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Dr. Renu Pokharna, MD

Dr. Renu Pokharna, MD

Clinical Neurophysiology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Renu Pokharna, MD is a clinical neurophysiologist in Columbia, SC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF RAJASTHAN / SAWAI MAN SINGH MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1989. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital and Prisma Health Richland Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

1.8 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 1.8 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

8 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 420 Columbia, SC 29203
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(803) 434-8050

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Pokharna specializes in the areas of Clinical Neurophysiology, Neurology & Neuromuscular Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • 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. Pokharna's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pokharna

1.8

16 ratings, 2 with a written review
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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MsSurvivor – Aug 15, 2023
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What went well
  • 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
6 people found this helpful
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Michael in Lexington, SC – Nov 22, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Renu Pokharna, MD is a clinical neurophysiologist in Columbia, SC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF RAJASTHAN / SAWAI MAN SINGH MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1989. She is affiliated with medical...read more

  • Clinical Neurophysiology

  • Neurology

  • Neuromuscular 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.

  • University Of Rajasthan / Sawai Man Singh Medical College

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Clinical Neurophysiology
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Neurology
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Neuromuscular Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Palmetto Health-USC Medical Group Neurology8 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 420 Columbia, SC 29203
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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

    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 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

    Neurosciences Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in stroke care and cranial neurosurgery

    View all 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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