background
background
Dr. Stephen Metropol, MD

Dr. Stephen Metropol, MD

General Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Stephen Metropol, MD is a general surgeon in Columbia, SC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital and Prisma Health Baptist. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Practice

1333 Taylor St Ste 3A Columbia, SC 29201

Make an Appointment

(803) 254-4707

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Metropol is affiliated with Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital Columbia, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Metropol specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
ADVERTISEMENT
healthgrades-rx

Save money with free prescription discounts

Optum Perks and Healthgrades are subsidiaries of RVO Health.

Experience Check

Search for experience in a specific area

Learn more about experience and why treatment frequency matters

Insurance Check

Search for your insurance carrier and choose your plan type

Dr. Metropol's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Metropol

4.5
14 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
86%
86%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
7%
7%
1 star
7%
7%

Your trust is our top concern.

We strive to keep reviews honest, trustworthy, and fair.

Doctors can not pay for good reviews, nor can they pay to have negative reviews removed.

We monitor all reviews to ensure they comply with our guidelines and don’t include personal information, profanity, libel, defamation, harassment, obscenity or fraud.

Any reviews that are deemed fraudulent or violate our guidelines will be removed immediately.

All reviews are confirmed and audited before publication, and community members have the ability to flag inappropriate content for further review by our team.

Absolutely the Best
He listens. He answers questions. He is on-time. By doing these basic things he showed that he respected me and validated any concerns of mine by addressing them. Dr. Metropol is not just a great surgeon but also a great person exhibiting kindness, humility, and genuine care for his patients. I feel that Dr. Metropol practices medicine because he enjoys helping others unlike most doctors who practice medicine primarily for financial gain.
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
James Hall – May 19, 2024
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Metropol?
I had never had surgery until 8 weeks ago when I had to have my gallbladder removed. Dr. Metropol came highly recommended from several coworkers and even before the surgery I knew why. He has a great bedside manner, makes you feel comfortable, and is an excellent surgeon. I had almost no pain postop and was back to work in 2 weeks. I recommend him to anyone needing a general 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
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Sabrina – Aug 31, 2020
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Metropol?
I have had breast cancer twice and multiple surgeries. Dr. Metropol is the only surgeon for me! He does excellent work and is great explaining things and listening to your concerns. If you need a really good general surgeon, Dr. Metropol is your man. A++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Wendy J in Columbia, SC – May 18, 2018
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Metropol?
He removed my gallbladder awesome bed side sprit great 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
Helpful
Columbia – Feb 21, 2018
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Metropol?
I liked him very much. Felt at ease with him. He took very good care of me, I came in through the ER with bad stomach pains they found a blockage was admitted to hospital able to get blockage out with a tube up and through my nose into my stomach that got out what was in there so no surgery but he still checked on me everyday I was there!! Wish there were still a lot of doctors like him that do truly care for their patients!!! Thank you Dr. Metropol!!
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
4 others found this helpful
Helpful
Sherry Griffith in West, Columbia SC – Sep 14, 2017
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Metropol?
Dr. Metropole performed an emergency appendectomy laproscopically. I was very pleased with his professionalism, demonstrated skill, and quality of post-operative care. He was geniunely concerned and followed my recovery to the very end. I would recommend him without hesitation. There are very few doctors left of his caliber practicing medicine for the right reasons and they are getting harder to find. Thank you Dr. Metropole.
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
6 others found this helpful
Helpful
James Hall in Irmo, SC – Mar 23, 2017
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Metropol?
I surgery in2009 and he took very good care of me and my family he's operated on three of my other sister and that's why I used him and now I am going to use him again if he can help me he is just a wonderful person to have on your side
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
5 others found this helpful
Helpful
Johnnie Dillon in N Myrtle Beach SC – Nov 15, 2016
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Metropol?

Leave a review

How was your experience with Dr. Metropol?

Know Before You Go

About Me

biography

Dr. Stephen Metropol, MD is a general surgeon in Columbia, SC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Prisma Health...read more

  • General Surgery

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

  • Medical University Of South Carolina

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
- 
General Surgery
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Healthgrades receives board action history for physicians and physician assistants. The information displayed here is sourced from independent information providers, such as state board websites, and may not be the most up-to-date information. Healthgrades makes no representations with respect to the accuracy of any information provided here and assumes no responsibility or liability for such information.

Learn more about medical license public record check

Healthgrades Top Picks on General Surgeons

Locations

Practice

Palmetto Surgical Associates PA1333 Taylor St Ste 3A Columbia, SC 29201
1

Practice

Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital400 Palmetto Health Pkwy Columbia, SC 29212
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • 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

    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

    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

  • 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
Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality