Name: Dr. Jan H. Burger
Specialty: Family Medicine
Subspecialty: General Family Medicine
Qualification/Board Certification:board certification is not listed in the provided profile
Affiliation(s): Dorchester Medical Associates
Location: Summerville, South Carolina
Languages Spoken: English
Accepting New Patients: Yes
NPI Number: 1215001979
Source: Uploaded U.S. News doctor profile
About the Doctor
Dr. Jan H. Burger is a family medicine doctor who provides general primary care services for patients in Summerville, South Carolina. Family medicine physicians help patients with routine checkups, preventive care, chronic disease management, physical exams, vaccinations, and referrals to specialists when needed.
Dr. Burger practices at Dorchester Medical Associates. His profile highlights experience in treating chronic hypertension, coronary artery disease, diabetes, and high cholesterol. Patient feedback notes his attentiveness, caring approach, and careful consideration of treatment options.
Key profile highlights include:
- More than 21 years of medical experience
- Family medicine and primary care focus
- Expertise in hypertension, coronary artery disease, diabetes, and high cholesterol
- Accepting new patients
- 4.2 out of 5 patient rating listed on the profile
- 189 patient reviews listed
- English-speaking provider
- Practices at Dorchester Medical Associates
Education & Training
Dr. Burger’s education and training include medical school and family medicine residency.
Medical School: University of Pretoria Faculty of Medicine
Residency: Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, Family Medicine, 2002–2005
Fellowship/Additional Training: Not listed in the provided profile
South Carolina Medical License: Active through 2027
Medical Conditions Treated
As a family medicine physician, Dr. Burger may treat a wide range of common adult and family health concerns. His profile specifically highlights hypertension, coronary artery disease, diabetes, and high cholesterol.
Common conditions treated may include:
- Chronic hypertension
- High blood pressure
- Coronary artery disease
- Chronic diabetes
- High cholesterol
- Hyperlipidemia
- Allergies
- Asthma
- Cold and flu symptoms
- Minor infections
- Respiratory infections
- Digestive concerns
- Preventive health concerns
- General wellness concerns
- Routine adult and family health issues
Medical Procedures Performed
Family medicine doctors usually provide non-surgical care, preventive screenings, routine exams, chronic disease monitoring, and basic in-office medical services. Dr. Burger may also refer patients to specialists when advanced testing or specialized treatment is needed.
Common procedures and treatments may include:
- Annual physical exams
- Routine health checkups
- Preventive health screenings
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Diabetes monitoring
- Cholesterol screening
- Heart health risk assessment
- Vaccinations and immunizations
- Basic in-office testing
- Medication management
- Chronic disease follow-up
- General illness treatment
- Wellness consultations
- Specialist referrals
Services Offered
Dr. Burger provides family medicine and primary care services for patients who need regular medical support, preventive care, and help managing long-term health conditions. His care may include routine checkups, medication review, chronic disease monitoring, health screenings, and guidance for everyday medical concerns.
Services may include:
- Primary care visits
- Annual wellness exams
- Preventive care
- Routine physicals
- Hypertension management
- Diabetes care and monitoring
- High cholesterol management
- Coronary artery disease follow-up
- Medication review and refills
- Vaccination services
- General illness visits
- Health risk assessment
- Lifestyle and wellness counseling
- Referrals to specialists
- Long-term follow-up for ongoing health conditions
Patients should contact the office directly to confirm current services, appointment availability, telehealth options, and insurance participation.
Accepted Insurances
The provided profile lists the following accepted insurance plans:
- AmeriHealth Caritas
- Centene
- Cigna
- CMS Medicare
- Elevance
- Molina
- United Healthcare
- Medicare
- Medicaid
Accepted plan types listed include:
- HMO
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- POS
- PPO
Patients should confirm coverage directly with the doctor’s office and insurance provider before scheduling an appointment.
Practice Locations
Location 1 Address: 102 Harth Pl, Summerville, SC 29485
Practice Name: Dorchester Medical Associates
Phone: (843) 875-7901
Location 2
No second office location is listed in the provided profile.
Hospital Affiliations
No hospital affiliation is listed in the provided profile.
Reviews
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