Alexander Podboy
MUSC Health Gastroenterology at Ashley River Tower
Office
25 Courtenay Dr
2nd Floor
Charleston, SC 29425
About
Dr. Podboy cares for adult patients with a wide range of gastrointestinal and pancreatobiliary conditions, including achalasia, esophageal motility disorders, gastroparesis, complex strictures, gastric outlet obstruction, and diseases of the pancreas and bile ducts. He specializes in advanced minimally invasive procedures such as POEM and G-POEM for motility disorders, endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty and revision of prior bariatric surgery, ERCP, cholangioscopy, EUS, and advanced techniques for removing precancerous or early cancerous tissue.
He has a particular interest in achalasia, foregut motility disorders, and complex pancreatic and biliary disease. His care approach emphasizes minimally invasive treatment options and individualized plans tailored to each patient's needs.
Before joining MUSC, Dr. Podboy was on faculty at the University of Virginia, where he helped develop multidisciplinary programs in advanced endoscopy, bariatric endoscopy, and esophageal motility care. His ongoing research aims to better understand the immune mechanisms that drive achalasia and gastroparesis, using advanced tools such as single-cell sequencing and machine-learning models to improve diagnosis and treatment.
Dr. Podboy remains committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care supported by a collaborative team of specialists dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for individuals with complex gastrointestinal conditions.
Alexander Podboy
Dr. Alexander J. Podboy is a board-certified gastroenterologist and interventional endoscopist at MUSC Health. He completed his residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, followed by a gastroenterology fellowship at Stanford University and an advanced endoscopy fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Through this training, he developed expertise in complex therapeutic endoscopy, motility disorders of the esophagus and stomach, and minimally invasive endobariatric procedures.Dr. Podboy cares for adult patients with a wide range of gastrointestinal and pancreatobiliary conditions, including achalasia, esophageal motility disorders, gastroparesis, complex strictures, gastric outlet obstruction, and diseases of the pancreas and bile ducts. He specializes in advanced minimally invasive procedures such as POEM and G-POEM for motility disorders, endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty and revision of prior bariatric surgery, ERCP, cholangioscopy, EUS, and advanced techniques for removing precancerous or early cancerous tissue.
He has a particular interest in achalasia, foregut motility disorders, and complex pancreatic and biliary disease. His care approach emphasizes minimally invasive treatment options and individualized plans tailored to each patient's needs.
Before joining MUSC, Dr. Podboy was on faculty at the University of Virginia, where he helped develop multidisciplinary programs in advanced endoscopy, bariatric endoscopy, and esophageal motility care. His ongoing research aims to better understand the immune mechanisms that drive achalasia and gastroparesis, using advanced tools such as single-cell sequencing and machine-learning models to improve diagnosis and treatment.
Dr. Podboy remains committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care supported by a collaborative team of specialists dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for individuals with complex gastrointestinal conditions.
Primary Specialty
Gastroenterologist
Practice
MUSC Health Gastroenterology at Ashley River Tower
Not Accepting New Patients
Insurances Accepted
Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization), Aetna (Managed Choice), Aetna (Open Choice), Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace), BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace), Blue Choice Blue Option (Marketplace), Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC), Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Choice HealthCare (Group Health Plan), Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP), Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators, Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina, Cigna, Coventry, Employers Health Network (EHN), First Health, Great West Healthcare (Part of Cigna now), Medcost, Tricare, United HealthCare, AllWell by Absolute Total Care, Clover Health, Absolute Total Care (NEIC), Blue Choice Medicaid, First Choice/Select Health (NEIC), Molina Healthcare, WellCare, Absolute Total Care Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan, First Choice VIP Care Plus Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan, Molina Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan, Humana Healthy Horizons (through March 31, 2025), Humana Medicare (through March 31, 2025), Humana ChoiceCare PPO (Group Health Plan) (through March 31, 2025), Aetna (Exclusive Choice), First Choice Next, Veterans' Affairs Community Care Network (CCN), Medicare A & B (Traditional Medicare), Aetna Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Healthy Blue Medicaid by Blue Choice, Cigna Medicare
Degrees
Medical Doctor
Office Name
MUSC Health Gastroenterology at Ashley River Tower
Languages
English
Services
Alexander Podboy provides gastroenterology services in Charleston, SC. A Gastroenterologist is a physician of internal medicine who specializes in diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases of the digestive system. A gastroenterologist is concerned with the normal function of the digestive system; making sure that it is working properly to dispose of bodily waste.
Please call MUSC Health Gastroenterology at Ashley River Tower at to schedule an appointment in Charleston, SC or to get more information. Additional Services Surgeon
Please call MUSC Health Gastroenterology at Ashley River Tower at to schedule an appointment in Charleston, SC or to get more information. Additional Services Surgeon
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