Dr. Gerald Fishman, MD

Family Medicine*MaleAge 74

Family Medicine*

Dr. Gerald Fishman, MD is a family medicine physician in Columbia, SC and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 1977. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital and Lexington Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Gerald Fishman, MD

Harbison Medical Associates

1526 Lake Murray Blvd Columbia, SC 29212
Telehealth availableTelehealth services available
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Accepting new patients

At a Glance

  • 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
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Fishman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fishman

4.6

19 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
84%
84%
4 Star
5%
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3 Star
5%
5%
2 Star
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1 Star
5%
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
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
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Amy Holbrooks – Oct 07, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 28, 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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SC – Jan 08, 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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SC – Oct 23, 2018
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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
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Columbia, SC – Aug 18, 2016
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biography

Dr. Gerald Fishman, MD is a family medicine physician in Columbia, SC and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 1977. He is affiliated with medical facilities such...read more
  • Family Medicine

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  • Augusta University Medical College Of Georgia

    Medical School, 1977
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Locations

Harbison Medical Associates

Harbison Medical Associates1526 Lake Murray Blvd Columbia, SC 29212
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lexington Medical Center

    2720 Sunset Blvd
    West Columbia, SC 29169
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    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

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital

    400 Palmetto Health Pkwy
    Columbia, SC 29212
    Recipient of 2
    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

    View all awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

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

    2% 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
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