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

Renu Kishor Pokharna

8 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 420Columbia, SC 29203
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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NeurologyNeurologyNeurologyNeurology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
1.8 
41 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience 65 Years of Experience 6 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Columbia , SCNew York , NYColumbia , SCNew York , NY
Med School: Sawai Man Singh Medical College Med School: Newcastle University UK Med School: Medical University of South Carolina Med School: The Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by 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

Renu Kishor Pokharna has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

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

Renu Kishor Pokharna holds an active medical license in the state of South Carolina.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of South Carolina that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Sawai Man Singh Medical College in 1985.

NPI Number

Renu Kishor Pokharna's NPI number is 1508870874.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Renu Kishor Pokharna speak?
Renu Kishor Pokharna speaks English.
Is Renu Kishor Pokharna accepting new patients?
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Where is Renu Kishor Pokharna's office located?
Renu Kishor Pokharna's office is located at 8 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 420, Columbia, SC, 29203.
Which hospitals is Renu Kishor Pokharna affiliated with?
Renu Kishor Pokharna is affiliated with Palmetto Health Richland Hospital.
Does Renu Kishor Pokharna accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Renu Kishor Pokharna accepts on their Vitals profile.

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