Summary

Dr. Russell Ditzler is a family medicine physician who also specializes in sleep medicine. He earned his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in Charleston and completed his residency training at both CEME/Palmetto General Hospital Program and Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital, focusing on family medicine. With over four decades of medical practice, Dr. Ditzler brings extensive experience to patient care. He maintains board certification in family medicine through the American Board of Family Medicine and communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Ditzler practices at Palmetto Family Medicine and is affiliated with MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Northeast in Columbia, South Carolina. His clinical expertise includes treating back pain during pregnancy and addressing back pain in children and teens. He also manages flank pain conditions for his patients. Dr. Ditzler incorporates various therapeutic approaches into treatment plans, including physical therapy and strength training programs. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.1 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.1
  • 41 years of experience
  • 48 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • CEME/Palmetto General Hosp Program
  • 6 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Palmetto Family Medicine

109 Barton Creek CtColumbia, SC 29229

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Med School: Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Russell E. Ditzler

  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicaid
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Choice Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina - PPO
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - PPO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Palmetto GBA - Medicare
  • Select Health of South Carolina
  • Select Health of South Carolina - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • United Behavioral Health
  • United Behavioral Health - HMO
  • United Behavioral Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Russell E. Ditzler has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Russell E. Ditzler has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Diabetes
  • Family Planning
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Stroke
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

41 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Family Medicine

Family Medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, South Carolina, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

CEME/Palmetto General Hosp Program
Palmetto Richland Mem Hosp, Family Medicine

Medical School

Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston ScGraduated in 1985
Medical University of South Carolina College of MedicineGraduated in 1985

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Russell Ditzler speak?
Dr. Russell Ditzler speaks English.
Is Dr. Russell Ditzler accepting new patients?
Dr. Russell Ditzler is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Russell Ditzler's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Russell Ditzler accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Russell Ditzler accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Russell Ditzler's office located?
Dr. Russell Ditzler's office is located at 109 Barton Creek Ct, Columbia, SC, 29229.
Which hospitals is Dr. Russell Ditzler affiliated with?
Dr. Russell Ditzler is affiliated with Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Northeast.

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