Summary

Dr. Prins is a Professor of Medicine at MUSC and is board-certified. He trained at the University of Alabama-Birmingham and then completed an integrated research and clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of Minnesota. He also runs a NIH-funded laboratory aimed at understanding and treating right heart failure and pulmonary hypertension.

Dr. Prins cares for patients with multiple cardiovascular diseases. He is particularly interested in right heart failure, tricuspid regurgitation, dyspnea, and pulmonary hypertension.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 14 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Uab Hospital
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 3 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 office location

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Saw me in a timely manner

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

MUSC Health Cardiology at Ashley River Tower

25 Courtenay Drive 1st FloorCharleston, SC 29425

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Cardiovascular DiseaseNurse PractitionerInternal MedicineAnesthesiology
Accepts New Patients
4.4 
14 Years of Experience 6 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Charleston , SCCharleston , SCCharleston , SCCharleston , SC
Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School Med School: Burrell College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: University Of Florida College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kurt Prins

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Absolute Total Care (NEIC)
  • Absolute Total Care Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan
  • Aetna (Managed Choice)
  • Aetna (Open Choice)
  • Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization)
  • AllWell by Absolute Total Care
  • Ambetter from Absolute Total Care\xa0(Marketplace)
  • BCBS Blue Essentials\xa0(Marketplace)
  • Blue Choice Blue Option\xa0(Marketplace)
  • Blue Choice Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Choice HealthCare (Group Health Plan)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina
  • Cigna
  • Clover Health
  • Coventry
  • Employers Health Network (EHN)
  • First Choice VIP Care Plus Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan
  • First Choice/Select Health (NEIC)
  • First Health
  • Great West Healthcare (Part of Cigna now)
  • Humana Healthy Horizons (through March 31 2025)
  • Medcost
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan
  • Tricare
  • United HealthCare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Kurt Prins has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Kurt Prins has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Cardiologist
  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

14 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Minnesota, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Uab Hospital

Medical School

University Of Minnesota Medical SchoolGraduated in 2012

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Kurt Prins accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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What languages does Dr. Kurt Prins speak?
Dr. Kurt Prins speaks English.
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Where is Dr. Kurt Prins's office located?
Dr. Kurt Prins's office is located at 25 Courtenay Drive 1st Floor, Charleston, SC, 29425.
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