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Dr. Walter Bristow III, MD

Gastroenterology*
3.9 (15)
Map Pin Small Columbia, SC
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Walter Bristow III, MD

Dr. Walter Bristow III, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Columbia, SC. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 41 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia and is affiliated with Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown. Dr. Bristow III, completed a residency at University Ala. Patients rated Dr. Bristow III an average 3.9 star rating.

Dr. Bristow III works at Practice in Columbia, SC. They frequently treat conditions like Constipation, Intestinal Diverticulosis and Abdominal Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield and CareFirst 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. Bristow III's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Columbia Gastroenterology Associates PA
    2739 Laurel St Ste 1A, Columbia, SC 29204 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (803) 799-4800
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00

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  • Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown

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Constipation
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Abdominal Pain
Diarrhea
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Heartburn
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Dysphagia
Nausea
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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Ulcer
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Pancreatitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
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ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Food Allergy
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    About Dr. Walter Bristow III, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 41 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1407847023
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Rush-Presby-St Lukes
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University Ala
    Residency
    Internship
    • University Ala
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Walter Bristow III, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Bristow III is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Bristow III works at Practice in Columbia, SC. View the full address on Dr. Bristow III’s profile.

    Dr. Bristow III has seen patients for Constipation, Intestinal Diverticulosis and Abdominal Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Bristow III on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    15 patients have reviewed Dr. Bristow III. The overall rating for this provider is 3.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Bristow III.

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