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Dr. Paula Belmar, MD

Dr. Paula Belmar, MD

Internal Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Paula Belmar, MD is an internist in Camden, SC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 1990. She is affiliated with MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (25 reviews)

MUSC Health Primary Care Haile St.

1344 Haile St Camden, SC 29020
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Belmar specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Pediatrics. 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
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Belmar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Belmar

4.4
25 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 star
80%
80%
4 star
4%
4%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
8%
8%
1 star
8%
8%

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Dr. Paula Belmar and Staff
the Doctor is very busy and it's a challenge to get an appointment with her. However, we are very pleased with my experience with Dr. Belmar and staff. We have always been able to talk to the Doctor Belmar and get our problems resolved. Very nice and helpful in explaining how to take the medicine prescribed, the medicine was called into my pharmacy (express Scripts) and it was ready to be sent immediately. Please do not pay attention to the 3, 2...lower stars.
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
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
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Miguel.M – Jul 10, 2024
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Time to find a new doctor
Dr. Belmar use to be a good doctor. It is hard to get an appointment with her when needed. When you get test results done you never hear back and have to call to find out what is going on. When I do see her for a yearly exam she asks what are you here for. Shouldnt she know that when I come in? I am asked what medicines do I take. She prescribed them to me, she should know what I take! All my records should be in the computer but I have to tell her every time my past history. Time to find a new doctor.
What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Aug 26, 2022
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I first met Dr. Belmar when she was the visiting physician for my husband who was hospitalized. She has a calm and reassuring demeanor and is willing to listen when a patient speaks. She referred to my husband to several other doctors because he has a lot of problems, and each visit yielded results of better health for him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Ruth M – Jul 30, 2021
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Dr. Belmar has been my doctor for 16 years. She is the best doctor I have ever had. She cares about her patients, she listens to your issues and does not rush you out of the office. She will try and exhaust all avenues before sending you to a specialist. She is very very thorough with her work. She is very professional and adds her own personal touch with her patients. She cares about people and it shows through her work. I am blessed to have her as mine and my children's doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Erin Christensen – Apr 26, 2021
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Dr. Paula Belmar is professional, personable and engaging. She has provided my wife and I competent care, a consistently accurate diagnosis and methodical treatment plans. We’re never made to feel rushed and she shares her medically sound judgment during treatment. Dr. Belmar is an “A+” physician!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
Helpful
Steve & Carole – Jul 09, 2019
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Dr Belmar is excellent and my husband, son & myself have been patients of hers for almost 20 years. She is very caring & really listens to me when I see her. My only problem is the office staff. When trying to schedule an appointment with her, they ALWAYS try to push us to other doctors & are pretty rude when we come in. If I could find another doctor as good as Dr Belmar & as close (45 minute drive), we would switch just because of the office staff. I wish Dr Belmar had never joined Sentinel.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Mar 28, 2019
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The best Doctor you will find around here!! We are lucky to have her in Kershaw County!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Nov 30, 2018
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Have had two appointments with Dr. Belmar and will not be back. Wait time isn't awful, and the staff is extremely pleasant. But Dr. Belmar herself has awful bedside manners. All of my concerns are never fully addressed, check ups are not thorough at all, and I was talked to in a demeaning way when asking questions.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
2 others found this helpful
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Jun 15, 2018
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Dr Belmar is the best doctor I have ever been to. She is caring, extremely knowledgeable and very thorough in her exams.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Vanessa Cox in Camden, SC – Aug 11, 2017
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I think Dr. Belmar is absolutely wonderful. She is thorough, knowledgeable and very easy to talk to. I have been looking for a good doctor for four years, and I have finally found one!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Elizabeth Thomas in Columbia, SC – May 10, 2017
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Dr. Belmar takes the time to understand and answer as many questions as she can. She listens to issues and does not make a patient feel rushed. She is willing to try what ever needs to be done to find satisfactory resolutions to health problems.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Patricia Temple in Elgin, SC – Feb 03, 2016
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Dr. Belmar is an OUTSTANDING doctor in every possible way! Highly recommended!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
Helpful
Madison, GA – Jan 13, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Paula Belmar, MD is an internist in Camden, SC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 1990. She is affiliated with MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Internal Medicine

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

  • Bridgeport Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • New York Medical College

    Medical School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
American Board of Pediatrics®
Pediatrics
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.

Locations

MUSC Health Primary Care Haile St.

MUSC Health Primary Care Haile St.1344 Haile St Camden, SC 29020
1

MUSC Health Primary Care Elgin

MUSC Health Primary Care Elgin2689 Highway 1 S Elgin, SC 29045
2

MUSC Health Primary Care Lugoff

MUSC Health Primary Care Lugoff710 Dewitt Dr Lugoff, SC 29078
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center

    1315 Roberts St
    Camden, SC 29020
    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.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

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

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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