background
background
Dr. Thomas Wheeler, MD

Dr. Thomas Wheeler, MD

Nephrology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Thomas Wheeler, MD is a nephrologist in Columbia, SC and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Wheeler has extensive experience in Glomerulonephritis & Nephropathy. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine in 2003. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown and Prisma Health Baptist. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

5 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 5 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Columbia Nephrology Associates PA

121 Park Central Dr Columbia, SC 29203
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(803) 369-3048

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Wheeler is affiliated with Prisma Health Baptist Columbia, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Wheeler specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Nephrology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
ADVERTISEMENT
healthgrades-rx

Save money with free prescription discounts

Optum Perks and Healthgrades are subsidiaries of RVO Health.

Experience Check

Search for experience in a specific area

Learn more about experience and why treatment frequency matters

Insurance Check

Search for your insurance carrier and choose your plan type

Dr. Wheeler's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wheeler

5.0

5 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 Star
100%
100%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
0%
0%

Your trust is our top concern. Learn more.

We monitor all reviews to ensure they comply with our guidelines and don’t include personal information, profanity, libel, defamation, harassment, obscenity or fraud.

All reviews are confirmed and audited before publication, and community members have the ability to flag inappropriate content for further review by our team.

Doctors can not pay for good reviews, nor can they pay to have negative reviews removed.

Any reviews that are deemed fraudulent or violate our guidelines will be removed immediately.

RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
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
Nena Allen – Aug 11, 2023
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Thomas Wheeler, MD?
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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jerry McRoy in Columbia, SC – Dec 08, 2017
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Thomas Wheeler, MD?
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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jane in Hopkins, SC – Jan 08, 2016
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Thomas Wheeler, MD?

Leave a review

How was your experience with Dr. Wheeler?

Know Before You Go

About Me

biography

Dr. Thomas Wheeler, MD is a nephrologist in Columbia, SC and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Wheeler has extensive experience in Glomerulonephritis & Nephropathy. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink...read more

  • Nephrology

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

  • University Of Alabama Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2006

  • University Of Alabama Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 2006

  • University Of Alabama Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 2004

  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham Heersink School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2003
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
- 
Internal Medicine
- 
Nephrology
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Healthgrades receives board action history for physicians and physician assistants. The information displayed here is sourced from independent information providers, such as state board websites, and may not be the most up-to-date information. Healthgrades makes no representations with respect to the accuracy of any information provided here and assumes no responsibility or liability for such information.

Learn more about medical license public record check

Healthgrades Tips for Getting the Best Kidney Care

Locations

Columbia Nephrology Associates PA

Columbia Nephrology Associates PA121 Park Central Dr Columbia, SC 29203
1

Affiliated Hospitals

  • MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown

    2435 Forest Dr
    Columbia, SC 29204
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • 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
Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality