Robert T. Ball Jr. MD MPH FACP
International Health, Travel & Tropical, STD Medicine
Assistant Adjunct Professor: MUSC
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4050 Bridge View Drive600 SC DhecNorth Charleston, SC 29405
Phone+1 843-953-0042
Fax+1 843-953-0051
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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 CarolinaM.P.H., 1987 - 1989
Medical University of South CarolinaFellowship, Infectious Disease, 1975 - 1977- Medical University of South CarolinaResidency, Internal Medicine, 1973 - 1975
- Medical University of South CarolinaClass of 1970
Certifications & Licensure
SC State Medical License 1975 - 2025
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- SC CME Educator of Year SC Medical Association, 2014
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 3 citationsA Series of Tattoo-associated Mycobacterium Fortuitum Infections.Todd E Schlesinger, Ashley E Wilson, Lisa Trivedi, Phillip J Latham, Robert Ball
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology. 2021-04-01 - Appropriate medical standards of crisis care.Robert T Ball, Phil A Schneider
Journal of the South Carolina Medical Association. 2011-06-01 - Influenza: seasonal and pandemic--why we should be concerned.Robert T Ball
Journal of the South Carolina Medical Association. 2008-06-01
Press Mentions
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 ForwardJuly 16th, 2020
- 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
- Fellow
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