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Dr. Benson Messer, MD

Dr. Benson Messer, MD

Emergency Medicine*

Dr. Benson Messer, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Columbia, SC. He is affiliated with medical facilities Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital and MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown. He is accepting new patients.

1 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 1 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

2435 Forest Dr Columbia, SC 29204

Make an Appointment

(803) 361-1282

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Messer specializes in the area of Emergency Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
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Dr. Messer's Reviews

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8 ratings, 6 with a written review
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Not a good Doctor
I had thyroid surgery. I have been in pain. He gave me no recommendations for my pain. He have me less than 1 minute to talk. He did not care at all. I am not sure why he is a doctor if he can't speak with his patients. Terrible experience with this provider.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Apr 28, 2025
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Dismissiveand rushing
After throwing up for hours and being very clear about being unable to keep any food or liquids down i get a two second “conversation” telling me my stomach is just sensitive. Then proceeded to prescribe medication that i need to eat first. He walked in and walked right out. A complete waste of money mental energy and time. Go somewhere else if Dr. Messer is your doctor.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Mar 24, 2025
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Horrible Doctor
Very dismissive and talked to me like I was a bother. Appointment lasted only two minutes when he said there is nothing I can do for you! Didn’t even greet my daughter(the patient).
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Sheena G. – Feb 17, 2025
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Horrendous treatment
Saw this MD at Parkridge. Worst doctor I’ve ever seen. He spoke to me like my abusive stepfather and there was no resolution to any of my problems. Beyond awful. Horrendous.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Dec 04, 2022
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He’s horrible! The hospital is horrible! I had a med port put in there and got MRSA. I returned several times for help and they just accused me of being a drug addict. I had to go to another hospital to have emergency surgery to remove it. I have never been treated so bad in my life! He’s evil and should not be allowed to practice medicine.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Apr 24, 2021
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I came to the er with a severe neck spasm. Couldn't turn my head and could hardly lift my arms over my head. He walks in and the first thing he does is accuse me of being a drug abuser. When I told him I'm not even there for medication, I'm there to find out what is wrong with my neck he kept pushing and accusing me of being a drug addict. I've never been so insulted in all my life. I am a single mom of 2 teenagers and work two job an average of 80 hours a week. I came there for help not insults
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Columbia, SC – Oct 06, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Benson Messer, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Columbia, SC. He is affiliated with medical facilities Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital and MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown. He is accepting new patients.

  • Emergency Medicine

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Locations

Practice

MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown2435 Forest Dr Columbia, SC 29204
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Office14 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 350 Columbia, SC 29203
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MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Northeast120 Gateway Corporate Blvd Columbia, SC 29203
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Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital400 Palmetto Health Pkwy Columbia, SC 29212
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital

    400 Palmetto Health Pkwy
    Columbia, SC 29212
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown

    2435 Forest Dr
    Columbia, SC 29204
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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