Four cardiologists join Providence Health
July 18, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Health introduces Providence Heart, a new cardiology practice that includes the addition of four highly-esteemed cardiologists ready to serve the residents of the Midlands.
Daniel Pinckney Bouknight, MD, FACC
Christopher J. Huffman, MD, FACC
J. William (Bill) Phillips, III, MD, FACC
Rodney G. Rhinehart, MD, FACC
Dr. Bouknight Dr. Huffman Dr. Phillips Dr. Rhinehart
“We are pleased to have Providence Heart join Providence Health,” says Market Chief Executive Officer Scott Campbell. “Providence Health is South Carolina’s leader for cardiac care. The addition of these four well-regarded cardiologists further strengthens our ability to deliver needed cardiac services to our community.”
Providence Heart will begin seeing patients July 18, 2016, and will be located at 1655 Bernardin, Suite 220 which is on Providence Health’s downtown campus. To schedule an appointment call 803.409.7170 or toll-free at 855.704.3280.
Daniel Pinckney Bouknight, MD, FACC
Dr. Bouknight received his medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine here in Columbia, SC, after receiving a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Furman University in Greenville, SC. He was the Chief Resident in internal medicine at University of South Carolina School of Medicine where he also completed his internship in the same field. He completed a fellowship in cardiology and a fellowship in interventional cardiology at University of Texas Health Sciences Center. Dr. Bouknight is board certified in interventional cardiology, cardiovascular disease, and internal medicine. His professional affiliations include the Medical Journal Club of South Carolina, American Medical Association, American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, American Society of Echocardiography, and the Columbia Medical Society. From 2003 to 2005 he served as the Chief of Cardiology at Providence Hospital, where he has also served as Chief of Staff.
Christopher J. Huffman, MD
Dr. Huffman received his medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine here in Columbia, SC, after receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Philosophy from Yale University. After completing a residency and internship in internal medicine at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, NY, he completed a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at Georgetown University/Medstar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. He then returned to New York City to complete a fellowship in interventional cardiology at New York University Langone Medical Center. Dr. Huffman has co-authored over a dozen research publications and presentations and is certified in cardiovascular disease, vascular interpretation, nuclear cardiology, echocardiography, and internal medicine.
J. William (Bill) Phillips, III, MD, FACC
Dr. Phillips received his medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine here in Columbia, SC, after receiving a Bachelor of Science in Biology from The Citadel in Charleston. He completed a residency and internship in internal medicine at University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, where he completed fellowships in both cardiology (as the Chief Cardiology Fellow) and interventional cardiology. Dr. Phillips is board certified in interventional cardiology, cardiovascular disease, and internal medicine. His professional affiliations include the American College of Cardiology, American Medical Association, Columbia Medical Society, ACP/ASIM. He has authored dozens of abstracts, manuscripts and presentations, and serves on the USC School of Medicine Alumni Board.
Rodney G. Rhinehart, MD, FACC
Dr. Rhinehart received his medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine here in Columbia, SC. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at University of South Carolina School of Medicine in which he served as Chief Resident. He also completed his general cardiology fellowship at University of South Carolina School of Medicine where he was the Chief Cardiology fellow. Dr. Rhinehart completed a fellowship in interventional cardiology from Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Board certified in interventional cardiology, cardiovascular disease, and internal medicine, Dr. Rhinehart’s professional affiliations include the Medical Journal Club of South Carolina, American Medical Association, American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, American Society of Echocardiography, and the Columbia Medical Society.
For more information, visit http://www.providencephysicians-sc.com/locations/providence-heart/.
