Dr. Elma Whidby, MD

Internal Medicine*FemaleAge 60

Internal Medicine*

Dr. Elma Whidby, MD is an internist in North Myrtle Beach, SC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT AIKEN in 1992. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Grand Strand Medical Center and McLeod Loris Hospital. She is not accepting new patients.

Dr. Elma Whidby, MD

Practice

2021 N Myrtle Point Blvd Ste 101 North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Whidby specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Whidby's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Whidby

2.4

26 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
8%
8%
3 Star
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4%
2 Star
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1 Star
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62%

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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 25, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 13, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ovarian Cancer Victim – Sep 08, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
2 people found this helpful
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James Rudge – Oct 25, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 06, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 15, 2020
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Myrtle Beach , SC – Oct 28, 2019
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
North Myrtle Beach, SC – Jan 29, 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
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
13 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 01, 2016
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biography

Dr. Elma Whidby, MD is an internist in North Myrtle Beach, SC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT AIKEN in 1992. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Grand Strand Medical Center and McLeod Loris Hospital. She is not accepting new patients.
  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of South Carolina At Aiken

    Medical School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

North Myrtle Beach Internal Medicine2021 N Myrtle Point Blvd Ste 101 North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • McLeod Loris Hospital

    3655 Mitchell St
    Loris, SC 29569
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

    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.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

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

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center

    240 Hospital Dr NE
    Bolivia, NC 28422

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Grand Strand Medical Center

    809 82nd Pkwy
    Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
    Recipient of 48
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    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.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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