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Dr. Thomas Newland, MD

Dr. Thomas Newland, MD

Ophthalmology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Thomas Newland, MD is an ophthalmologist in Walterboro, SC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 1992. He is affiliated with Colleton Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (13 reviews)
Accepting New Patients
459 Spruce St
Walterboro, SC 29488

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise • Dr. Newland specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. 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
  • Good Communication • Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Newland's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Newland

3.6
13 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 star
62%
62%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
8%
8%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
31%
31%

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Wonderful experience.
Very knowledgeable and professional.
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
Helpful
Jim Bryan – Sep 17, 2024
Dr. Newland's Reply –
Thank you for the wonderful review!
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Competent & Professional
Felt very comfortable with Dr. Newland … professional & caring
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
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 31, 2024
Dr. Newland's Reply –
Thank you so much for the excellent review!
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Dr. is very good been seeing him for a number of years
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
No results
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Mar 14, 2024
Dr. Newland's Reply –
Thank you for the 5-star review!
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Dr Newland is an excellent doctor. Entire staff very friendly and professional.
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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Jan 20, 2024
Dr. Newland's Reply –
Thank you for the excellent review!
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Very likely! I’ve been a patient for 20 years.
Dr. Newland is always willing to answer questions and explain any issues, probable causes and options.
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
Helpful
chg – Aug 20, 2023
Dr. Newland's Reply –
Thank you for the 5-star review!
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I was left sitting in an exam room for an hour after my appointment was scheduled. I spoke to the staff, and they shared he was getting back from lunch. Very disrespectful. I left without getting treated. I will not use him again.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Steve F. – Jul 25, 2023
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Dr. Newland was very informative and patient with my questions. His staff is top notch and professional. He had a lot of patients but in the waiting room. The patients seemed to be happy as they were there for something relating to catracts.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
William in Walterboro, SC – May 31, 2018
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My grandson had a horrible experience while having surgery for styes. Dr. Newland was in too big a hurry to wait for the numbing injections to take effect and starting making incisions causing intense pain. Additional injections were also ineffective and he continued with the surgery with no numbing. He told the young man to stop jerking and screaming instead of taking the time to determine why he was causing so much pain. Dr. Newland apparently didn't want other patients and associates to hear
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
Helpful
Elbert Massad in Summerville, SC – Mar 20, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Thomas Newland MD is a board certified ophthalmologist and ophthalmic surgeon He completed his undergraduate degree at the College of Charleston and continued on to attend medical school locally at the Medical University of South Carolina Dr Newland...read more

  • Ophthalmology

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  • St John Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Kresge Eye Institute

    Residency Hospital

  • Medical University Of South Carolina

    Residency Hospital

  • Medical University Of South Carolina

    Medical School, 1992
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
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Ophthalmology
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Colleton Medical Center

    501 Robertson Blvd
    Walterboro, SC 29488
    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.

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

    1% lower 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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