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Dr. Gayle Richmond, MD

Dr. Gayle Richmond, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Gayle Richmond, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Murrells Inlet, SC and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Richmond has extensive experience in Gynecologic Conditions. She graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 1983. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Grand Strand Medical Center and Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 42 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (42 reviews)

Practice

4017 Highway 17 Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Telehealth available
(843) 651-6525

Dr. Richmond is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Richmond's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Richmond

3.7

42 ratings, 23 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 08, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 16, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Allison – Sep 08, 2021
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What went well
  • 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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Claire Stevens – Jan 19, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Elaine Toms – Oct 27, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Skylar D. – Oct 26, 2020
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What went well
  • 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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Robin P. Cox – Jul 01, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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May 15, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Keisha Sievers – May 13, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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leslie – Apr 09, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Gaye – Feb 17, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 07, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 23, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Joan Smith in Pawleys Island – Jan 08, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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May 14, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Apr 06, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Mar 20, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Mar 13, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Mar 09, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Mar 09, 2019
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About Me

care philosophy

I founded my practice based on the principle of compassionate care for women, by women. Few medical services are as intimate as obstetrics/gynecology, and in my opinion, no one understands a woman's body better than a woman.

biography

Dr. Gayle Richmond is the founding and managing partner of Carolina OB/GYN, a practice she established in 1988. Dr. Richmond, a graduate of Georgetown University, obtained her medical degree and completed her residency at the Medical University...read more

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

  • Prenatal Care

  • Pelvic Reconstruction Surgery

  • Gynecology

  • High Risk Obstetrics

  • Obstetric & Gynecologic Surgery

  • Obstetrics

  • Pediatric Gynecology

  • Gynecologic Surgery

  • Emergency Obstetric & Newborn Care

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Medical University Of South Carolina

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine Columbia

    Internship Hospital

  • Georgetown University Va Mc

    Undergraduate School

  • Medical University Of South Carolina

    Medical School, 1983
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Dr. Richmond is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Carolina OB/GYN LLC4017 Highway 17 Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
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    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Directions
    Carolina Ob/Gyn1007 N Fraser St Georgetown, SC 29440
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    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Directions

    Practice

    Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital606 Black River Rd Georgetown, SC 29440
    3
    Office3515 Caduceus Dr Ste D Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital

      4070 Highway 17
      Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
      Recipient of 5
      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.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Grand Strand Medical Center

      809 82nd Pkwy
      Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
      Recipient of 48
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

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

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

      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

      75%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital

      606 Black River Rd
      Georgetown, SC 29440

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

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

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

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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