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Dr. Thomas Newland, MD

Dr. Thomas Newland, MD

Ophthalmology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Thomas Newland, MD is an ophthalmologist in Walterboro, SC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 1992. He is affiliated with Colleton Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (13 reviews)

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Newland specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Good CommunicationPatients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Newland's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Newland

3.6

13 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
62%
62%
4 Star
0%
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3 Star
8%
8%
2 Star
0%
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1 Star
31%
31%

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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
Helpful
Jim Bryan – Sep 17, 2024
Dr. Newland's Reply –
Thank you for the wonderful review!
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 31, 2024
Dr. Newland's Reply –
Thank you so much for the excellent review!
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Mar 14, 2024
Dr. Newland's Reply –
Thank you for the 5-star review!
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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
Helpful
Jan 20, 2024
Dr. Newland's Reply –
Thank you for the excellent review!
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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
Helpful
chg – Aug 20, 2023
Dr. Newland's Reply –
Thank you for the 5-star review!
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • 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
Helpful
Steve F. – Jul 25, 2023
We are disappointed that we did not meet your...Read More
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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
William in Walterboro, SC – May 31, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Elbert Massad in Summerville, SC – Mar 20, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Thomas Newland MD is a board certified ophthalmologist and ophthalmic surgeon He completed his undergraduate degree at the College of Charleston and continued on to attend medical school locally at the Medical University of South Carolina Dr Newland...read more
  • Ophthalmology

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  • St John Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Kresge Eye Institute

    Residency Hospital
  • Medical University Of South Carolina

    Residency Hospital
  • Medical University Of South Carolina

    Medical School, 1992
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
Ophthalmology
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Colleton Medical Center

    501 Robertson Blvd
    Walterboro, SC 29488
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    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.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

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