Dr. James R. Brennan, MD | Columbia, SC | Endocrinology

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Dr. James Brennan is an endocrinologist who specializes in diabetes and metabolism, as well as internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University and completed his residency at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. With 46 years of clinical experience, Dr. Brennan brings extensive expertise to treating hormonal disorders and metabolic conditions. He speaks English.

Dr. Brennan practices at MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown and sees patients in Columbia, South Carolina. He focuses on managing chronic kidney disease and treating various stages of kidney disease progression. His practice includes expertise with autoinjectors for medication delivery and insulin pen management for diabetes care. Patients rate Dr. Brennan 3.1 out of 5 stars on average.

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accepting new patients
3.1

14 Ratings
46 years of experience
15 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
University Of Kentucky Medical Center
5 written reviews
2 specialties
16 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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I went to see Dr. Brennan to get some answers about symptoms I was having due to hypothyroidism. He was disinterested in what I had to say and offered no help at all. The office visit was a complete waste of my time.

January 16th, 2021

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I came to him for help. He laughed when I showed him my bow legs, frontal bossing, and recess chin from bone disease. He showed no compassion and never gave me my finale test results. He is as evil as they come.

April 23rd, 2019

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He had theory that wasn't right and then told me he couldn't help me without even looking at anything else. I didn't fit into his cookie cutter theory, so he pushed me along to another doctor instead of even trying to help me. The same thing happened to a friend in the same office by another docs around the same time.

November 11th, 2015

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I feel rushed when I see him. Does not regard my opions a valid. Will not try new treatments. I am getting a new doctor for my thyroid treatment. I do not like to be on the assembly line.

May 7th, 2011

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I recently started seeing him for the possibility of Graves disease. He seems to be caring and not the "I know it all type" So far he has explored my symptoms to ensure the right diagnosis. He wasn't in and out, he actually went over everything with me. Which sets him apart from alot of other doctors. The only complaint I have is that I live a hour away. Other than that he's great!

November 3rd, 2010

Laurel Endocrine And Thyroid Specialists Pa

1740 Saint Julian PlColumbia, SC 29204

Tel: (803) 256-3534

Mon7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Tue7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Wed7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Thu7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Fri7:30 am - 12:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. James Robert Brennan, MD	Dr. Miteshkumar Babubhai Patel, MD	Dr. Ellen Cregan Humphries, MD	Dr. James Thelbert Fields, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism	Anesthesiology	Pediatrics	Hospital Medicine
Accepts New Patients
3.1 (14 Ratings)	3.5 (2 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3 (4 Ratings)
46 Years of Experience	23 Years of Experience	41 Years of Experience	24 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Columbia , SC	Pittsburgh , PA	West Columbia , SC	Columbia , SC
Med School: Medical College Of Georgia At Georgia Regents University	Med School: Kempegowda Institute Of Medical Sciences	Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine
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Acromegaly
Addison Disease
Cushing Disease
Diabetes
Diabetes (Types I & II)
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
Fatigue
Gland Issues
Hormones
Hyperthyroidism
Hypopituitarism
Hypothyroidism
Internal Medicine
Osteoporosis
Pituitary Diseases
Thyroid Diseases

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Kentucky Medical Center

Medical School

Medical College Of Georgia At Georgia Regents UniversityGraduated in 1980

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