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Dr. Thomas Bumbalo, MD

Dr. Thomas Bumbalo, MD

Pulmonary Disease*

Dr. Thomas Bumbalo, MD is a pulmonologist in Myrtle Beach, SC. Dr. Bumbalo has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease. He is affiliated with Grand Strand Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (27 reviews)

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Dr. Bumbalo is affiliated with Grand Strand Medical Center Myrtle Beach, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for pulmonology.

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  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
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Dr. Bumbalo's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bumbalo

4.4
27 ratings, 14 with a written review
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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A very good pulmonologist.
As a patient of Dr. Bumbalo, I have always found him to be on time to every appointment, very knowledgeable and well respected by other doctors of mine, internal medicine, family Dr., cardiologist, rheumatologist, I would never hesitate to recommend Dr. Bumbalo to anyone looking for a good pulmonologist.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 01, 2024
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Hard to say. I went for testing, Never laid eyes on him. Called my results in to my internist. After ten years, it almost matched my baseline and said I had "COPD". Something I didn't have from my original test.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
1 other person found this helpful
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Dec 06, 2021
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Dr. Bumbalo is kind, caring and knowledgeable. He's always on time and always takes the time to explain everything thoroughly in easy to understand language. If I were able to, I'd give him more than 5 stars!
What went well
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Feb 23, 2021
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Dr. Bumbalo has been my doctor for about four years now. I think so much of him that when I discovered he didn't accept my new insurance it made no difference to me. He's still my doctor. As with all things in life, you get what you pay for. He's the best.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Bob – Sep 21, 2020
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He is the BEST Doctor and person. I am so thankful to have him as my Doctor.He is being my Doctor for almost 3 years.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Wanda Passos Towle – Jul 19, 2020
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He’s the BEST. He shows compassion and is keenly aware of his patients and their concerns. He spends enough time with his patients as necessary. A GREAT GUY and Dr.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Dean Hicks – May 04, 2020
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Absolutely love this doctor, he gets how i feel and understands my illness. Staff is extremely friendly, location is easy to find, and Dr Bumbalo is fantastic.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Karen – Mar 05, 2020
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Dr. Bumbalo is very informative and i have never felt rushed by him. He seems to really care about his patients. I would recommend him
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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Mitzie Wilkerson in Myrtle Beach, SC – Jan 08, 2019
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Extremely knowledgeable in his field. Great listener. Very Personable and Friendly. Explained my options and made recommendations. Took charge of my care. After all this is my lung and I would like to breathe for some time to come.
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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Sabine in Myrtle Beach – Jun 29, 2018
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Thought Dr Bumbalo very patient and caring. I felt he understood my condition and put me at ease. i would recommend him, but his nurse is very brisk and didn't seem to be focused in me ad a patient at all. receptionists are the same.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 others found this helpful
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Apr 20, 2018
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Was the worst experience with a Dr office I have ever encountered. After seeing the Dr I had to go to the ER for the same reasons I had seen the Dr. Bumbalo. I contacted the Drs office when they opened and requested to speak with Dr Bumbalo’s nurse so I could one let Dr Bumbalo know was still encountering problems and two see how we needed to proceed. The receptionist took the message and said they would call. 5pm came and no call from the Drs office. I call at 8am the next day and they proceed
What went well
  • Wait times
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
3 others found this helpful
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Feb 21, 2018
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Dr. Bumbalo is my Pulmonologist! My first visit with him was for a 2nd opinion re; my lung disease. That 1st visit did it for me. I'm thrilled I found a Doctor that takes time to explain my condition and what to expect. I was hospitalized recently for another illness and didn't think to put his name down at admissions. I saw him last week, he said please notify me the next time, I want to be in the loop and perhaps run a few tests. I give him 20 stars. Marilynn
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
11 others found this helpful
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Myrtle Beach, SC – Oct 22, 2016
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I brought my asthmatic daughter to Dr. Bumbalo for treatment. He and his staff were amazing, thorough and caring. Dr. Bumbalo put my daughter on a maintenance program for her asthma and she is doing amazing. She has not used her rescue inhaler in over three weeks, when she used to use it daily. She is no longer sneezing, coughing or wheezing on a daily basis. I am thrilled with this doctor and his team.
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
9 others found this helpful
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Erica T in Myrtle Beach, SC – Aug 26, 2016
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Dr. Bumbalo, very caring and very nice!
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
9 others found this helpful
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Jessie Vandross in Conway, SC – Apr 13, 2016
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care philosophy

Carolina Health Specialists is committed to the patients of Horry, Georgetown, and Brunswick counties with facility locations throughout the Grand Strand area. All physicians are Board Certified/Board Eligible in their specialty. By providing a...read more

biography

This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Dr. Thomas S. Bumbalo III received his Bachelor of Science in Biology at Fordham University. He attended Medical School at State University of New York in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Bumbalo then completed...read more
  • Pulmonary Disease

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    Medical School
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • 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

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    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

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