General surgery providers near Florence, SC
General Surgery • Florence, SC • 6+ locations
Clinic Type
General Surgery
Address
301 Pearl Street, Darlington, SC 29532; 2845 E. Highway 76, Suite 5, Mullins, SC 29574; 805 Pamplico Highway, Florence, SC 29505; 3555 N. Williamsburg County Highway, Suite 100, Cades, SC 29518; 805 Pamplico Highway, Florence Medical Center, Florence, SC 29505
Phone
8436746737
flor-roi-request@musc.edu
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
urgent-care/24-7-urgent-care (as per Get Care Now / Virtual Urgent Care offerings)
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- MUSC Health (Dr. Amy Murrell): 4.9/5 (518 ratings)
- Healthgrades / WebMD / Vitals (Dr. John Gause): 4.3/5 to 5.0/5 (6-11 ratings)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Keith Player): 4.7/5 (12 ratings)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Lily Fatula): 1.0/5 (3 ratings)
Patients praise
- High level of expertise and skill
- Compassionate and thorough bedside manner
- Effective communication regarding conditions and procedures
- Courteous and supportive office staff
Common complaints
- Difficult to schedule appointments
- Long wait times
- Poor bedside manner
- Lack of clear explanations
- Refusal to see patients without examination
"Dr. Gause is by far the best surgeon in Florence! His bedside manner is fabulous and his expertise in his field is exceptional."
— Vitals"Dr Richey is one amazing person. Helped me when no one else would. Thank you. A great doctor with a down to earth attitude."
— WebMD"Never actually got to see Dr. Fatula. ... Three months later I am called by her office and told she could not help me and would not see me. Very unprofessional and lazy to make that determination without at least examining issue in person herself."
— HealthgradesSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Richard Steadman III, MD - Summerville, SC - General Surgery, Minimally Invasive General Surgery — Dec 23, 2025
- McLeod Health Welcomes These New Physicians - McLeod Health — Aug 26, 2025
- Kayla M. Bonilla, CNA - Nurse Anesthetist in Florence, SC — May 14, 2026
- Robotic-assisted outpatient surgery a game-changer for GYN care in Pee Dee | MUSC — Jun 11, 2026
- Dr. Elizabeth W. Bozeman, MD - Urologist in Florence, SC — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More general surgery clinics in Florence
Summary: McLeod Health is a nonprofit hospital network based in Florence, South Carolina, founded in 1906. It provides comprehensive health care across northeastern South Carolina, including McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence. The system operates seven acute care facilities plus a home health agency, cancer center, two urgent care facilities, hospice services, and about 85 medical practices, supported by a large staff and a multi-site footprint. For General Surgery questions specific to Florence, McLeod Health Florence (McLeod Regional Medical Center) is the primary facility, offering surgical services through its affiliated departments and practices. For exact general surgery providers, schedules, and appointment options, contact McLeod Health Florence or check the McLeod Health general surgery page.
Grup Florence Nightingale (Florence Nightingale Hospitals Group) is a private Turkish health care group established in 1989, offering hospitals, medical technology, and international patient services. Key points: - Scope and reach: Operates under the Florence Nightingale Hospitals Group with 8 offices in Türkiye; serves international patients and provides multidisciplinary medical services. - Facilities and growth: Began in 1989 with a 50-bed center; now operates multiple hospitals across Istanbul (Kadıköy, Şişli, Atasehir, Göktürk) and affiliated centers, expanding to 352 beds and performing over 2,000 open-heart surgeries annually. - Advanced specialties: Notable for oncology, neurology, cardiology, PET-MR imaging (introduced in 1997 at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital), oncology rehabilitation, longevity programs, and a dedicated Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic at Ataşehir. - Green/Smart hospital initiatives: Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital designated as Turkey’s first “Green Hospital” by TÜV Hessen; “smart hospital” design implemented at the Istanbul location (2013). - International orientation: Provides international patient services and doctors with an emphasis on multidisciplinary care and patient-centered approaches. - Leadership and structure: Privately held; key executives include medical director, group quality director, and directors of operations, marketing, and neuroscience. For general surgery inquiries at Grup Florence Nightingale, expect multidisciplinary surgical teams across the group, access to advanced imaging (including PET-MR), and a patient-centric approach with international service capabilities. Contact details and specific hospital capabilities can be found on florence.com.tr.
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