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Dr. Robert Puchalski, MD

Dr. Robert Puchalski, MD

Sleep Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Puchalski, MD is a sleep medicine internist in Lugoff, SC and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center and Prisma Health Richland Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 3 Star Rating (29 reviews)

Practice

15 Exchange Dr Lugoff, SC 29078

Make an Appointment

(803) 408-3277

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Puchalski specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery & Sleep Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Puchalski's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Puchalski

3.0

29 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 Star
48%
48%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
7%
7%
1 Star
45%
45%

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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
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Jan 28, 2025
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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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Jan 25, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
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Dec 16, 2024
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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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Oct 17, 2024
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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
Helpful
Aug 19, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 23, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sandra Bonfrancesco – Aug 16, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
16 people found this helpful
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Lisa Skidmore – Jul 21, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
15 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 15, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
14 people found this helpful
Helpful
L. Bennett – Dec 23, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
James N in Columbia, SC – Jan 10, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Windy Dukes in Lugoff, SC – Sep 13, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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M. Good in Columbia, SC – Sep 01, 2017
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
May S. in West Columbia, SC – Feb 04, 2016
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Sleep Spotlight

About Me

biography

Dr. Puchalski is the founding physician and Chairman at SCENT and has a special interest in obstructive sleep apnea and rhinology (including allergy). Dr. Puchalski has proudly served leadership roles in many medical specialty organizations and...read more

  • Sleep Medicine

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Allergy & Immunology

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

  • University Of Pa Health System

    Residency Hospital

  • Washington University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Sleep Medicine
†Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

South Carolina Ent. Allergy & Sleep Medicine PA15 Exchange Dr Lugoff, SC 29078
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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm
  • Directions

Practice

Office880 W Moultrie St Ste 1 Winnsboro, SC 29180
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Carolina Podiatry Group Inc.1 Medical Park Dr Bldg 3 Chester, SC 29706
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Practice

SC Fyzical LLC110 Highland Center Dr Columbia, SC 29203
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • 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

  • 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

    View all awards

    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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