Dr. John Furman Payne, MD

Dr. John Payne is a board-certified ophthalmologist who has dedicated two decades to helping patients preserve and restore their vision. He earned his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine and completed his residency training at Wilford Hall Medical Center. Dr. Payne speaks both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population throughout South Carolina.

Dr. Payne practices at multiple locations across the state, including West Columbia, Florence, Gaffney, and Orangeburg, with his primary affiliation at Palmetto Health Baptist. He specializes in treating complex vision conditions, including blindness and low vision problems. His expertise includes performing advanced diagnostic procedures such as MRI and open MRI imaging, particularly MRI of the head to evaluate vision-related concerns. Dr. Payne's extensive experience and comprehensive approach help patients navigate challenging eye conditions and work toward optimal …visual outcomes.