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Dr. Stephen Boatwright, MD

Dr. Stephen Boatwright, MD

Pain Medicine Anesthesiology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Stephen Boatwright, MD is a pain medicine anesthesiologist in Myrtle Beach, SC and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Grand Strand Medical Center and Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 62 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (62 reviews)

Practice

4736 Highway 17 Byp S Myrtle Beach, SC 29588

Make an Appointment

(843) 213-2039

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Boatwright is affiliated with McLeod Loris Hospital Loris, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Boatwright specializes in the area of Anesthesiology. • 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. Boatwright's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Boatwright

3.8
62 ratings, 31 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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Exceptional Care and Compassionate Support
Dr. Boatwright and his staff are truly the best! I started seeing Dr. Boatwright six months after my spinal fusion surgery. Since my procedure was done before I moved here, I initially reached out to my previous surgeon about my worsening pain. Unfortunately, his only concern was that the “equipment looked great” on my X-rays, rather than addressing my ongoing discomfort. It was disheartening to feel dismissed. From my very first appointment, Dr. Boatwright has been incredibly kind, compassionate, and thorough. He has not only helped me heal from my surgery and work toward identifying the source of my pain, but he has also guided me in finding the right doctors and therapists in a brand-new city. His dedication to patient care goes far beyond just the medical side—he genuinely cares about his patients’ well-being.
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
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Nikki – Mar 16, 2025
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I would highly recommend Dr. Boatwright and staff
I have been a patient of Dr. Boatwright for over 10 years. I am convinced that he is the reason I am still able to function today. He has successfully guided me through pain management and 3 spine surgeries which have improved my quality of life substantially. I really cannot begin to express my gratitude toward Dr. Boatwright who understands debilitating pain because he also suffers with pain daily. I feel blessed to have found this special doctor. His compassion, understanding, and empathy that he extends to his patients is noteworthy. Under Dr. Boatwrights guidance, his staff has always been thorough, professional and friendly. For those in need of an effective, educated Pain Management Doctor. I truly hope you have the opportunity to be his patient.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Ed McAdoo, Myrtle Beach SC – Feb 08, 2024
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Awesome
I have worked with Dr. Boatwright for quite a few years and have sent my own patients, family and friends to him. He is one of the most thorough, kind and compassionate physicians. His staff is great and his office is very well loved. I would highly recommend him to anyone for their pain management needs.
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
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Megan – Oct 09, 2023
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The best doctor ever!!
Dr Boatwright and his staff are the absolute BEST!We love these guys. He goes above and beyond to help you.My husband has had knee replacements, back surgeries, neck pain, and abdominal pain. Dr Boatwright has been extremely helpful with helping him. We don’t know what we would do without him!!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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M Mcknight – Sep 30, 2023
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Great doctor
Dr. Boatwright has helped both my family and myself for years. Awesome and trustworthy doctor that I would highly recommend.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Brooke Brate – Sep 30, 2023
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Kind and Compassionate
I’m a NP in the area and my patients love Dr Boatwright. I found him after my dad starting seeing him for his back pain. He is kind, compassionate and really takes his time to assess his patients needs and create a plan that works for all parties involved. He’s my “go to” doctor for pain management!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Courtney – Sep 30, 2023
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Helpful & knowledgeable
Passion for helping others
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
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Dave – Sep 30, 2023
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kind, intentional
I love DR. Boatwright. He is so intentional with me and his office is always clean. Staff is helpful and really nice. You can tell he has been doing this for a long time. He in confident and and helped me alot.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Jamie – Sep 14, 2023
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Most caring doctor I have ever had
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
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Julia – Dec 04, 2022
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I have been seeing Dr Boatright for years and he's been extremely helpful. He explains my problems in detail and my options. The staff is very helpful and extremely friendly and make you feel very comfortable. Very compassionate doctor and understanding about pain. I don't know how I could have made it through the surgeries I've had and still need without his help. Dr Boatright and his staff deserve by far more than 5 stars. 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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Donald Yarborough – Oct 12, 2021
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The office manager was so rude to me I decided to go elsewhere. The doctor should send her to orientation and learn how to talk to patients, especially patients in pain.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 others found this helpful
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Andrea D – Oct 08, 2020
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Made nothing but promises, delivered on nothing. Told me he couldn't help me. Will be finding a new doctor. Worst experience with a "doctor" I've ever had in my life.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Mar 12, 2020
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I have been seeing Dr. Boatwright for several years, he is extraordinary. He provides care from a patient’s perspective and works directly with the patient.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Aug 30, 2019
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Dr. Boat wright is Great and Very helpful, Staff are also well knowledge and helpful Thank You
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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Relieved – Aug 22, 2019
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Dr, Boatwright is very understanding and knowledgeable and answers all your questions.You never feel rushed .All his staff is friendly and 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
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Rudy Gionet – Aug 20, 2019
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My Medical Doctor office had problems arranging consult with Dr Boatwright office and requested we check with Palmetto Pain Center about appointment. At Palmetto Spine and Pain Center we were given appointment time and paper work to have completed at time of appointment My husband had an appointment at 10:30 AM We arrived at Palmetto Spine and Pain Center at 10:20 AM and was informed that because we were not there at 9:45AM to put information in computer that the doctor would not see us. We were not ever informed to be there at 9:45AM when appointment was at 10:30 ! So if you not there 45minutes earlier they will not see you! This is no type of way to treat their patients who are in pain reaching out for help! They have no compassion for their patients ??
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Leslie Burr in Surfside Beach , SC – Jun 18, 2019
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My Medical Doctor office had problems arranging consult with Dr Boatwright office and requested we check with Palmetto Pain Center about appointment. At Palmetto Spine and Pain Center we were given appointment time and paper work to have completed at time of appointment My husband had an appointment at 10:30 AM We arrived at Palmetto Spine and Pain Center at 10:20 AM and was informed that because we were not there at 9:45AM to put information in computer that the doctor would not see us. We were not ever informed to be there at 9:45AM when appointment was at 10:30 ! So if you not there 45minutes earlier they will not see you! This is no type of way to treat their patients who are in pain reaching out for help! They have no compassion for their patients ??
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Leslie Burr in Surfside Beach, SC – Jun 18, 2019
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the staff is very friendly, concerning, helpful and knowledgable...Dr Boatwright listens and very sympathetic to ones needs
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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Joyce C L in MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Mar 07, 2019
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Caring, professional, concerned...
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
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 08, 2018
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Very disappointed that i was ignored for over 3 weeks when I moved back to this area and wanted to be a patient again. I did nothing wrong while being a patient, and left on friendly terms when i moved to another state. I had paid for my records after I moved about 2 yrs ago. If I wasn't going to be accepted back in the practice, a prompt reply to my request would of been proper protocol, not ignore my several requests. Rumor has it that they don't want to take medicare.
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
6 others found this helpful
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Mar 04, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

Comprehensive care of the patient

  • Pain Medicine Anesthesiology

  • Family Medicine

  • Anesthesiology

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  • Palmetto Richland Mem Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • Palmetto Richland Memorial Hosp-university Of Sc

    Fellowship Hospital, 1993

  • Medical University Of South Carolina

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
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Anesthesiology
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Locations

Practice

Completecare Med LLC4736 Highway 17 Byp S Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
1

Practice

Office3926 Wesley St Ste 502 Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
2

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

    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

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

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital

    4070 Highway 17
    Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
    Recipient of 5
    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.

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

    2% higher than the national average

    78%
    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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