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Dr. Barbara Head, MD

Obstetrics
3.1 (16)
Map Pin Small North Charleston, SC
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Barbara Head, MD

Dr. Barbara Head, MD is an Obstetrics Specialist in North Charleston, SC. They specialize in Obstetrics, has 30 years of experience. They graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University and is affiliated with Henrico Doctors' Hospital, Johnston-Willis Hospital, Chippenham Hospital, Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center and University Medical Center. Dr. Head, completed a residency at Med University Of South Carolina. Patients rated Dr. Head an average 3.1 star rating.

Dr. Head works at MUSC Health North Area Medical Pavilion in North Charleston, SC with other offices in Charleston, SC. They frequently treat conditions like Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus, Intrauterine Growth Restriction and Gestational Diabetes along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Head's Office Locations

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    MUSC Health North Area Medical Pavilion
    8992 University Blvd Fl 3, North Charleston, SC 29406 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 792-8439
  2. 2
    MUSC Women's Health - Cannon St
    135 Cannon St, Charleston, SC 29425 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 876-0098

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Henrico Doctors' Hospital
  • Johnston-Willis Hospital
  • Chippenham Hospital
  • Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center
  • University Medical Center

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    3.1
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    Based on 16 ratings
    Patient Ratings (16)
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    About Dr. Barbara Head, MD

    Specialties
    • Obstetrics
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 30 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1295795854
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Med University Of South Carolina
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Virginia Commonwealth University
    Medical Education

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Barbara Head, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Head is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Head has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Head has seen patients for Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus, Intrauterine Growth Restriction and Gestational Diabetes, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Head on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    16 patients have reviewed Dr. Head. The overall rating for this provider is 3.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Head.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Head, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Head appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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