Ploeger, Jonathan

Genetic Assistant

Jonathan joined GGC in 2019 as clinic coordinator/administrative assistant for the metabolic team based in GGC’s Charleston office. He became a genetic
assistant in 2020. He handles scheduling and patient check in, records vital signs, and provides assistance before, during, and after patient visits.
He also works with the metabolic team during clinics in GGC’s Columbia and Florence offices.

Contact Information

Office (843) 735-5094
Fax (866) 676-9881
jploeger@ggc.org

Education

B.S., Genetics, Clemson University, 2019

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Lucy's Story

When our daughter Lucy had a metabolic crisis at 7 days old, we were shocked and devastated to find out that she was born with a rare genetic disorder (MSUD). Her newborn screening results did not make it back in time to prevent the crisis, and no one at our local hospital was familiar with the disease. They did not know how to treat her. Calls were made to Greenwood Genetic Center to confirm her diagnosis and guide her care. Dr. Champaigne and Ami...

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