Dr. Leslie A. Dean, MD | Columbia, SC | Family Physician

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Dr. Leslie Dean specializes in family medicine, providing comprehensive care for patients and families throughout South Carolina and Illinois. She earned her medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and completed her residency training at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. With 33 years of experience in family medicine, Dr. Dean brings extensive knowledge to her practice. She is fluent in Arabic, Spanish, and English, allowing her to serve diverse communities.

Dr. Dean is affiliated with MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, SwedishAmerican Hospital, and Prisma Health Richland Hospital, with practice locations in Columbia, South Carolina, Rockford, Illinois, and Elgin, Illinois. She focuses on managing chronic lung conditions and COPD, including cases with multiple health concerns. Her preventive care services include breast cancer screenings and alcohol use disorder screenings. Patients rate Dr. Dean 4.5 out of 5 stars on average for her …comprehensive family medicine care.

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4.5

24 Ratings
33 years of experience
speaks Arabic, Spanish, English
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
7 written reviews
1 specialty
7 areas of expertise
1 board certification
3 hospital affiliations
6 office locations
Female

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Dr. Dean takes all the time necessary to answer my questions. She has excellent bedside manner and, in my opinion, she is very caring of her patients.

August 1st, 2016

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Dr Dean took care of my Dad over 4 yrs ago. He was excellent in patient care and knowledge . I recommend him for everyone.

October 19th, 2015

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Dr. Dean is very nice and seems knowledgeable but you have to wait anywhere from an hour to three hours to be treated. I can't do that as I work full time. I have had to switch my primary care physician. Also it's a training center so you always have to see the intern first and then go through everything again with Dr. Dean . I don't have that kind of time.

August 13th, 2013

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I think she is a good doctor, and I was actually referred to her by a Doctor who uses her as their Doctor. The UIC clinic though takes forever, every appt is two hours, as it is a training clinic, so you talk to the nurse, then a student, than the Doctor. Dr. Dean I have an issue with, as I found out that I had a medical condition from a nurse reviewing a blood test, telling me everything was fine, except of course "you know you have.." Which I didn't. :( Pretty horrible life experience, hard to forget it. She is nice, and does have a good bedside manner.

August 29th, 2012

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Dr. Dean is the most caring thoughtful woman and doctor I have ever encountered. Her knowledge of medicine is extensive. Unfortunately, everyone who goes to see her feels the same way so it takes a while to get in to see her.

February 20th, 2012

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A wonderful urologist who currently treating my grandfather. He and all of the doctors at U of I have been wonderful!

April 20th, 2010

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Dr. Dean is very thorough and caring. She answers questions and is very approachable and sensitive re: concerns. I have referred two friends to her. When she works with students she is also very professional. She has a great "bedside manner" and I would always prefer seeing her first, before a specialist, if needed. She is also comfortable with referrals and with working with other doctors. I would recommend her to anyone.

January 21st, 2010

Dedicated Senior Medical Center

5900 N Main StColumbia, SC 29203

Tel: (803) 610-4199

Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Oak Street Health Rockford

301 E State StRockford, IL 61104

Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Oak Street Health LLC

822 SUMMIT ST STE B4ELGIN, IL 60120

Tel: (847) 230-9059

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown

2435 Forest DrColumbia, SC 29204

Tel: (803) 256-5300

Prisma Health Richland Hospital

5 Richland Medical Park DrColumbia, SC 29203

Tel: (803) 434-7000

CenterWell Forest

2571 Forest DrColumbia, SC 29204


Dr. Leslie Ann Dean, MD	Helix Virtual Care	Dr. Shakeilla Smithbey, MD	Shanekwah Melville, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.5 (24 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (5 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
33 Years of Experience		15 Years of Experience	10 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Arabic, Spanish, English		Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish
Columbia , SC	Boca Raton , FL	Houston , TX	Houston , TX
Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine		Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Family Medicine

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Contraception
Diabetes
Family Planning
Immunization
Influenza
Weight Loss

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, South Carolina, 2025, Inactive

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

Medical School

University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of MedicineGraduated in 1993

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Emergency Medicine
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Dr. Kevin Patrick Gibbs, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
14 Years Exp | Columbia, SC
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Dr. Henderson Michael Lane, MD
Emergency Medicine
40 Years Exp | Columbia, SC
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Dr. Allyson Johnston Thatcher, MD
Pain Medicine
37 Years Exp | North Charleston, SC
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Dr. Louis Jeffrey Moyer, MD
Critical Care Medicine
22 Years Exp | West Columbia, SC
(1)
Dr. Loraine Michelle Heller, DO
Emergency Medicine
14 Years Exp | Summerville, SC
(3)
Dr. Robert John Miller, DO
Anesthesiology
35 Years Exp | Columbia, SC
(1)
Dollie Gaye Mcclenny Mcclenny Betcher
Nurse Practitioner
| Columbia, SC
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What languages does Dr. Leslie Dean speak?: Dr. Leslie Dean speaks Arabic, Spanish, and English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Leslie Dean affiliated with?: Dr. Leslie Dean is affiliated with Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, SWEDISHAMERICAN HOSPITAL, and PRISMA HEALTH RICHLAND HOSPITAL.
Does Dr. Leslie Dean accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Leslie Dean accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Leslie Dean's office located?: Dr. Leslie Dean's office is located at 5900 N Main St, Columbia, SC, 29203.
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