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Dr. Ivan Lamotta, MD

Dr. Ivan Lamotta, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Ivan Lamotta, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Columbia, SC and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 2003. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital and MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown. He is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 69 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (69 reviews)

Practice

1910 Blanding St Columbia, SC 29201

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Lamotta specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. See hospitals
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Dr. Lamotta's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lamotta

4.8

69 ratings, 40 with a written review
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4 Star
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2 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Shannon Habas – Jul 05, 2024
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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
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Mar 21, 2024
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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
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Feb 13, 2024
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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
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Rosa perez – Feb 08, 2024
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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
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Kathy Walden – Jan 17, 2024
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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
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Rosemarie Averhoff – Jan 07, 2024
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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
2 people found this helpful
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K. Bryant – Nov 18, 2023
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Oct 27, 2023
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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
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Charles Mckey – Oct 26, 2023
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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
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Lee Floyd – Oct 18, 2023
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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
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RGaskin – Sep 20, 2023
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jack – Aug 25, 2023
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 25, 2023
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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
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Coker – Aug 23, 2023
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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
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A Smith – Jul 27, 2023
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Robert – Jul 21, 2023
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 28, 2023
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 24, 2023
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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
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May 18, 2023
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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
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May 17, 2023
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About Me

biography

Dr. Ivan Lamotta, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Columbia, SC and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 2003. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more
  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

  • Neurological Spine Surgery

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

  • Maryland Reconstructive Spine Fellowship

    Fellowship Hospital, 2009
  • Johns Hopkins Hosp-johns Hopkins University

    Residency Hospital, 2008
  • Tulane Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 2004
  • Lsu Health Sciences Center New Orleans School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2003
  • University Of New Orleans

    Undergraduate School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Progressive Physical Therapy PA1910 Blanding St Columbia, SC 29201
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Midlands Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery PA109 Park Place Ct Lexington, SC 29072
2
  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:30am - 2:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions
Arcis Healthcare114 Gateway Corporate Blvd Ste 110 Columbia, SC 29203
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Practice

Progressive Physical Therapy PA1013 Lake Murray Blvd Irmo, SC 29063
4
  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:30am - 2:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • 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

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    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
  • 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

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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

    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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