Summary

Dr. Renu Pokharna is a neurologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the nervous system. She earned her medical degree from Sawai Man Singh Medical College and brings over four decades of experience to her practice. Dr. Pokharna communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Pokharna practices at Palmetto Health Richland Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina. She focuses on treating multiple sclerosis and its various forms, including primary progressive and progressive relapsing types. Her expertise includes providing infusion therapy and intravenous chemotherapy treatments for patients managing complex neurological conditions. Patients have given her an average rating of 1.8 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 1.8
  • 41 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Sawai Man Singh Medical College
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Dr. Renu Kishor Pokharna

8 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 420Columbia, SC 29203

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Dr. Renu Kishor Pokharna, MDDr. Cinthi Pillai, MDDr. William Edwin Green III, MDDr. Edward Mcdonnell Kendall, MD
NeurologyNeurologyNeurologyNeurology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
1.8 
4.4 
41 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Columbia , SCNew York , NYColumbia , SCColumbia , SC
Med School: Sawai Man Singh Medical College Med School: Newcastle University UK Med School: Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Renu Kishor Pokharna

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Absolute Total Care - Ambetter
  • Absolute Total Care (Centene)
  • Aetna Medicare
  • BCBS Blue Essentials
  • BCBS PPC
  • BCBSSC Blue Reedy Exchange Product (Upstate)
  • BCBSSC State Health Plan (PEBA)
  • BlueChoiceMyChoice Advantage
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna Medicare
  • Companion Benefit Alternatives
  • CorVel Workers Compensation
  • Evernorth Behavioral Health
  • Humana - Healthy Horizons
  • Humana Choice Care
  • Liberty Advantage
  • Logistics Health
  • Magellan
  • MedCost
  • Medicare (Traditional Fee-for-Service)
  • Multiplan/PHCS
  • NHC Advantage
  • Optum Behavioral Health
  • Promise Health Plan
  • Select Health Medicare
  • Spectera
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Veterans Affairs Community Care Network - VACCN
  • Wellcare (Centene)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Renu Kishor Pokharna has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Renu Kishor Pokharna has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Electromyography
  • Epilepsy
  • Headache
  • Migraine Disorder
  • Migraine Disorders
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Neurologist
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

41 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, South Carolina, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Sawai Man Singh Medical CollegeGraduated in 1985

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Renu Pokharna accepting new patients?
Dr. Renu Pokharna is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Renu Pokharna's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Which hospitals is Dr. Renu Pokharna affiliated with?
Dr. Renu Pokharna is affiliated with Palmetto Health Richland Hospital.
Does Dr. Renu Pokharna accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Renu Pokharna has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. Renu Pokharna speak?
Dr. Renu Pokharna speaks English.
Does Dr. Renu Pokharna accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Renu Pokharna accepts on their Vitals profile.

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