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Dr. John Wells III, MD

Dr. John Wells III, MD

Ophthalmology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. John Wells III, MD is an ophthalmologist in West Columbia, SC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with Prisma Health Baptist. He is accepting new patients.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Practice

124 Sunset Ct West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 931-0077

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Wells III specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • 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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Dr. Wells III' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wells III

3.3

7 ratings, 7 with a written review
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1 Star
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 07, 2019
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What went well
  • 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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Keith Wine in Irmo, SC – Sep 26, 2018
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What went well
  • 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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Diane in Chapin, SC – Jul 16, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Sandra Morris in ST. Matthews – Jan 08, 2018
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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
4 people found this helpful
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Teresa C in Cayce SC – Oct 04, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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A Fan in West Columbia, SC – Apr 28, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
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Howard in York,SC – Apr 13, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. John Wells III, MD is an ophthalmologist in West Columbia, SC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with Prisma Health Baptist. He is accepting new patients.

  • Ophthalmology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Emory University School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 1988

  • Moorfields Eye Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1988

  • Emory University School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 1987

  • Emory University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Palmetto Retina Center LLC124 Sunset Ct West Columbia, SC 29169
1
Office2611 Forest Dr Ste 110 Columbia, SC 29204
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • 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

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    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
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