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Dr. Chad Crigger, MD, MPH is an urologist in North Charleston, SC specializing in urology (urinary tract disease) and pediatric urology. He graduated from Joan C Edwards - Marshall University in 2016 and has 10 years of experience. Dr. Chad Crigger, MD, MPH is affiliated with MUSC Health and MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital.
Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.
Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.
The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:
People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.
Robotic Surgery
Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.
There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.
Dr. Chad Crigger, MD, MPH graduated from Joan C Edwards - Marshall University in 2016. He completed residency at West Virginia University Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Urology and has a state license in Maryland.
Medical School: Joan C Edwards - Marshall University (2016)
Residency: West Virginia University Hospital (2021)
Board Certification: American Board of Urology (2025)
Licensed In: Maryland
Dr. Chad Crigger, MD, MPH appears to accept the following insurance providers: Medcost, Aetna Medicare, Cigna Medicare, WellCare, Healthy Blue Medicaid by Blue Choice, United HealthCare, Great West Healthcare (Part of Cigna now), Blue Choice Medicaid, Humana ChoiceCare PPO (Group Health Plan) (through March 31, 2025), Cigna, Veterans' Affairs Community Care Network (CCN), Molina Healthcare, Tricare, Coventry, Employers Health Network (EHN), First Health, Clover Health, BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace), AllWell by Absolute Total Care, Aetna (Open Choice), First Choice Next, Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators, Aetna (Exclusive Choice), First Choice/Select Health (NEIC), Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace), Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina, Aetna (Managed Choice), Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization), Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP), Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC), Absolute Total Care (NEIC), Medicare A & B (Traditional Medicare), Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Group Health Plan (GHP), Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace) and BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace).
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Chad Crigger, MD, MPH. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$2,342
DA VINCI SP $1,500 |
Da Vinci Surgical System $842 |
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$1,047
GENERAL BPH $487 |
LITHOVUE $265 |
Rezum $98 |
ADVANTAGE FIT $68 |
Greenlight $48 |
Other $81 |
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$251
DEFLUX $251 |
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$127
DEFLUX $127 |
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$102
INTERSTIM $90 |
VERIFY $12 |
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$394
INTERSTIM $87 |
XTANDI $85 |
ETHICON $60 |
JELMYTO $49 |
KEYTRUDA $26 |
Other $86 |
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| $1,500 | |
| $825 |
Dr. Crigger is a reconstructive pediatric urologist who cares for children with complex conditions of the bladder, kidneys, and urinary tract. His clinical interests include bladder exstrophy and epispadias, complex urinary and genital reconstruction, disorders of sexual development, and supporting lifelong urinary health from infancy through adulthood.
