Writing this review as a patient visitor. My dad recently had surgery here. GSMC is a big hospital…read morethat offers lots of heathcare services like an emergency room, a Cardio unit, and more! They also have a cafeteria. It is located off of Highway 17 and is easy to get to. As far as parking goes, they do have a big lot, and also a vallet if needed. I visited twice, and entered via the south entrance. Here they also checked us in, asked for Id, took our photo and was given a vistors pass. Both times i visited (one on 7/30/26 and another on 8/02/2026) The security person at check in was very nice. I was also with someone and knew where to go, but the security person also provides directions. Only quam is that it is chilly in hospitals, and highly recommend to bring a Jacket or something. Also, i'm surprised that there is no map of the hospital around- if i was by myself, and perhaps bad at directions, I feel that I would get lost in there! Anyways, found my dad's room in the cardio unit okay. Another thing is that there is only 2 chairs in the room, and if people want to stay long there should be another chair of some sort. At the visit of 7/30, someone needed to stand because we were 3 people. Oh, and met the surgeon and the nurse and everyone was nice. The nurse was also nice because it was time to remove some tubes that were in my dad, and she was explaining what she was doing and had a calming demeanor. Glad to see- although sort of wish I didn't have to see that because my dad said ow when the tube was out. Some people don't like seeing their family members in pain like that. Anyways. Oh and used the restroom on the south strand side, and it was a single stall! Clean but of course there was a line to the womens room for the single stall. Wasn't on the main entrance side, but hope the main entrance has more restroom stalls! This is my review as a visitor, and it was easy visiting this place.

Employing More caring staff may be answered to all the negative feedback. My experience there was a…read moreNIGHTMARE!!

Imaging staff. I can't say enough about Marie and Jess the ladies that helped me with my CT scan…read moreon Friday. Personable, professional, kind, caring, funny just a joy to have them with me as I am a big baby when it comes to needles, and IVs. You are lucky to have these ladies working for you.

Went there around 1am due to extreme swelling and excruciating pain in my wrist. Dr ordered X-ray…read moreand said it's arthritis. I told him no it's not. My arthritis has never given me an issue whatsoever. If he would have just looked at my wrist, he would have seen bite marks that I saw the next day when I got the swelling down. He wouldn't even look and kept insisting it was arthritis. Then they charged me $3834.00 for just walking in and had numerous wrong charges including chemo meds on my bill for a total of over $6400. I spoke to the billing department who is sending it up for an audit. But seriously, $3834.00 for just walking in. Thankfully, I have Medicare and Tricare but still. Check your statements people!!

Well, I got home Monday from a 6 day-5 night stay at Hotel Waccamaw as we lovingly refer to it, or…read moreTidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital in Murrells Inlet. It was a long visit this time. My 3rd in two years. I was on 3 West. The staff was excellent. I was on a regular diet. The food was good; not fancy, not like I'd make it myself, but good! Foodservice staff were very pleasant. I worked in healthcare foodservice as my career and can appreciate what they do. The food was hot, or cold if appropriate, on time, and accurate. In any event, I'll be back in July for surgery and hope to have another good experience.

Update 11/4/25 Dr…read moreStrickland was so kind. I cannot stress that enough. She is proud of me that I have been off of Narcotics since February 2025. I did not need pain medicine at this time. I took my regular Meloxicam for inflammation and Tylenol for pain. I iced and elevated my leg. The pain was in my knee down the outside to calf. Dr Strickland listed to me with total attention. Eye contact included. She examined me thoroughly with gentle care. X-rays taken. Crutches and knee immobilizer sent home with me. Dr Strickland explained my test results in a way I could understand. Her kindness, knowledge, and experience made me feel very relaxed and comfortable. I would recommend tidelands Waccamaw Hospital to anyone that asks. Dr Strickland is a wonderful special ER Doctor. Thank you kindly for the care I received The X-ray folks were so kind. Felipe and Cory were wonderful caring and delightful. They explained everything to me. They were gentle in moving my hurt leg around. We shared some smiles. And after the tests I was taken back to the ER. Danny was taking cafe of me. He went above and beyond expectations. He got me a warm blanket. He explained the knee immobilizer on my leg with detail so I can adjust as needed. I felt very comfortable with his explanations and demonstrations. He checked on me frequently. Danny took me all the way to my car after being discharged. I was told to follow up with my orthopedic doctor and I did. Thank you very much. Great ER team. Willie Conway.

I know everyone does not have the same experiences at hospitals but this is mine. I went in with…read morewhat I thought was a summer cold and a touch of bronchitis. I went to ER and was seen almost immediately, chest Xray showed pneumonia and a pleural effusion of my left lung. I was admitted and had excellent care from my Nurse D'anna( hope i spelled it right) who was great( my wife who's also an RN said she was great as well) . The Doctors were all very caring and helpful, my Pulmonologist came in and said she was recommending I transfer to Grand Strand so a thoracic surgeon could clear the effusion. I felt as though I was the most important patient in the hospital. I would not hesitate to return should I need any medical care. I also find it great how the local hospitals work together for the best care for the patient.

Dear Customer Service,…read more I am writing to express my disappointment with the care and treatment I received in the CMC Emergency Department on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at approximately 8:30 a.m. Before I begin, I want to make it clear that I have always had outstanding experiences with CMC. About three and a half years ago, when I moved to this area, I decided that CMC would be my healthcare provider because every doctor, nurse, and staff member I had encountered was kind, compassionate, and made me feel welcome. Unfortunately, my experience in the Emergency Department was completely different. When I arrived, the gentleman working at the registration desk did not acknowledge or greet me. I had to approach him and ask if this was where I needed to register. Instead of welcoming me or asking how he could help, the first thing he told me was that there were a lot of people waiting, there were no beds available, and that I would have a long wait. He repeated this several times throughout our interaction. At the time, there were only about five people in the waiting room. Whether there were five people or fifty people should not matter to someone seeking emergency medical care. Patients come to the Emergency Department because they are worried about their health, and hearing repeatedly how long the wait will be only adds to their anxiety. While checking me in, I explained that I was experiencing chest pain that was radiating down my left arm. His response was, "I don't care about your arm. Tell me more about the chest pain." I understand that he may have been trying to focus on the most urgent symptom, but the way he said it was dismissive and lacked compassion. There are much more professional and caring ways to communicate with a patient who is frightened and not feeling well. The night before, I had spoken with the on-call physician, who advised me to go to the Emergency Department because of my symptoms. Since it was late at night, I told the doctor I would come first thing in the morning unless my condition became worse, in which case I would call an ambulance. I tried several times to explain this, along with my other medical concerns, but I was never given the opportunity. In addition to my chest pain, my legs and feet had become extremely swollen. My physician, Dr. Boykin, had prescribed medication to help reduce the fluid buildup because there was concern that my kidneys might not be functioning properly. The medication was not helping, and that was another important reason I came to the Emergency Department. Unfortunately, I felt as though no one wanted to hear about those concerns. After my EKG was completed and I was told I was not having a heart attack, I became so discouraged by the way I had been treated that I decided to leave without receiving further evaluation. Looking back, I realize that was probably not the best decision, but I simply no longer felt comfortable staying. No patient should ever feel driven to leave an emergency department because they feel dismissed or unwelcome. I also heard a nurse yelling loudly in the background while I was checking in. I do not know what the situation was, but from a patient's perspective, it came across as chaotic and unprofessional. I understand that emergency departments can be extremely busy and stressful. I also understand that staff members deal with difficult situations every day. However, those circumstances should never prevent patients from being treated with dignity, compassion, and respect. I do not know the name of the employee who checked me in. He was a gentleman with gray hair working the registration desk that Sunday morning around 8:30 a.m. I ask that you identify him and address this matter appropriately. Whether that involves coaching, additional customer service training, or another corrective action is your decision. I simply do not want another patient to have the same experience I had. Again, I want to emphasize that this complaint is not about CMC as a whole. My experiences with your physicians, nurses, and office staff have consistently been excellent, which is exactly why this incident was so shocking and disappointing. I would appreciate hearing from someone regarding this matter and learning what steps will be taken to address my concerns. Thank you for taking the time to read my letter and for considering my feedback. Sincerely, Rob H 11-01--64

I came at 3:20 pm with a son with a possible ear infection. They said the doctor already left for…read morethe day and they weren't taking any patients. This is an urgent care in a vacation town. This is unprofessional. Don't bother with this urgent care.

Excellent care!! I was in Pawleys Island on vacation and was hit in the head with a kayak which…read moreleft a pretty deep wound. The entire staff, from the woman at the front desk, the nurse and Dr. Howard, all excellent! Friendly, comforting and professional!

I am out of town, on vacation, with health issues. Was looking for an urgent care to receive…read moremedical assistance, overall this one had the best reviews. After visiting this urgent care 100% understand why. The staff was amazing and very welcoming. I had no anxiety in the office whatsoever, the receptionist was very open to answering any questions I had and very patient with me. Along with the nurses assistant walking me through everything, and the nurse practitioner was very adamant about finding a solution to my problem. Which made me feel a lot of relief about the experience. This is one of the best urgent cares I've been to in my lifetime. I would recommend this experience to anyone if needed, of course.

Honestly, the doctor that met with me (works part time), was THE MOST THOROUGH doctor I've ever…read morehad. Not only did he address my issue, but he also taught me some things about maintaining my health! I genuinely wish I'd met this man 10+ years ago, but better late than never, I'd suppose!! I forgot your name, but thank you, Doc!

Vered Butbal Benezra fnp is the most dedicated health care provider I have ever had. And I am 76…read moreyears old. She is very conservative with the meds and does some holistic stuff that has helped me. She listens to my complaints intently and dosen,t rush. She is truly an asset to the medical profession. I would have no problem recommending her to anyone looking for astute medical care.

Catherine Osborne is not a doctor, she's a nurse practitioner. She just recently graduated. She…read moredoes not have the patience to treat Dementia and Alzheimer's patients.

Four months on from my wellness visit I am being hounded by labcorp for payment due to an original…read moremiscoding when ordering lab work for me. They didn't code the visit as a wellness visit and coded as a meet and greet with a new doctor. This was despite me not requesting a change of primary care provider. The change was only necessary because the provider left McLeod. After I got bills from McLeod , I contacted them and they eventually corrected their own bill but they are refusing to contact labcorp with updated coding so that labcorp can correct their bill. I have spent too many hours of my time on the phone with blue cross and with labcorp and they both tell my it has to be the provider who initially ordered the blood draws that has to contact them in order for this to be corrected.

I recently went there with my adult son. I HAVE NEVER IN MY LIFE BEEN TREATED SO POORLY. The…read morenurse, JAIME was absolutely awful and beyond rude. They would not allow me back to see him or talk to the dr. The charge nurse was no better and didn't want to hear anything I said. I did nothing wrong, I was in tears and so worried. These women should not be in the nursing profession they have no people skills, kindness or compassion. I will be filing a formal complaint and will not stop until I'm sure no one else will have to go through what I did. Also he was sent home in the same condition as he came. He asked me to take him to a different hospital. We went to seacoast McLeod And he was admitted. On a good note they were so very very kind and compassionate and treated his condition with the concern it deserved. It was the best hospital experience you could have asked for. Every single person was absolutely amazing. Thank you to all including our amazing floor nurses Kimberlyn and Shay.