Dr. Elma D. Whidby, MD | MYRTLE BEACH, SC | Internal Medicine

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Dr. Elma Whidby specializes in internal medicine, focusing on the comprehensive care of adult patients with a wide range of medical conditions. She earned her medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Columbia and completed her residency at Palmetto Health Richland Memorial Hospital. With 34 years of clinical experience, Dr. Whidby brings extensive knowledge to her practice. She is fluent in English.

Dr. Whidby is affiliated with Grand Strand Medical Center and practices in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Her expertise includes managing high blood pressure and treating hypertensive emergencies. She performs routine diagnostic tests such as EKGs and urinalysis to help monitor her patients' health. Patients have given Dr. Whidby an average rating of 3.7 on Vitals.

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3.7

15 Ratings
34 years of experience
speaks English
Palmetto Health Richland Memorial Hospital
8 written reviews
1 specialty
7 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Female

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Whidby's Ratings and Reviews

3.7

15 Ratings with 8 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 24 Minutes

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Patients’ Perspective

Gave an accurate diagnosis: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Had a good bedside manner: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Spent time with me: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Flexible scheduling: (3) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
Staff was courteous: No Ratings

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Dr. Whidby has been my PCP for 6 years. My husband & I love her because she takes the time needed to deal with our medical situation. She sometimes refers us to see a specialist, but only as needed. I’m thankful she is knowledgeable & professional, yet pleasant & “down-to- earth.” We consider her to be an excellent doctor.

December 13th, 2023

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Dr. Whidby has been my Primary Care Dr. for years and I literally changed my health plan just to stay with her. She is kind, looks you in the eye while explaining and quite through. I have never felt uncomfortable with her or her staff nor have I been shoved off to another Dr. The negative comments i have read are probably written by negative people in general. I will keep her as my PCP for as long as I can!

November 11th, 2023

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Caring and thorough. Nice staff. Takes time to listen and explain.

May 25th, 2023

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Rude and unprofessional office staff and manager

April 11th, 2023

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She is too busy typing on her laptop to pay attention to her patient. She has the personality of a paper bag.

May 2nd, 2019

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Dr. Whidby is a horrible physcian. She pawns you off on other doctors because she doesn't know enough or doesn't want to take responsibility for your care. Referal after referal is what you should expect.She leaves you hanging when you need her the most. She is slow and you wait forever. Her office manager, Linda, treats people rudely. In all my life, and my experience with different physicians, I have never been treated so disrespectfully. I was talked to and treated like I was an idiot. You are risking your life if you choose her for your physcian. Please take this warning seriously.

February 19th, 2019

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seemed to have little time to spend with me.

November 19th, 2015

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She is a great doctor in a very difficult medical environment. Not many left like her

March 16th, 2015

Dr. Elma Denise Whidby

8203 NIGELS DR STE 201MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572


Dr. Elma Denise Whidby, MD	Dr. Brian T Gorman, DO	Dr. James Michael Principe, MD	Dr. Carter Lanier Brown, MD
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Hospital Medicine	Diagnostic Radiology
	Accepts New Patients
3.7 (15 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3 (4 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)
34 Years of Experience		38 Years of Experience	21 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English		Speaks English	Speaks English
MYRTLE BEACH , SC	Myrtle Beach , SC	Murrells Inlet , SC	Georgetown , SC
Med School: University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine Columbia	Med School: Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School	Med School: Wake Forest School Of Medicine
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Internal Medicine

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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, South Carolina, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Palmetto Health Richland Memorial Hospital

Medical School

University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine ColumbiaGraduated in 1992

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What languages does Dr. Elma Whidby speak?: Dr. Elma Whidby speaks English.
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