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Dr. Fernando Navarro, MD

Dr. Fernando Navarro, MD

General Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Fernando Navarro, MD is a general surgeon in Columbia, SC and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSIDAD EL BOSQUE / ESCUELA COLOMBIANA DE MEDICINA in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as St. Francis Downtown and MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Practice

2 Medical Park Rd Ste 300 Columbia, SC 29203

Make an Appointment

(803) 545-5800

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Navarro is affiliated with St. Francis Downtown Greenville, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Navarro specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Navarro's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Navarro

3.2

9 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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tallscooby – Apr 30, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Poorly treated patient!! – Mar 09, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Chris in Columbia, SC – Nov 14, 2018
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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
5 people found this helpful
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Todd S in Columbia – Dec 08, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Columbia, SC – Dec 27, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Fernando Navarro, MD is a general surgeon in Columbia, SC and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSIDAD EL BOSQUE / ESCUELA COLOMBIANA DE MEDICINA in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities such...read more

  • General Surgery

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  • Universidad El Bosque / Escuela Colombiana De Medicina

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Prisma Health Urology2 Medical Park Rd Ste 300 Columbia, SC 29203
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Francis Downtown

    1 Saint Francis Dr
    Greenville, SC 29601
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    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

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% 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

  • MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center

    800 W Meeting St
    Lancaster, SC 29720
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (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

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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