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Dr. Joseph Mathews, MD

Dr. Joseph Mathews, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Joseph Mathews, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Summerville, SC and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Mathews has extensive experience in Gonadal Endocrine Disorders, Fertility Related Endocrine Disorders, and Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 2009. He is affiliated with medical facilities Trident Health System-Summerville Medical Center and Trident Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 68 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (68 reviews)

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Mathews is affiliated with Trident Medical Center Charleston, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism.

At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Mathews specializes in the areas of Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology & Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalCritical Care Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Mathews' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Mathews

4.3

68 ratings, 31 with a written review
5 Star
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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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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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Nov 06, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Sep 14, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Jan 18, 2024
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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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LIndsay – Nov 01, 2023
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Aug 17, 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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Russ Hughes – Feb 25, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Jan 12, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
8 people found this helpful
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May 29, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
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Shirley Bowen – Jun 29, 2020
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Jan 30, 2020
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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
4 people found this helpful
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Terry Goans in North Charleston, SC – Jun 25, 2019
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
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Lance in Charleston – Jun 04, 2019
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What went well
  • 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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CG in Summerville, SC – Mar 07, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 people found this helpful
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SC – Mar 07, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
6 people found this helpful
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Summerville, SC – Jan 18, 2019
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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
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Priscilla Lyle in Hilton Head Island, SC – Jul 17, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Ashley in Louisville, KY – Jan 08, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Mt. Pleasant, SC – Jul 23, 2017
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Mar 30, 2017
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Savannah, GA – Mar 08, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Joseph Mathews is the Director of Endocrinology at Palmetto Primary & Specialty Care Physcians and has extensive training in Endocrine diseases.  He started his education at The College of Charleston, where he graduated cum laude...read more
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

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  • Medical University Of South Carolina

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Medical University Of South Carolina

    Residency Hospital
  • Medical University Of South Carolina

    Internship Hospital
  • Medical University Of South Carolina

    Medical School, 2009
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology
Internal Medicine
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  • Impact of genotype and mucosal disease on skull base pneumatization in cystic fibrosis

  • Diagnosis of a Neck Mass, Dec 2010

  • Development of Third-Degree Heart block in Carcinoid Heart Disease

  • The Impact of a Dedicated Microvascular Operative and ICU Team on Free Tissue Transfer Outcomes in Head and Neck Cancer Patients

  • Melanoma of the Ear: Results of a Cartilage-Sparing Approach to Resection

  • Temporal bone pneumatization and its relationship to paranasal sinus development in cystic fibrosis, 2010 June

  • MUSC College of Medicine Teacher of the Month, February 2

  • Election into the Gold Humanism Honor Society, 2008

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Trident Health System-Summerville Medical Center

    295 Midland Pkwy
    Summerville, SC 29485
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Critical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards
  • Trident Medical Center

    9330 Medical Plaza Dr
    Charleston, SC 29406
    Recipient of 28
    hospital awards

    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

    Critical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    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.

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

    1% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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