Dr. James A. Ball, MD | Charleston, SC | Critical Care Physician

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Dr. Ball graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 1983. He works in Charleston, SC and specializes in Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine. Dr. Ball is affiliated with Bon Secours Saint Francis Hospital.

accepting new patients
4.8

19 Ratings
43 years of experience
10 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Medical College Of Virginia Hospital
8 written reviews
4 specialties
5 areas of expertise
4 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
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Helped me with my physical problems as well as my sexual ones ;)

October 20th, 2019

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An extremely nice guy who is well known in the state for being the best at what he does which is saving lives. While some doctors turned me away saying that it was too risky, Dr. Ball did the impossible and saved my life with that surgery. Thank you so much, my wife and I still count our blessings. God speed, Dr. Ball

August 7th, 2019

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Dr. J. Austin Ball saved my life last year and set me on a path toward healing. I had not had a sleep study in many years, so Dr. Ball had me set up for a new study. I am so glad he did that! He found that I had a new kind of sleep apnea, which required a much more sophisticated c- pap machine. For the first time in years I am sleeping well! It is hard to describe how much better I feel every day! Dr. Ball has seen me through many years of numerous difficult surgeries and hospital stays. He is a brilliant diagnostician. It never takes very long for him to size up a situation and do what needs to do to get you better. I have trusted him with my life on several occasions. His staff is terrific, too.

May 1st, 2018

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Wonderful. Staff great and very thorough. Had a wait time but we'll worth the wait

December 15th, 2016

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Dr. Ball attended to a family member and I could tell that he is a very dedicated and truly caring physician. He has a friendly staff and took pains to explain in detail our concerns. I wish more doctors were like him. In addition-he painted all the artwork in his practice! That is something one does not see every day! Thanks, Dr. Ball!

March 28th, 2013

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GREAT GUY! I've been his patient for some time now and Dr. ball and his staff are just as "Down to Earth" as it gets.

June 2nd, 2011

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DR BALL was called in at roper I had stopped breathing he got me breathing again and put me in ICU. He is my friend for ever.

February 17th, 2011

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Doctor Ball took over my care after my Doctor left town. I didn't really know him but I had a really bad asthma attack and was admitted in roper. To find out my Doctor was no longer in town. Doctor Ball came and was very concernered about me and took really good care of me . I stayed for 6days. He never missed a day. Always wearing his bow.He has gotten my breathing under control and I think he is great. safed my life so many times. Thanks Dr. Ball.

October 12th, 2010

Harbor Town Pulmonary Llc

12 Farmfield Ave Ste ACharleston, SC 29407

Tel: (843) 722-1209

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Dr. James Austin Ball, MD	Dr. Muhammad Afzal, MD	Dr. Isioma Ruth Aninyei, MD	Dr. Mitchell Joseph Siegan, MD
Critical Care Medicine	Pediatrics	Infectious Disease	Anesthesiology
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4.8 (19 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)	5 (1 Rating)	0 (0 Ratings)
43 Years of Experience	19 Years of Experience	25 Years of Experience	31 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Charleston , SC	N Charleston , SC	London , KY	Charleston , SC
Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine	Med School: King Edward Medical University	Med School: MOREHOUSE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE	Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine
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Asthma
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Medical College Of Virginia Hospital

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Medical University Of South Carolina College Of MedicineGraduated in 1983

Dr. Joi Lynn Jones
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Dr. Kevin Andrew Bodker, DO
Nephrology
7 Years Exp | Charleston, SC
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Dr. Andrew Mark Hinson, MD
Critical Care Medicine
11 Years Exp | Charleston, SC
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Dr. Patricia Bethany Smith, MD
Pediatrics
9 Years Exp | Charleston, SC
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Dr. Erik Donald Oberg, MD
Emergency Medicine
24 Years Exp | Myrtle Beach, SC
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Dr. Joseph Gerald Reves, MD
Anesthesiology
57 Years Exp | Charleston, SC
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Dr. Allison Marie Whalen, MD
Critical Care Medicine
13 Years Exp | Charleston, SC
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Dr. Ramsey Michael Wehbe, MD
Hospital Medicine
13 Years Exp | Charleston, SC
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Dr. Harrison Banks Smith, MD
Critical Care Medicine
10 Years Exp | Charleston, SC
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Dr. Kristen Rae Mullinax, MD
Psychiatry
16 Years Exp | Charleston, SC
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