Summary

Dr. Richard Eaton is a family medicine physician who has dedicated 47 years to providing comprehensive primary care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency training at the University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Eaton's extensive experience spans nearly five decades of caring for patients and families. He provides care in English.

Dr. Eaton practices at multiple locations throughout Columbia, South Carolina, and maintains an affiliation with Washington County Regional Medical Center. His expertise includes treating common respiratory conditions such as cough, productive coughs, and throat infections. He offers convenient diagnostic services including COVID-19 testing, rapid strep tests, and flu testing to help patients receive quick answers about their symptoms. Patients consistently rate Dr. Eaton highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 47 years of experience
  • 38 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of British Columbia Faculty Of Medicine
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Richard Nelson Eaton has 3 locations

Prisma Health Richland Hospital

5 Richland Medical Park DrColumbia, SC 29203

Prisma Health Baptist Hospital

Taylor At Marion StColumbia, SC 29220

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Nelson Eaton

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Choice Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina - Medicare
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Cofinity
  • Corvel - Workers’ Compensation
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Liberty Mutual - Workers’ Compensation
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • MVP Health Care
  • Select Health of South Carolina
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC - Workers’ Compensation
  • Travelers - Workers’ Compensation
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • Wellcare
  • Zenith - Workers’ Compensation

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Nelson Eaton has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Nelson Eaton has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

47 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, South Carolina, 2025, Inactive

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of British Columbia Faculty Of Medicine

Medical School

Univ Of Alberta Fac Of MedGraduated in 1979

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Richard Eaton speak?
Dr. Richard Eaton speaks English.
Where is Dr. Richard Eaton's office located?
Dr. Richard Eaton's office is located at 2435 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC, 29204.
Does Dr. Richard Eaton accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Richard Eaton has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Eaton affiliated with?
Dr. Richard Eaton is affiliated with Washington County Regional Medical Center.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Eaton?
You can find contact information for Dr. Richard Eaton here on Vitals.

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