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Heather Nicole Pastva, PA is an experienced and highly-rated internal medicine provider in Columbia, SC. With a patient satisfaction rating of 4.9 out of 5 based on 79 ratings, she is known for her understanding of patients' needs and fears, providing a comforting and positive experience. Heather Nicole Pastva is a board-certified physician assistant who offers services to adults and adults aged 65 and up, and she is accepting new patients. Prisma Health Internal Medicine-Sunset Drive is the location where Heather Nicole Pastva practices. Patients can expect a genuine and relaxed atmosphere, with a confident and dedicated team. The clinic accepts various insurance providers, including Absolute Total Care Medicaid, Aetna Medicare, BCBS Blue Essentials, and more.Generated from the website

Prisma Health, located in Columbia, SC, offers a comprehensive range of medical services designed to meet the needs of patients and their families. Through its various departments, including Prisma Health Children's Services, the organization emphasizes a commitment to providing quality care and support for a diverse patient population. In addition to clinical services, Prisma Health prioritizes patient engagement with resources like MyChart and price estimates, ensuring transparency and accessibility for all. The organization also fosters community involvement through careers, giving opportunities, and educational events aimed at enhancing health and wellness in the region. Generated from the website

Pradeep Bollu, MD, MBA, is a graduate of Kurnool Medical College in Kurnool, India. After receiving his medical degree, he completed an internship in internal medicine and a residency in neurology at the University of Missouri in Columbia. He then completed his fellowship training in sleep medicine and is board certified in neurology, sleep medicine, electromyography and headache medicine. Dr. Bollu is currently a member and a diplomate of American Academy of Sleep Medicine and a clinical professor of neurology with the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. Before joining Prisma Health, he worked as faculty at the University of Missouri, supervising residents and fellows as the associate program director for the neurology residency and sleep medicine fellowship. He also served as the associate director for sleep disorders center at MU Health Care. Bollu predominantly practices outpatient neurology at Taylor Street in Columbia, South Carolina. He sees a diverse population of patients with neurologic illnesses including chronic migraines, sleep disorders (sleep apnea, hypersomnia, narcolepsy), headaches, spasticity, dystonia and Parkinson's disease. He offers comprehensive neurologic care along with many procedural interventions such as botulinum injection therapy (for migraines, dystonia, spasticity, etc.), deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapy, duopa infusion therapy, nerve blocks for headaches and trigger point injections. Dr. Bollu has numerous peer-reviewed articles, case reports and book chapters. He is the editor of the book Neurochemistry in Clinical Practice, and is co-editor of the book Sleep Issues in Neuromuscular Diseases.