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Dr. William Felmly, MD

Dr. William Felmly, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. William Felmly, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Columbia, SC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Prisma Health Baptist and Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 50 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (50 reviews)

Practice

14 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 200 Columbia, SC 29203

Make an Appointment

(803) 227-8121

Hospital Highlight

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

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Felmly specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • 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. Felmly's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Felmly

2.6

50 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 Star
38%
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4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
58%
58%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 28, 2019
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 11, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sherri Moore in Columbia, SC – Sep 04, 2018
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
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Donna West – Jun 26, 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
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Debra Owens in Columbia, SC – May 16, 2018
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
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
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Columbia – Mar 23, 2018
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
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
  • Long wait times
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Columbia SC – Mar 21, 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
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Columbia, SC – Jul 15, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
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
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Columbia, SC – Jul 01, 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Julie Payne in Columbia, SC – Dec 06, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
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
  • Long wait times
24 people found this helpful
Helpful
John D in Columbia, SC – May 17, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. William Felmly, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Columbia, SC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Rush Presby St Luke's M C

    Residency Hospital

  • University Hospital Suny Health S C Bklyn

    Residency Hospital

  • Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

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