Dr. W Shawn Ghent, MD
Internal Medicine*•Male•Age 64
Internal Medicine*
Dr. W Shawn Ghent, MD is an internist in West Columbia, SC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Ghent has extensive experience in Respiratory Tract Conditions, Obstructive Lung Disease, and Interstitial Lung Disease. He graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center and Lexington Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Carolina Pulmonary - West Columbia
2728 Sunset Blvd Ste 104 West Columbia, SC 29169At a Glance
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- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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| 2 Star | 15% | 15% |
| 1 Star | 38% | 38% |
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biography
Dr. W Shawn Ghent, MD is an internist in West Columbia, SC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Ghent has extensive experience in Respiratory Tract Conditions, Obstructive Lung Disease, and Interstitial Lung Disease. He...read moreInternal Medicine
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University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine Columbia
Fellowship Hospital, 1993University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine Columbia
Medical School, 1988
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Locations
Carolina Pulmonary - West Columbia
Carolina Pulmonary - Northeast Columbia
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding 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
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all awardsPatient 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 patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
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