Dr. William Rambo Jr, MD
Neurosurgery*
35+ years of experience
Dr. William Rambo Jr, MD is a neurosurgeon in Columbia, SC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mercy Hospital Joplin and McLeod Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
3.7 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (27 reviews)
Practice
1910 Blanding St Columbia, SC 29201Make an Appointment
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Dr. Rambo Jr's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rambo Jr
3.7
27 ratings, 15 with a written review
| 5 star | 59% | 59% |
| 4 star | 7% | 7% |
| 3 star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 star | 7% | 7% |
| 1 star | 26% | 26% |
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William M. Rambo, Jr. is without a doubt the most incompetent "doctor" who ever lived. A deaf and blind man without any medical training could diagnose better than this idiot. Seriously, he is a real danger to your health and well being. I would call him a quack, but that would be too kind.
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
- Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Ashley Barnes – Oct 20, 2022
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Very likely
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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Doris English – May 12, 2022
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Absolutely and I do.
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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Fred Altman – Mar 23, 2022
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Dr. Rambo please call me.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Long wait times
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Bob Burg – Mar 16, 2022
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Dr Rambo is personable and explains well. He takes the patients health and well being into consideration for his recommendations on rehab after surgery.
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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Robert Pollard – Mar 15, 2022
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I have been pleased with the entire surgical experience. Dr. Rambo and his team have taken great care of me before, during, and after surgery.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 01, 2022
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I saw him in 2006. He was excellent in his diagnosis and does not rush a patient into surgery. He told me I would most probably need surgery in the future. This is 2019 and now is the time. Very impressed with a Godly doctor.
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
6 others found this helpful
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Judy Ann Poston in Summerton, SC – Feb 26, 2019
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Dr. Rambo is an excellent physician. Good listener, and patient. I can’t say the same about some in the staff, especially downtown location. A nurse there was not happy when I complained about the length of time and difficulty scheduling an MRI. She said that they refused to see me, and cancelled my appointment because I was rude. I had to find an alternate center, and I’m not sure I want to go back there again.
What went well
- Office environment
- Listened & answered questions
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Staff wasn't friendly
5 others found this helpful
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Oct 05, 2018
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Did not take time to listen to my problems and situation. Rushed me in, quickly dismissed my pain and recommended Physical therapy even after I explained my reason for not wanting to seek that kind of treatment. Felt he thought I was a drug seek. All I wanted was a steroid injection in my back. I would not recommend this doctor.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Wait times
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
4 others found this helpful
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Prosperity – Mar 26, 2018
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Wonderful, God-fearing, humble man. Worked me in quickly, listened to my symptoms, evaluated me and promptly scheduled me for surgery. Took his time to answer my questions thoroughly and educate me on why alternatives to surgery would not help. He didn't hesitate to pray over me before my surgery! My pain is gone and I can walk again. I highly recommend him.
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
- Long wait times
8 others found this helpful
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Mar 02, 2018
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I just recommended Dr. Rambo to a friend who has been through back surgery in Charlotte and is still having excruciating pain. Dr.Rambo performed a lumbar lamenectomy on me in October. I was walking the same day and after 4 weeks I was practically pain free. Dr. Rambo and his staff are talented and caring professionals! They informed me of what to expect after surgery and they were spot on. Before surgery i had to use a cane orvwalker and had unbearable pain. Now I can walk 2 miles!
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
8 others found this helpful
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Carol Roan in Sc – Jan 19, 2018
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I HAVE BEEN TO DR RAMBO THREE TIMES AND ALL THREE TIMES HE SAID I DID NOT NEED SURGERY. WELL I AM GLAD I GOT ANOTHER DR TO LOOK AT MY CASE BECAUSE NOT ONLY DID I NEED SURGERY BUT NEED IMMEDIATE SURGERY BECAUSE I HAD TWO DISC THAT WHERE BLOWN OUT AMONG OTHER DISC THAT NEED FIXING!! I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND DR RAMBO TO ANYONE. IF YOUR A PATIENT OF HIS I WOULD GET ANOTHER DR TO CHECK BEHIND HIM
What went well
No results
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
- Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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TODD RODGERS in CHAPIN SC – Feb 02, 2017
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He has really help my husband with his back Issues. He & his staff are always kind. He doesn't mind when asked so what does mean in English lol.
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
7 others found this helpful
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CB in Chapin, SC – Nov 06, 2016
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Dr. Rambo and his 2 PAs are knowledgeable, professional, and best of all, friendly. I had lower back surgery and had zero complications. I feel like a million dollars and the recovery was virtually pain-free. Would recommend anyone needing back surgery to consider Dr. Rambo.
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
8 others found this helpful
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BillyVDDS in Lexington, SC – Oct 17, 2016
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Dr. Rambo conducted two spinal surgeries on me. First, an anterior cervical C4-C5 discectomy, (July '15) and secondly a posterior cervical fusion C3-C6 (Dec.'15). Dr. Rambo is the utmost professional. He sets realistic expectations and tells it like it is. I value that and have complete confidence that I have the best chance for recovery and healing with Dr. Rambo as my surgeon. There's no need for me to consider any one else. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
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
21 others found this helpful
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Vince L. in Columbia, SC – Jan 16, 2016
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About Me
biography
Dr. William Rambo Jr, MD is a neurosurgeon in Columbia, SC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mercy Hospital Joplin and McLeod Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.Neurosurgery
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Medical University Of South Carolina
Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Learn more about medical license public record checkDr. Rambo Jr is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery
Continuing Medical Education Award, 2000
S.C. Medical Assn. Rowe Award, 2001
Focus on Agitation in Alzheimer's Disease
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Practice
Progressive Physical Therapy PA1910 Blanding St Columbia, SC 29201
Office7001 Rogers Ave Ste 501 Fort Smith, AR 72903
McLeod Regional Medical Center555 E Cheves St Florence, SC 29506
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- Mon: 8:30am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:30am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 8:30am - 2:00pm
- Sat: closed
- Sun: closed
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- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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