Dr. Zachary Gatlin Coward, MD

Dr. Zachary Coward is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine, bringing 14 years of clinical experience to patient care. He earned his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, establishing a strong foundation in comprehensive adult healthcare. His dual specialization allows him to provide both primary internal medicine care and specialized inpatient hospital treatment. Dr. Coward is fluent in English and Spanish, enabling him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Coward practices at Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina, and maintains an affiliation with Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. His clinical expertise focuses on managing high blood pressure and hypertensive emergencies, as well as treating chronic kidney disease. He performs essential diagnostic procedures including complete blood count testing, kidney function assessments through creatinine testing, …and comprehensive chemistry panels to evaluate overall health status.