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Phillip Prest, DO, General Surgery, Columbia, SC

Phillip John Prest DO FACOS, FACS

Trauma Surgery & Surgical Critical Care


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  • 2 Medical Park RdSte 300Columbia, SC 29203

  • Phone+1 803-434-8800

  • Fax+1 803-434-8802

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Summary

  • Phillip Prest, DO, FACOS, FACS, is a general surgeon specializing in trauma surgery and surgical critical care, based in Columbia, SC. He completed his fellowship in Surgical Critical Care at Emory University School of Medicine and graduated in 2008 from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is an Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery at the University of South Carolina, affiliated with Prisma Health. Dr. Prest has expertise in trauma, surgical critical care, and acute care surgery. His published works include topics on ostomy closure, rib fracture stabilization, trauma training, intracranial hemorrhage progression in traumatic brain injury, and surgical nutrition.

Education & Training

  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Surgical Critical Care, 2013 - 2015
  • Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2008

Certifications & Licensure

  • SC State Medical License
    SC State License 2015 - 2025
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State License 2013 - 2016
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State License 2008 - 2014
  • Surgery
    AOA Board of Surgery Surgery
  • Surgical Critical Care (CAQ)
    AOA Board of Surgery Surgical Critical Care (CAQ)

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