Summary

Dr. Martha Hester is a family medicine physician who has dedicated 32 years to providing comprehensive healthcare to patients of all ages. She earned her medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia and completed her residency at Palmetto Health Richland Memorial Hospital, building a strong foundation in her home state. Her extensive experience allows her to care for patients throughout their lives, from childhood through their senior years. Dr. Hester is fluent in English.

Dr. Hester practices at multiple Prisma Health locations throughout Columbia, South Carolina, and maintains hospital privileges at Palmetto Health Baptist. She specializes in treating joint pain and back pain conditions, including back pain during pregnancy and in children and teenagers. Her approach to care includes physical therapy guidance, strength training recommendations, and hands-on manual therapy techniques to help patients manage pain and improve their mobility. Patients have given Dr. Hester an average rating of 4.4 out of 5, reflecting their confidence in her compassionate and thorough approach to family medicine.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 32 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Palmetto Health Richland Memorial Hospital
  • 14 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Dr. Martha Parker Hester

5900 Garners Ferry RdColumbia, SC 29209

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Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu Speaks English
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Med School: University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine Columbia Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Martha Parker Hester

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Absolute Total Care - Ambetter
  • Absolute Total Care (Centene)
  • Aetna
  • BCBS Blue Essentials
  • BCBSSC Blue Reedy Exchange Product (Upstate)
  • BlueChoice Health Plan
  • BlueChoiceMyChoice Advantage
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna
  • Cigna Medicare
  • Companion Benefit Alternatives
  • CorVel Workers Compensation
  • Evernorth Behavioral Health
  • Healthy Connections
  • Humana - Healthy Horizons
  • Humana Medicare
  • Liberty Advantage
  • Logistics Health
  • Magellan
  • MedCost
  • Medicare (Traditional Fee-for-Service)
  • Molina
  • Molina Medicaid
  • NHC Advantage
  • Optum Behavioral Health
  • Promise Health Plan
  • Select Health Medicare
  • Spectera
  • UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Veterans Affairs Community Care Network - VACCN

Medical Specialties

Dr. Martha Parker Hester has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Martha Parker Hester has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

32 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, South Carolina, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Palmetto Health Richland Memorial Hospital

Medical School

University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine ColumbiaGraduated in 1994

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Martha Hester speak?
Dr. Martha Hester speaks English.
Is Dr. Martha Hester accepting new patients?
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Does Dr. Martha Hester accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Martha Hester affiliated with?
Dr. Martha Hester is affiliated with Palmetto Health Baptist.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Martha Hester?
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