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Dr. Thomas Bumbalo, MD

Dr. Thomas Bumbalo, MD

Pulmonary Disease*

Dr. Thomas Bumbalo, MD is a pulmonologist in Myrtle Beach, SC. Dr. Bumbalo has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease. He is affiliated with Grand Strand Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Bumbalo is affiliated with Grand Strand Medical Center Myrtle Beach, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for pulmonology.

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • TrustworthyPatients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews

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Dr. Bumbalo's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bumbalo

4.4

27 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 Star
81%
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4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
0%
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2 Star
4%
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1 Star
11%
11%

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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 01, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 06, 2021
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 23, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Bob – Sep 21, 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
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Wanda Passos Towle – Jul 19, 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
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dean Hicks – May 04, 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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Karen – Mar 05, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mitzie Wilkerson in Myrtle Beach, SC – Jan 08, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sabine in Myrtle Beach – Jun 29, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 20, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 21, 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
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Myrtle Beach, SC – Oct 22, 2016
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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
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Erica T in Myrtle Beach, SC – Aug 26, 2016
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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
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jessie Vandross in Conway, SC – Apr 13, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Carolina Health Specialists is committed to the patients of Horry, Georgetown, and Brunswick counties with facility locations throughout the Grand Strand area. All physicians are Board Certified/Board Eligible in their specialty. By providing a...read more

biography

This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Dr. Thomas S. Bumbalo III received his Bachelor of Science in Biology at Fordham University. He attended Medical School at State University of New York in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Bumbalo then completed...read more
  • Pulmonary Disease

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  • University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital
  • State University Of New York Buffalo

    Medical School
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Grand Strand Medical Center

    809 82nd Pkwy
    Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
    Recipient of 48
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

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

    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

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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

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

    1% lower than the national average

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