Tracy Caldwell, NP
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Internal Medicine
Specialty
Adolescent Medicine,
Emergency Medicine,
Preventive Medicine
Medical Expertise of Tracy Caldwell, NP
Tracy's line of expertise includes preventative medicine, anxiety, women's health, and chronic disease management of conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol.
About Tracy Caldwell, NP
Tracy Caldwell, NP is a nurse practitioner providing care to patients in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina at MUSC Primary Care.
Conditions Treated
Acid Reflux (GER / GERD)
Asthma
COPD (Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diabetes - Type 2
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Overweight and Obesity
Procedures & Services
Cancer Screening
Shingles (Zoster) Vaccine
Stop Smoking
Weight Loss
Patient Education Resources
Do I need surgery for my ACL injury?
The decision to have surgery for an ACL injury typically depends on the severity of the injury and the individual's activity level and goals. In general, if you are an athlete or have an active li...
The decision to have surgery for an ACL injury typically depends on the severity of the injury and the individual's activity level and goals. In general, if you are an athlete or have an active li...
I have atrial fibrillation. Why did my doctor prescribe anticoagulants?
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a type of arrhythmia, or irregular heart rhythm, that can increase the risk of blood clots forming in the heart. These clots can then travel to other parts of the body, s...
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a type of arrhythmia, or irregular heart rhythm, that can increase the risk of blood clots forming in the heart. These clots can then travel to other parts of the body, s...
I snore regularly. Should I be worried about sleep apnea?
Snoring is a common symptom of sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder that causes a person to stop breathing for short periods of time during sleep. People with sleep apnea often snore loudly and frequ...
Snoring is a common symptom of sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder that causes a person to stop breathing for short periods of time during sleep. People with sleep apnea often snore loudly and frequ...
What are the risks for an adult with atrial septal defect?
Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a congenital heart defect in which there is a hole in the wall (septum) that separates the two upper chambers of the heart (the atria). In adults, the risks associated wi...
Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a congenital heart defect in which there is a hole in the wall (septum) that separates the two upper chambers of the heart (the atria). In adults, the risks associated wi...
When should I consider taking a medication for osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a condition that causes the bones to become brittle and fragile, increasing the risk of fractures. Medications for osteoporosis are typically recommended when a person is at high risk ...
Osteoporosis is a condition that causes the bones to become brittle and fragile, increasing the risk of fractures. Medications for osteoporosis are typically recommended when a person is at high risk ...
Education & Training
- Medical Degree: University of Missouri-Kansas City, Masters in Nursing
- Undergraduate: University of Missouri-Kansas City, BS in Nursing
Professional Affiliations
MUSC primary care
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has offered top-quality care to patients in South Carolina and beyond since 1824. As the first medical school in the South and a nationally recognized academic medical center, MUSC is at the forefront of the latest advances in medicine, groundbreaking research, and technology.
Patients at MUSC benefit from access to world-class physicians working in a multidisciplinary team approach to care that involves the close collaboration of specialists from across the medical spectrum. Incorporating clinical research and basic science into our everyday matrix, patients can be sure that the latest protocols and research findings are employed in developing their individual treatment plans. Our focus on providing state-of-the-art care means better outcomes for patients and that is how we’re changing what’s possible in health care.
Patients at MUSC benefit from access to world-class physicians working in a multidisciplinary team approach to care that involves the close collaboration of specialists from across the medical spectrum. Incorporating clinical research and basic science into our everyday matrix, patients can be sure that the latest protocols and research findings are employed in developing their individual treatment plans. Our focus on providing state-of-the-art care means better outcomes for patients and that is how we’re changing what’s possible in health care.