Dr. Bruce Goeckeritz, MD
Rheumatology*•Male•Age 68
Rheumatology*
Dr. Bruce Goeckeritz, MD is a rheumatologist in West Columbia, SC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Goeckeritz has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening and Vasculitides. He graduated from SOUTHWEST COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINEHEALTH SCIENCES in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center and Lexington Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Lexington Rheumatology
146 E Hospital Dr Ste 550 West Columbia, SC 29169Dr. Goeckeritz is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology
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- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
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- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Goeckeritz
| 5 star | 61% | 61% |
| 4 star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 star | 6% | 6% |
| 1 star | 33% | 33% |
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- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
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- Explained conditions well
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- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
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Dr. Bruce Goeckeritz, MD is a rheumatologist in West Columbia, SC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Goeckeritz has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening and Vasculitides. He graduated from SOUTHWEST COLLEGE...read moreRheumatology
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Southwest College Of Naturopathic Medicinehealth Sciences
Medical School, 1989
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Lexington Rheumatology
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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