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Dr. Joseph Moran, DPM

Dr. Joseph Moran, DPM

Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Joseph Moran, DPM is a podiatric foot & ankle surgery specialist in Columbia, SC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in 1991. He is affiliated with MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown. He is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (26 reviews)

Practice

1730 Henderson St Ste B Columbia, SC 29201

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At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
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Dr. Moran's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Moran

3.5
26 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 star
58%
58%
4 star
4%
4%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
4%
4%
1 star
35%
35%

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Very bad practice
I waited for months to get an appointment with Dr. Moran. His aid came in and clipped my toenails and spray them out and then he came in and I told him I had anger on toenails and he pushed him a little bit and it hurt and he said well it doesn’t hurt enough. Then he said he was going to refer me to another podiatrist. I don’t even know if the new podiatrist knows that I am being sent over by him. Also, he didn’t wash his hands between patients and didn’t wear gloves.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • 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
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Mar 31, 2025
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Dr. Moran is by far the greatest. He takes his time and really cares about your feet. He listens to what you have to say and understands your concerns, needs, and wants.
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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Lila G in Columbia SC – Oct 28, 2024
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4 people In room
Dr in room not really talking to me, was talking to other 2 staff more than me, asked about medication name and was told it would be on the bottle by Dr, felt like I was a bother for asking
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
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Aug 20, 2024
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Impressed with first visit,but….
Good so far…I was diagnosed with tarsal tunnel by another dr, but knew in my heart I also had a neuroma. I’ve been to 4 foot specialists…all telling me I didn’t. I went to dr.moran, he said he felt it and rolled in an ultrasound machine. And there was the little ball waving at me on the screen. I received a cortisone injection and hopefully he will do both issues for me at once. Staff is great. I did wait 45 min to see him. Not a fan of waiting . UPDATE. He wanted a second opinion OF HIMSELF to “make sure “ I had tarsal tunnel. This was the 4 th doc I had been too,and he had ALL records. Why would I need a 6th opinion? And the second opinion doc he referred me to wouldn’t see me for 2 months. I went to a different surgeon and my surgery is DONE (the second opinion was scheduled for December 27, I had my surgery December 4 and I am DONE.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Karen Confessore – Dec 24, 2023
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I was a new patient. The staff was friendly and professional. Dr Moran was excellent. I felt at ease during my procedure. I would highly recommend him. Very professional
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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May 06, 2021
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Excellent physician and great support 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jul 14, 2019
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They are refusing to send my records to another clinic after two weeks of repeatedly asking. I am beginning to think they have realized they messed up my procedure and do not want to share that information with another practice.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
5 others found this helpful
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Oct 17, 2018
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Horrible experience. Visited the office twice, and waited over an hour past our appointment both times. The lobby was filled with people complaining about the long waits. The staff has no respect for other people's time!
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
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Dissatisfied – Jun 15, 2018
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I used Dr. Moran based on reviews. I’m not sure if my case was atypical, but I just had revision surgery by an orthopedic surgeon to correct the mess Dr. Moran made during a surgery in January 2016. My second toe was standing almost straight up due to the toe being shortened too much and the ligament beng severed. A bone was removed from my little toe and two other doctors can’t determine why. In my last surgery an inflamed neuroma was excised that Dr. Moran was supposed to remove and didn't
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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Jan 13, 2018
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Dr. Moran and his MA Jason were both very compassionate. They each took time to answer all my questions and were very patient. The procedure was painless and over rather quickly. I was very comfortable in their care. L
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
5 others found this helpful
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Charlene in Columbia, SC – Aug 03, 2017
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He was a very caring and gentle doctor who explained what he was doing during the whole procedure. He also had a wonderful staff and he lets you know how the issue was caused!
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
3 others found this helpful
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Kim Brown in Columbia, SC – Mar 06, 2017
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Dr Moran has performed surgery on both of my feet. I had terrible heriditary bunions and the Austin bunionectomy he performed was a success. Seven years later, I was experiencing the same painful sensation in my other foot, and again, I had Doc Moran perform my procedure! I love my feet now, and have not suffered anymore foot pain since! I would HIGHLY recommend this doctor to anyone looking for relief from foot pain!!
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
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Janet Johnson in Columbia, SC – Jul 15, 2016
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Dr. Moran is what you would want as a health care professional. He is considerate, spends time listening to your problem and giving you his recommendations to solve it. I have recommended him to no less than 6 family members and friends. All have had a positive experience with him.
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
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Larry owens in West Columbia, SC – Jun 21, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Joseph Moran, DPM is a podiatric foot & ankle surgery specialist in Columbia, SC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in 1991. He is affiliated with MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown. He is accepting new patients.
  • Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery

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  • Temple University School Of Podiatric Medicine

    Medical School, 1991

Locations

Practice

Palmetto Podiatry Associates LLC1730 Henderson St Ste B Columbia, SC 29201
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown

    2435 Forest Dr
    Columbia, SC 29204
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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