W. Shawn Ghent, MD, FCCP

Dr. W. Shawn Ghent is an internal medicine physician who specializes in pulmonology, bringing 37 years of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and completed his residency at CEME/Palmetto General Hospital Program. Dr. Ghent holds the distinction of being a Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP), a certification that recognizes advanced expertise in pulmonary medicine. He provides care to patients in English.

Dr. Ghent practices at Carolina Pulmonary with locations in West Columbia and Columbia, South Carolina, and maintains hospital privileges at MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown. His clinical expertise focuses on treating chronic lung disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including cases where patients have additional health conditions. He performs specialized diagnostic procedures including pulmonary function testing to evaluate lung capacity and breathing …patterns, as well as stress echocardiograms and CT scans to provide comprehensive respiratory care. Patients have given Dr. Ghent an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 on Vitals.