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Dr. Brabham Hester, MD

Dr. Brabham Hester, MD

Family Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Brabham Hester, MD is a family medicine physician in Columbia, SC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities Prisma Health Baptist and Prisma Health Richland Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 4 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

5900 Garners Ferry Rd Columbia, SC 29209
Telehealth available

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Dr. Hester's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hester

4.0
10 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
70%
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4 star
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3 star
10%
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2 star
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1 star
20%
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Best GP!
Dr. Hester is very professional,and respectful and compassionate. He is very knowledgeable and pays close attention to the patient's concerns! I have been his patient for over twenty years and only see the best in the medical field. I am certified in nursing. I will travel wherever necessary to see the best doctors in their specialty.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kathleen T Hicks – Jan 17, 2024
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Great doctor
I was first acquainted with Dr Martha Parker-Hester through my mother-in-law. I accompanied her to some appointments when she was older. I was very impressed and decided to change doctors. She was not accepting new patients at that moment but Dr Martin Hester was so I decided to give him a try. I’ve never regretted the change. Dr. Hester is easy to talk to, listens carefully, explains things well, answers questions thoroughly and spends as much time with you as necessary. He seems very intelligent and well-educated but not arrogant. You want to have a good doctor looking at your health issues but “bedside manner” is also important to me. I think he rates highly in both areas.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Janice Reyes – Aug 25, 2022
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I’ve been seeing Hester for years and he is always courteous, patient, and explains my medical treatment clearly. Additionally over time he has gotten to know and that has positively impacted my health. He always gives me plenty of time. He is personable although that does not detract from his treatment when it comes to severe injury or illness.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 27, 2021
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I have not seen this doctor in years. While I was seeing him, I found him to be more of a joker, always clowning around, even when I needed a serious physician. He never seemed to take me seriously. The final straw was when he started me on a new medication. He told me nothing about it, so I "googled it". There was one med it said not to take with this one, and I was on it. My faith in him plummeted. I know several others with similar experiences. We are all in the medical field.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Columbia, SC – Feb 03, 2017
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Dr. Brabham Hester, MD is a family medicine physician in Columbia, SC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more
  • Family Medicine

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  • Palmetto Richland Mem Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine Columbia

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

South Hampton Family Practice5900 Garners Ferry Rd Columbia, SC 29209
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Prisma Health Baptist

    1330 Taylor St
    Columbia, SC 29201
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Prisma Health Richland Hospital

    5 Richland Medical Park Dr
    Columbia, SC 29203
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

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

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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