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Dr. Derek Thomas, MD

Dr. Derek Thomas, MD

Cardiology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Derek Thomas, MD is a cardiologist in Sumter, SC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Howard University in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown and Prisma Health Baptist.

Practice

213 W Hampton Ave Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1379

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Thomas is affiliated with Prisma Health Baptist Columbia, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Thomas specializes in the area of Cardiovascular Disease. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
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biography

Dr. Derek Thomas, MD is a cardiologist in Sumter, SC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Howard University in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown and Prisma Health Baptist.

  • Cardiology

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  • Howard University

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Locations

Practice

Office213 W Hampton Ave Sumter, SC 29150
1

Practice

Your Health Palliative Care LLC111 Doctor Cir Columbia, SC 29203
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Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital129 N Washington St Sumter, SC 29150
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown

    2435 Forest Dr
    Columbia, SC 29204
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Prisma Health Baptist

    1330 Taylor St
    Columbia, SC 29201
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

    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

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Prisma Health Richland Hospital

    5 Richland Medical Park Dr
    Columbia, SC 29203
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

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

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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