Duncan Allen Holaday, MD

Dr. Duncan Holaday is an experienced Emergency Room Physician currently serving at MUSC Health Chester Medical Center. With over 30 years of full-time emergency room experience, Dr. Holaday has demonstrated expertise in providing high-quality medical care in challenging environments. Prior to his current position, Dr. Holaday served as an ER Physician at Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Winnsboro, South Carolina. His extensive work history and long-term service in emergency medicine demonstrate his commitment to patient care and dedication to his profession. Dr. Holaday's career also includes significant contributions to underserved communities, notably at the Cheyenne River Health Facility in Eagle Butte, South Dakota. As an ER Physician at this remote Indian Health Service (IHS) facility, he provided crucial medical care. Dr. Holaday's ability to adapt to diverse health care settings underscores his versatility and commitment to addressing health care needs across different populations. Throughout his career, Dr. Holaday has maintained active medical licenses and certifications, ensuring he stays current with advancements in emergency medicine. His certifications include Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Basic Life Support (BLS), among others. Dr. Holaday's medical journey began with his education at the Medical College of Virginia, where he earned his medical degree. He furthered his training with a one-year General Surgery Internship at David Grant Medical Center in Travis AFB, California. Outside of his medical career, Dr. Holaday is a devoted husband and father. He balances his professional responsibilities with a commitment to his family and community, embodying the values of compassion, integrity, and service in his personal and professional life.