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Dr. Merritt King III, MD

Dr. Merritt King III, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Merritt King III, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Little River, SC and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Saba University School of Medicine in 2005. He is affiliated with McLeod Loris Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

3980 Highway 9 E Ste 110 Little River, SC 29566

Dr. King III is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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Dr. King III's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. King III

3.7
19 ratings, 8 with a written review
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Dr. Merritt King III
Dr. King delivered my two amazing boys healthy even though we were high risk. He has always tried to help me through pain even though he didn’t exactly understand what was causing it. He has never let me go unheard, unseen, or left alone. He may have a strong wait time- but that is due to the surplus of patients that came from other OBGYN offices closing. He does his best with what he has. He will not BS you or cut around the bush. I owe Dr. King so much for helping me through two incredibly challenging pregnancies and delivering my babies to this earth safely.
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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Ashley K. – Nov 19, 2024
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He is the best on the beach
He has delivered my two children done a hysterectomy and I am forever grateful for his care !
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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Kelsie – Nov 29, 2023
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Best doctor!
Dr. King and his staff, Marsha, Melissa and Susan are all amazing! Dr. King saved my life multiple times. He's the most caring, professional doctor.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Angie – Feb 18, 2023
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Amazing doctoe & staff
Dr king first found my breast cancer, and quite literally saved my life. When i was pregnant he went above and beyond. He is so caring and patient, and answered all questions . He took amazing care of me and my baby. I would recommend him to all women!
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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Jan 27, 2023
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I don't understand why the negative comments bc I had Dr King when I was pregnant with my daughter 2 years ago, my 4th child, and between all 4 doctors for all 4 of my pregnancies, he was the best one I came across!!! I had absolutely no problems with this doctor or his staff at all!! It just goes to show that everyone has different experiences and you can't actually rely on what others say bc you might actually have the best experience with this doctor or your worse! You never know until you go!
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Brandy – Dec 15, 2021
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He missed some serious complications that I was/ am having with my pregnancy and I'm in my 2nd trimester. I found out after I was sent to the high risk doctor in another town. Then Dr. King tells me that because I complained about his nurse that means I don't trust his staff and I burned the bridge with his nurse and I need to see someone else. He then tells me that he is also dismissing me from his services because my health conditions are too complicated for him and he doesn't feel like he can handle my treatment anymore. I was told on the phone that the nurses notes show that she had spoken with Dr. King about my concerns but when my husband and I spoke to Dr. King in person he said that he was in surgery all day and had not spoken to her, that she is a triage nurse and speaks for him. So then she falsified medical notes? This is just a summary of what we have went through with this doctor and his nurse. DO NOT go to this doctor. Do NOT trust him with you and your baby's lives.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Aug 09, 2021
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Dishonest and unprofessional. Do your research for documented complaints to the medical board
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
9 others found this helpful
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Aug 07, 2019
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Avoid at all costs! Thoroughly do your research and background check.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
12 others found this helpful
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Mar 28, 2019
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Dr. Merritt King III, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Little River, SC and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Saba University School of Medicine in 2005. He is affiliated with McLeod Loris Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Saba University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2005
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Dr. King III is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Locations

    Practice

    McLeod Primary Care Seacoast3980 Highway 9 E Ste 110 Little River, SC 29566
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    Practice

    North Strand Ob./Gyn. Pc3617 Casey St Ste A Loris, SC 29569
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    McLeod Health Loris3655 Mitchell St Loris, SC 29569
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    Practice

    McLeod Seacoast4000 Highway 9 E Little River, SC 29566
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