Dr. Walter Leventhal, MD | Summerville, SC | Family Physician

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Dr. Walter Leventhal is a family medicine physician with over five decades of medical experience serving patients in Summerville, South Carolina. He earned his medical degree from the University of Cape Town Faculty of Health Sciences and completed his residency at SC Medical Center. With 53 years of dedicated practice, Dr. Leventhal brings extensive knowledge and expertise to comprehensive family healthcare. He provides care in English to patients throughout the community.

Dr. Leventhal practices at Dorchester Medical Associates in Summerville, where he focuses on delivering personalized family medicine services. His long-standing commitment to patient care has earned him strong recognition from those he serves, with patients rating him 4.8 out of 5 stars on average. Through his decades of experience, he has developed expertise in managing the full spectrum of family health needs for patients of all ages.

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accepting new patients
4.8

30 Ratings
53 years of experience
20 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Sc Medical Center
13 written reviews
1 specialty
6 areas of expertise
1 board certification
2 office locations
Male

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

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Dr. Leventhal's Ratings and Reviews

4.8

30 Ratings with 13 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 11 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (15) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Had a good bedside manner: (15) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Spent time with me: (16) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (15) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Flexible scheduling: (17) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
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I have gone to Dr Leventhal for 27 years. My children started going to him after they were at the age to not need a peditrition. He is excellent and I do not know what I’m going to do when he retires ?? I trust him, he sincerely cares about his patients and does not beat around the bush. I appreciate this in a Dr. He listens to you. Listening to your patients is the upmost importance to me and should be to us all. He does not rush your appt. time, also a must to me. I trust him with my life and my adult children. He let my son know what he was doing to me as far as stress in front of me. My adult son still goes to him this day and my daughter as well. I’m his patient forever. J. Lindler H.

July 28th, 2019

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Dr Leventhal has been my doctor since 1981. He always treats me fairly and honestly. I would recommend him to anyone. He delivered both of my daughters. He keeps me in good health.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 5th, 2019

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I have been a patient for many years. Dr. Leventhal has guided me through basic illness to major life changing events. He is a professional that sleays shoots straight. He is human, I like that.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

December 20th, 2018

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Dr Leventhal took care of me and my family for over 20 years! Couldn't be happier with him and his staff. I'm in Birmingham Alabama now and will always miss him because he was always like family. Kathy Molizon

Did Well

Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

June 15th, 2018

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Great doctor! Been seeing him since 1986! My family sees him and I have recommended him to my friends who also have him as a Doctor.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

May 16th, 2017

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you want the best see Dr Leventhal

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

September 15th, 2015

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Logical. Practical. Personable

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

September 10th, 2015

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Dr. Levanthal is very professional. He sees my entire family and has been my 3 childrens pediatrician. Ages 24, 12 and 9 now!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

July 3rd, 2015

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THE GREATEST - i HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO MANY DOCTORS in and out of hospitals and this doctor is FANTASTIC, he is one of the very rarest - he treats each patient as if they were his only one - cares and really theats you as a very special individual!!!! none better

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 26th, 2015

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Dr Leventhal is very knowledgable and informative . He doesn't make you feel dumb if you don't understand medical terminology and he helps you in any way he can. He is by far the best physician I have found .

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

January 13th, 2014

Dorchester Medical Associates

299 Midland Pkwy Ste ASummerville, SC 29485

Tel: (843) 875-7901

Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Dr. Walter Leventhal

295 Midland PkwySummerville, SC 29485


Dr. Walter Leventhal, MD	Dr. Shakeilla Smithbey, MD	Helix Virtual Care	Shanekwah Melville, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.8 (30 Ratings)	5 (5 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)
53 Years of Experience	15 Years of Experience		10 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English		Speaks English, Spanish
Summerville , SC	Houston , TX	Boca Raton , FL	Houston , TX
Med School: University Of Cape Town Faculty Of Health Sciences	Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Family Medicine

Check-up
Contraception
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Immunization
Influenza
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Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Sc Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Cape Town Faculty Of Health Sciences in 1973.

NPI Number

Dr. Leventhal's NPI number is 1124192869.

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