Summary

Dr. Margaret Matthews specializes in geriatric medicine, focusing her practice on the unique healthcare needs of older adults. She earned her medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine and completed her residency through Palmetto Health Alliance. With 32 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Matthews has developed extensive expertise in caring for aging patients and their complex medical conditions. She is fluent in English.

Dr. Matthews practices at Palmetto Health Richland Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina. She treats patients with chronic kidney disease and high blood pressure, conditions that commonly affect older adults. Her approach includes physical therapy and strength training programs to help patients maintain mobility and independence. Patients consistently rate Dr. Matthews highly for her care, giving her an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 32 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Palmetto Health Alliance
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Dr. Margaret Mary Matthews

3010 Farrow Rd Ste 300Columbia, SC 29203

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Geriatric MedicineNurse PractitionerNurse PractitionerNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients
32 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Columbia , SCColumbia , SCCOLUMBIA , SCWest Columbia , SC
Med School: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Margaret Mary Matthews

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Absolute Total Care - Ambetter
  • Absolute Total Care (Centene)
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare
  • BCBS Blue Essentials
  • BCBS PPC
  • BCBSSC Blue Reedy Exchange Product (Upstate)
  • BCBSSC State Health Plan (PEBA)
  • BlueChoice Health Plan
  • BlueChoiceMyChoice Advantage
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna Medicare
  • Companion Benefit Alternatives
  • CorVel Workers Compensation
  • Evernorth Behavioral Health
  • Healthy Connections
  • Humana - Healthy Horizons
  • Liberty Advantage
  • Logistics Health
  • Magellan
  • Multiplan/PHCS
  • NHC Advantage
  • Optum Behavioral Health
  • Promise Health Plan
  • Select Health Medicare
  • Spectera
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Veterans Affairs Community Care Network - VACCN
  • Wellcare (Centene)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Margaret Mary Matthews has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Margaret Mary Matthews has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Cognitive Issues/Testing
  • Confusion
  • Dementia
  • Dementia Testing
  • EOL Care
  • Geriatrician
  • Osteopenia
  • Osteoporosis
  • Senility
  • Urinary Incontinence

Certifications, License, & Education

32 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, South Carolina, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Palmetto Health Alliance

Medical School

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of MedicineGraduated in 1994

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Margaret Matthews accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Margaret Matthews accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Margaret Matthews's office located?
Dr. Margaret Matthews's office is located at 3010 Farrow Rd Ste 300, Columbia, SC, 29203.
Is Dr. Margaret Matthews accepting new patients?
Dr. Margaret Matthews has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Dr. Margaret Matthews affiliated with?
Dr. Margaret Matthews is affiliated with Palmetto Health Richland Hospital.
Does Dr. Margaret Matthews accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Margaret Matthews has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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