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Dr. John Walsh, MD

Dr. John Walsh, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. John Walsh, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Columbia, SC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Walsh has extensive experience in Hand & Wrist Surgery. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Prisma Health Baptist and Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

2 Medical Park Rd Ste 404 Columbia, SC 29203

Make an Appointment

(803) 255-3417

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Walsh is affiliated with Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital Columbia, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Walsh specializes in the areas of Hand Surgery & Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ • See hospitals
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
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Dr. Walsh's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Walsh

4.2

11 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
73%
73%
4 Star
9%
9%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
18%
18%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Kathy – Feb 02, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
John – May 13, 2021
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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
Apr 22, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Harriet in Cordova, SC – Apr 13, 2017
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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
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Chapin, SC – Feb 15, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. John Walsh, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Columbia, SC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Walsh has extensive experience in Hand & Wrist Surgery. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

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  • Mayo

    Residency Hospital, 1999

  • Eisenhower Mc

    Internship Hospital, 1990

  • Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Hand Surgery
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

University Specialty Clinics-Orthopaedics2 Medical Park Rd Ste 404 Columbia, SC 29203
1
Prisma Health104 Saluda Pointe Dr Lexington, SC 29072
2

Practice

Palmetto Health Orthopedics14 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 200 Columbia, SC 29203
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital

    400 Palmetto Health Pkwy
    Columbia, SC 29212
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    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.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

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

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Prisma Health Baptist

    1330 Taylor St
    Columbia, SC 29201
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    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

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% 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
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