Summary

Dr. Kim Basu is an internal medicine physician specializing in hospital medicine with nearly three decades of clinical experience. She earned her medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School and has dedicated 29 years to caring for hospitalized patients with complex medical conditions. Dr. Basu speaks English and brings extensive expertise to her practice.

Dr. Basu practices at Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia, South Carolina, where she focuses on treating patients with serious liver conditions such as cirrhosis and upper gastrointestinal bleeding. She has particular experience managing patients with melena and coordinates comprehensive diagnostic care including pathology testing and CT scans. Her hospital-based practice also includes therapeutic hypothermia treatments for critically ill patients.

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Quick Facts

  • 1
  • 29 years of experience
  • 11 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Massachusetts Medical School
  • 2 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Dorn Va Medical Center

6439 Garners Ferry RdColumbia, SC 29209

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Speaks English
Columbia , SCMyrtle Beach , SCBrooklyn , NYColumbia , SC
Med School: University Of Massachusetts Medical School Med School: Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: University Of Lagos College Of Medicine Med School: PIKEVILLE COLLEGE SCHOOL OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kim Apala Basu

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
  • Cigna
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Kim Apala Basu has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Kim Apala Basu has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Chest Pain
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Meningitis
  • Pneumonia

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, South Carolina, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Massachusetts Medical SchoolGraduated in 1997

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Dr. Kim Basu's office is located at 6439 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC, 29209.

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