Dr. Gary Steven Gilkeson, MD

Dr. Gary Gilkeson is a rheumatologist and internal medicine specialist with 47 years of clinical experience treating complex autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. He earned his medical degree from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and completed his residency at University of North Carolina Health System. Dr. Gilkeson speaks both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations throughout Charleston.

Dr. Gilkeson practices at multiple locations in Charleston, South Carolina, including MUSC University Hospital, MUSC Health Ashley River Tower, Roper Hospital, and Bon Secours Saint Francis Hospital. He specializes in treating systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, and Sjogren's syndrome. His expertise includes administering infusion therapy and intravenous chemotherapy to help patients manage their autoimmune conditions effectively. Patients consistently rate Dr. Gilkeson highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0 out of 5.