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Dr. Valerie Skinner, MD

Dr. Valerie Skinner, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Valerie Skinner, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in West Columbia, SC and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT AIKEN in 1997. She is affiliated with Lexington Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Lexington Women's Care West Columbia

222 E Medical Ln Ste 300 West Columbia, SC 29169

Dr. Skinner is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
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Dr. Skinner's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Skinner

3.9
12 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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Absolutely LOVED Dr. Skinner. She is compassionate and really seems to care about her patients. Would recommend her to anyone. She is the best
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
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Sylvia – Jan 29, 2020
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Dr. Skinner performed my abdominal hysterectomy. Dr. Skinner prepared me for the surgery by taking the time to explain exactly what to expect and what the surgery would include. Though I felt well educated, I was still anxious due to the anticipated pain factor. Dr. Skinner performed a flawless surgery. I am 2 weeks post-op and feel amazing. I never really experienced pain, just soreness. Anyone facing a hysterectomy is in good hands with Dr. Skinner.
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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Rhonda in Lexington, SC – Aug 06, 2017
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Dr. Skinner I thought had extremely awesome bedside manners before my surgery & the morning I was released from LMC. I felt like Dr. Skinner's nurse showed no signs of compasion after my surgery. It was made clear once they did my surgery & collected their money they felt they no longer owed me respect, or compassion. This unprofessional behavior was displayed by the entire office staff as well as Dr. Skinner and her nurse. I'm guessing her nurse hasn't ever had a hysterectomy by c-section!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
8 others found this helpful
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Cheryl Sawyer in gaston Sc – Aug 13, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Valerie Skinner, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in West Columbia, SC and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT AIKEN in 1997. She is affiliated with Lexington Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • University Of South Carolina At Aiken

    Medical School, 1997
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Dr. Skinner is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Locations

    Lexington Women's Care West Columbia

    Lexington Women's Care West Columbia222 E Medical Ln Ste 300 West Columbia, SC 29169
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Lexington Medical Center

      2720 Sunset Blvd
      West Columbia, SC 29169
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      82%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      7% higher than the national average

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