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Dr. Thomas Rives, MD

Dr. Thomas Rives, MD

Family Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Thomas Rives, MD is a family medicine physician in Little River, SC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine in 1985. He is affiliated with McLeod Loris Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Practice

4237 River Hills Dr Ste 170 Little River, SC 29566
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Dr. Rives' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rives

4.6
14 ratings, 6 with a written review
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Dr. Rives is a very knowledgeable physician. Excellent listener with an abundance amount of experience. Great office staff as well.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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John Zummo – Aug 27, 2024
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Knowledgeable, & Compassionate!
He takes his time explaining your health concerns & even illustrates with a drawing to make sure you understand!
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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B Wags – Mar 15, 2024
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Best Dr in NMB
Dr Rives is very thorough, listens to your concerns and takes action. The office staff and nursing staff is very friendly as well as professional! The usual wait is 5-10 minutes in the waiting room. Love this office!
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
4 others found this helpful
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Joy Foster – Sep 19, 2022
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Dr. Rives has been my physician for 20 years. He is a former flight surgeon and has considerable experience in emergency medicine. He has a warm and friendly personality, is highly intelligent yet very down to earth, is an incredibly excellent listener, takes time to understand and explain things clearly. His medical knowledge is encyclopedic. He is very well known and respected among specialists. Dr. Rives volunteers at clinics for people who can’t afford yet need proper care. The man has a heart, is a gentleman, community leader and a great dad. I’ve lived in big cities where well known medical schools were located. So I’ve always had fantastic doctors, but none better than Dr. Rives.
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
8 others found this helpful
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Jack Christiano in Murrells Inlet – Jun 26, 2019
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Excellent Experience! The doctor is very caring and understanding and you never feel rushed. Listens carefully to what you have to say. Staff is awesome as well. Never any problem with getting appointments quickly and they are so friendly and caring.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Robin Sprenkle in Pawleys Island – Jun 05, 2019
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Dr. Rives is caring, kind, listens to your concerns and takes them seriously. Sometimes, you have to be strong and say what you mean, so that he is better able to understand your issue. Once he understands what the issue is that you're facing, he doesn't stop trying to find a solution.
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
6 others found this helpful
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Nancie R in Murrells Inlet, SC – Nov 15, 2016
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care philosophy

Personalized care with an emphasis on listening. Preventative care.

  • Family Medicine

  • Emergency Medicine

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  • University Of Florida

    Residency Hospital, 1990

  • University Of Nebraska Hospital And Clinics

    Internship Hospital, 1986

  • University Of Nebraska Medical Center College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1985

  • University Of Nebraska

    Undergraduate School, 1981
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Locations

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McLeod Primary Care Little River4237 River Hills Dr Ste 170 Little River, SC 29566
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(843) 366-3030
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(843) 777-7000
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