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Dr. Ruben Mayer, MD

Dr. Ruben Mayer, MD

Internal Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Ruben Mayer, MD is an internist in Columbia, SC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT AIKEN in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital and MUSC Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (19 reviews)

The Columbia Medical Group

4540 Trenholm Rd Columbia, SC 29206

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Dr. Mayer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Mayer

4.3
19 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
5%
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1 star
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Reaching the end of his career
Dr. Mayer was once a good and kind doctor, and I'm sure he is an intelligent man, but I believe he needs to consider retirement. He'll repeat the same questions multiple times over the span of a few minutes, not seeming to remember the answers already given. His notes do not reflect what actually happens in appointments, and he doesn't remember, so it's impossible to have productive follow-up conversations. He has forgotten medication changes he made in prior visits, forgotten the entire purpose he scheduled follow-up visits, is frequently out of office, and misses diagnoses. I hope I am incorrect, but I cannot continue to recommend him as a practitioner due to these ongoing issues.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Jan 28, 2025
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Excellent skills, both interpersonal and diagnostic. Takes the time to talk with his patients and gets to know them. I feel very fortunate to have Dr. Mayer as my physician.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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T. in Lexington, SC – Oct 20, 2016
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He CARES about his patients, Excellent, knowledgeable, was able to do accurate diagnoses for my late husband when neurologist could not.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Georgia Seagle in Columbia, SC – Aug 09, 2016
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I've been a patient for many years and have always been very satisfied.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Deborah in Columbia, SC – Jan 17, 2016
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About Me

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Jeff Mincher MD is a board certified family medicine physician at AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care at Shawnee Mission With experience in family medicine obstetrics and integrative medicine Dr Mincher provides care for patients with a wide...read more
  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of South Carolina At Aiken

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Locations

The Columbia Medical Group

The Columbia Medical Group4540 Trenholm Rd Columbia, SC 29206
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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

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  • Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital

    400 Palmetto Health Pkwy
    Columbia, SC 29212
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    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.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • MUSC Medical Center

    169 Ashley Ave
    Charleston, SC 29425
    Recipient of 20
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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