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Dr. Candace Chidester, MD

Dr. Candace Chidester, MD

Emergency Medicine*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Candace Chidester, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Charleston, SC and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from West Virginia University in 1978. She is affiliated with United Hospital Center.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 3 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (3 reviews)

Practice

109 Bee St Charleston, SC 29401

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(843) 577-5011

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Chidester specializes in the area of Emergency Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Good Nurse Communication
    Patients said they had good communication with nurses. • See hospitals
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Dr. Chidester's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chidester

4.7

3 ratings
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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About Me

biography

Dr. Candace Chidester, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Charleston, SC and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from West Virginia University in 1978. She is affiliated with United Hospital Center.

  • Emergency Medicine

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  • West Virginia University

    Medical School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Emergency Medicine®
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Emergency Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center109 Bee St Charleston, SC 29401
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • United Hospital Center

    327 Medical Park Dr
    Bridgeport, WV 26330
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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