectious Disease, North Charleston, SC

Robert T.BallJr.MDMPH FACP

Infectious Disease • North Charleston, SC

International Health, Travel & Tropical, STD Medicine

Assistant Adjunct Professor: MUSC

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  • Office

    4050 Bridge View Drive
    600 SC Dhec
    North Charleston, SC 29405
    Phone+1 843-953-0042
    Fax+1 843-953-0051

Summary

  • Robert T. Ball Jr, MD MPH FACP is an Infectious Disease and Public Health specialist in Charleston, SC and is on faculty of Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). He received his medical degree from MUSC College of Medicine in 1970 and has been in practice 53 years. He was credited for diagnosing and reporting the first case of AIDS and the first case of ZIKA in SC. He specializes and publishes in I.D., Public Health, and Emerging Infectious Diseases issues. He may soon really retire.

Education & Training

  • University of South Carolina
    University of South CarolinaM.P.H., 1987 - 1989
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    Medical University of South CarolinaFellowship, Infectious Disease, 1975 - 1977
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    Medical University of South CarolinaResidency, Internal Medicine, 1973 - 1975
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    Medical University of South CarolinaClass of 1970

Certifications & Licensure

  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 1975 - 2025
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • SC CME Educator of Year SC Medical Association, 2014

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Here’s What We Know so Far About What the COVID-19 Vaccine Will Mean for Schools, Students
    Here’s What We Know so Far About What the COVID-19 Vaccine Will Mean for Schools, StudentsDecember 20th, 2020
  • SPECIAL REPORT: Living Through a Pandemic: How the Lowcountry Moves Forward
    SPECIAL REPORT: Living Through a Pandemic: How the Lowcountry Moves ForwardJuly 16th, 2020
  • Lowcountry Leaders Are Issuing Warnings as Hospitalization and Case Numbers Rise
    Lowcountry Leaders Are Issuing Warnings as Hospitalization and Case Numbers RiseJuly 10th, 2020
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Grant Support

  • SC Ryan White Program- Principal Investigator & DirectorHRSA & CDC1990–2016

Committees

  • elected member- SC 1st Congressional District, SC Board of Medical Examiners 2010 - 2014

Professional Memberships

Dr. Robert T. Ball, Dr. Robert T. Ball, MD, Dr. R Ball