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Dr. John Wharton, MD

Dr. John Wharton, MD

Cardiology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. John Wharton, MD is a cardiologist in Charleston, SC and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Wharton has extensive experience in Heart Conditions. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1980. He is affiliated with MUSC Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (20 reviews)

MUSC Health Ashley River Tower

25 Courtenay Dr # 100A Charleston, SC 29425
(843) 876-4766

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Wharton is affiliated with MUSC Medical Center Charleston, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Wharton is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Wharton specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Wharton's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wharton

4.8

20 ratings, 10 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Robert J. Isakson Sr. – Sep 25, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Paul Roopra – Jul 12, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 25, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kumar Viswanathan – Feb 24, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Beth – Aug 10, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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David Vennard – Mar 02, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Patricia Maccariella-Hafey – Oct 27, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Melle Sensibaugh in Florence, SC – Jun 01, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
13 people found this helpful
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Pam in SC – Jan 21, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
17 people found this helpful
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Clarence Snyder in Hilton Head Island, SC – Jun 02, 2017
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biography

Dr. John Wharton, MD is a cardiologist in Charleston, SC and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Wharton has extensive experience in Heart Conditions. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1980. He is affiliated with MUSC Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • Cardiology

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  • University Calif

    Residency Hospital

  • University Calif

    Internship Hospital

  • Duke University Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1984

  • Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
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Internal Medicine
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  • Non-pharmacological therapies for atrial fibrillation.

  • Radiofrequency catheter ablation of supraventricular tachycardia substrates following Mustard and Senning operations., 2000

  • Ablation of atrial fibrillation: A procedure come of age?, 2001

  • Catheter ablation of ventricular tachycardia in patients with structural heart disease using cooled RF energy: Results of a prospective multicenter study., 2000

Dr. Wharton is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Locations

    MUSC Health Ashley River Tower

    MUSC Health Ashley River Tower25 Courtenay Dr # 100A Charleston, SC 29425
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • MUSC Medical Center

      169 Ashley Ave
      Charleston, SC 29425
      Recipient of 20
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      78%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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