
Dr. Martha P Hester MD
Family Practitioner
5900 Garners Ferry Rd Columbia SC, 29209About
Dr. Martha Hester is a family practitioner practicing in Columbia, SC. Dr. Hester specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Hester possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Univ of Sc Sch of Med, Columbia Sc 1994
University of South Carolina School of Medicine 1994
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Anxiety
- Menopause
- High Cholesterol
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Pain
- Insomnia
- Vascular Disease
Dr. Martha P Hester MD's Practice location
Practice At 5900 Garners Ferry Rd
5900 Garners Ferry Rd -Columbia, SC 29209Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
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- Dr. James P. Gillen M.D.4214 Hard Scrabble Rd Columbia SC 29223
- Dr. Patrice High D.O.NuEmpowerment Health Columbia SC 29229
- Dr. William H Crigler MD4711 Sunset Blvd Lexington SC 29072
- Dr. Achu Mofor MD1301 TAYLOR ST STE 8A COLUMBIA SC 29201
- Dr. Claire L Birdsong MD190 Parkridge Dr Columbia SC 29212
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TAYLOR AT MARION ST COLUMBIA SC 29220