Dr. W Shawn Ghent, MD

Internal Medicine*MaleAge 64

Internal Medicine*

Dr. W Shawn Ghent, MD is an internist in West Columbia, SC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Ghent has extensive experience in Respiratory Tract Conditions, Obstructive Lung Disease, and Interstitial Lung Disease. He graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center and Lexington Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. W Shawn Ghent, MD

Carolina Pulmonary - West Columbia

2728 Sunset Blvd Ste 104 West Columbia, SC 29169
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Accepting new patients

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Ghent specializes in the area of Pulmonary Disease. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. 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. Ghent's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ghent

3.0
13 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
15%
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1 star
38%
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I love Dr Ghent. He spends the time showing me my CT scans and answers all my questions. He helps me manage my COPD regularly and his staff that do the PFT are wonderful.
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
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Gayle in Lexington, SC – Nov 03, 2024
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Sleep medication
I was being seen for a re evaluation of my C PAP supplies I had not been sleeping very well. I had just lost my mother and had been through surgery two weeks prior to remove a mass from my left kidney. I asked for a recommendation for a sleep med to help me during this hard time. Dr Ghent told me he wouldn’t give me anything because that would make me an addict and he wasn’t going to contribute to anyone’s addiction. He was very cold and disrespectful and made me cry. I have since changed practices.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Hurt patient – Aug 30, 2024
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Doesn’t listen well
I had Covid in 2021 oxygen levels fell to 52% amazingly I lived. Afterwards I was diagnosed with narcolepsy this doctor would not listen and he believed everyone wanted strong supplements. He was very judgmental. He assumes to much to be a good doctor
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Roc – May 23, 2024
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Chose not to proceed with seeing this doctor again
Horrible bedside manners. Very dismissive. He didn't listen well and automatically suggested as a candidate for surgery without getting the biopsy done first, which was the reason being referred to him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Mar 26, 2024
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Not helpful with situation presented.
Not helpful and dismissive.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
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Sep 03, 2023
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Very thorough
Dr Ghent was very attentive and motivated to get to the bottom of my problem. I'm very happy with treatment I received.
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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May 17, 2023
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Dismissive
Doctor Ghent was dismissive and inattentive. Likewise, it appears he takes the position that what he thinks about pain is what the person should feel - not what the patient is experiencing. If you are his patient, listen very carefully.....you may want a second opinion. I obtained one, and glad I did.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Keiffa – Dec 27, 2022
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Great Dr
Had to be checked for breathing issues, Dr Ghent and staff were outstanding
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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Jun 01, 2022
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I had appointment with this physician today and was completely disappointed. His bedside manner was non existent. I’ve been prescribed a certain medication for sleep for years at this point, by a pain management doctor. It’s NOT AN OPIATE. He basically shamed me for being on that certain medication. The only medication mind you that would help with my chronic pain and sleep issues. He was rude and very condescending. The only thing that’s keeping me from giving him one star is because of his staff. They were great. One last thing, I heard him talking to his staff about how much of a dump his NE office is and one of nurses was bit by some kind insect. Save your time and your money. Find someone that will look at the issues you have and that will understand those issues. This “doctor” won’t.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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May 19, 2020
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Disgusting Dr and workers. Liars and abusers. harmful.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
Helpful
Mar 09, 2018
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I am a healthcare provider and I will be sending all my pulmonary problems to Dr. Ghent
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
Columbia, SC – Jan 03, 2017
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biography

Dr. W Shawn Ghent, MD is an internist in West Columbia, SC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Ghent has extensive experience in Respiratory Tract Conditions, Obstructive Lung Disease, and Interstitial Lung Disease. He...read more
  • Internal Medicine

  • Pulmonary Disease

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  • University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine Columbia

    Fellowship Hospital, 1993
  • University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine Columbia

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Pulmonary Disease
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Locations

Carolina Pulmonary - West Columbia

Carolina Pulmonary - West Columbia2728 Sunset Blvd Ste 104 West Columbia, SC 29169
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Carolina Pulmonary - Northeast Columbia

Carolina Pulmonary - Northeast Columbia3016 Longtown Commons Dr Ste 405 Columbia, SC 29229
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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

    View all patient feedback
  • 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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