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Dr. James Estes, MD

Dr. James Estes, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. James Estes, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in West Columbia, SC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia in 1989. He is affiliated with Lexington Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Lexington Women's Care West Columbia

222 E Medical Ln Ste 300 West Columbia, SC 29169

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Dr. Estes' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Estes

3.4
18 ratings, 5 with a written review
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I have filed a complaint regarding Dr. Estes. I will also be filing several other grievances regarding my appointment today. I want to ensure that he does not deliver my child and that I am never exposed to his care again for future appointments. His way of handling today's appointment was absolutely unacceptable and I would like to ensure my complaint/concerns are taken extremely seriously. I had to walk out of my appointment today due to his methods while he is yelling at me that I am going to be discharged after my pregnancy. Because I flung the door open to leave after telling him multiple times I understood while he continued his rants on my situation. He leaves a lot to be desired as a Dr and I've seen multiple people since being pregnant within your practice and have had no problems even when the news was the best. Dr Estes should be ashamed of himself.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Nikki – Jun 10, 2022
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Personalized Care in a Friendly Environment
Dr. Estes is the second OBGYN I've ever had and I can't recommend him enough. He is patient, kind, on schedule, and his nursing staff seems to really like him too (which I think is a phenomenal sign). He listened to all my concerns related to recent Breast Cancer News in the family and seemed very familiar with the literature surrounding potential causal factors of developing the disease. He is knowledgeable about a wide array of birth control methods, and really tailored his personal recommendation for my specific wants/concerns/ personal history. Unlike other OBGYNs I never felt like I was being talked AT, we were having a dialogue about pros and cons of each of my options. I highly recommend him, and if I stay in the area long term I hope he can deliver my babies. Thank you Dr. Estes if you read this!
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
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23 F, Family History of BC – Apr 07, 2022
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I have been a patient of Dr. Estes for almost 16 years. He is the BEST!! He is caring and understanding. I feel comfortable to talk to him about my concerns. He delivered 2 of my kids. I love Dr. Estes and his professional staff.
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
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Rochelle P Elliott – Aug 28, 2020
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He made a serious error in a prescription. I would never recommend this practice.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jul 01, 2020
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Dr. Estes was over an hour later to our appointment and insisted that I take test after test as he suspected that I had PCOS causing my infertility. Newsflash! I didn't and I knew I didn't! He delayed my pregnancy journey by 2 years because he didn't want to listen to me. I transferred to another OB/GYN and he sent me to the fertility clinic after my first visit. I would never recommend Dr. Estes to anyone.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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Jan 13, 2020
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About Me

biography

Dr. James Estes, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in West Columbia, SC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia in 1989. He is affiliated with Lexington Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Carolinas Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1993
  • University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine Columbia

    Medical School, 1989
  • University Of South Carolina, South Carolina Honors College (columbia, Sc)

    Undergraduate School, 1985
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Locations

Lexington Women's Care West Columbia

Lexington Women's Care West Columbia222 E Medical Ln Ste 300 West Columbia, SC 29169
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lexington Medical Center

    2720 Sunset Blvd
    West Columbia, SC 29169
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding 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

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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

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

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