W. Shawn Ghent MD, FCCP
Areas Served
West Columbia, Northeast Columbia
New Patient Appointments
Areas Served
West Columbia, Northeast Columbia
New Patient Appointments
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Where Dr. Ghent Practices
Dr. Ghent's Education
Board Certified
Medical School
University of South Carolina School of MedicineResidency
Richland Memorial Hospital/Dorn VA Hospital, Internal MedicineFellowship
Richland Memorial Hospital/Dorn VA Hospital, Internal Medicine, PulmonaryPatient Reviews
Ratings and reviews are based on third-party surveys carried out by Press Ganey.
Average Rating: 4.8
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July 30, 2026
Amazing Doctor
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July 26, 2026
Dr Ghent has always been the best
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July 26, 2026
Dr. Ghent is very personable. Enjoy talking with him. He covers my specific health issues clearly; explains test results in plain language; and makes recommendations logically.
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July 26, 2026
Dr. Ghent and his staff took very good care of me.
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July 22, 2026
Dr. Ghent is a wonderful doctor who always takes his time to explain and discuss my condition. He is the perfect combination of compassion and professionalism.
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July 16, 2026
Dr. Ghent is always good to me
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July 14, 2026
Dr Ghent is a very good doctor. He very professional and makes excellent decisions about my health care
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July 14, 2026
Dr. Ghent is very friendly and explains things well! Great Doctor
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July 12, 2026
Dr. Ghent is thorough and explains treatment plan well.
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July 4, 2026
Always feel welcomed and appreciate their concerns.
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July 3, 2026
Excellent doctor
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July 2, 2026
Dr Ghent is a delight. I appreciate his candor and suggestions on treatment. He explains everything fully. No hesitation to refer others to him.
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June 29, 2026
Dr. Ghent and his team are amazing. Very friendly atmosphere. Would recommend them everyone!
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June 28, 2026
Dr Ghent was honest and approachable.
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June 28, 2026
Great doctors, nurses, etc. Only positive comments from me.
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June 27, 2026
Dr Gent was very nice really liked his bedside manner
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June 26, 2026
He makes his patients feel comfortable. Relax.. i enjoy very much having him as my doctor
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June 24, 2026
Dr. Ghent is wonderful and I would recommend him wholeheartedly!
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June 20, 2026
I thoroughly look forward and enjoy my appointments with Dr. Ghent! His professional demeanor and inclusive attitude toward my participation in my care plan keep me returning year after year.
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June 17, 2026
I really appreciate Dr. Ghents approach and his chair side manner.
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June 16, 2026
Excellent care and provided good explanation about health care..
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June 11, 2026
Dr. GHENT was caring in my situation and how I was doing, he explained what the Breathing Test showed.
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June 11, 2026
Even though I was nervous about what I would hear, I enjoyed the visit from the beginning to the end!
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June 9, 2026
Very nice man.
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June 8, 2026
Satisfied with the visit.
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June 6, 2026
Good new patient visit overall. Anxiety about a sleep lab and being tethered to devices. Lifelong anxiety in certain other, unrelated situations. Dr confirmed no option.
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June 6, 2026
Dr. Ghent is the epitome of what a physician should be.
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June 5, 2026
Dr Ghent explained in detail and listened to my concerns.
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June 1, 2026
This was the nicest doctor I’ve ever met.
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May 28, 2026
I was very pleased with my visit and my doctors
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May 24, 2026
Wonderful experience
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May 18, 2026
Dr. Ghent is a very knowledgeable and professional person. Really like him.
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May 17, 2026
I really like Dr. Ghent. He makes things easy to understand when he talks to you.
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May 17, 2026
Dr. Ghent is always very helpful and I always learn something during my visit. The entire staff is cordial and helpful. No complaints.
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May 6, 2026
Everyone was friendly and professional.
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May 3, 2026
Dr.Ghent is amazing and very thorough,detailed and knowledgeable and sincerely cares about his patients.I cannot think of a greater guy and Dr.that I have came in contact with and feel lucky to have him and highly recommend him and Carolina Pulmonary. Five stars!
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May 1, 2026
Very good visit and I was very informed.
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April 30, 2026
This is one of my best all time doctors. I sure hope that he outlives me!
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April 29, 2026
Dr. GHENT has always been outstanding with the CARE and compassion he shows on my visits. He is very thorough, knowledgeable and easy to understand. I would go to no one else.
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April 29, 2026
I feel very fortunate to be in the care of Dr. Ghent and his staff.
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April 26, 2026
I love my Dr. He is professional, but will carry on a conversation as well. He is always on top of my issues and explains things in a way I can understand. He is very kind and friendly too.
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April 21, 2026
Great service
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April 18, 2026
Dr. G has excellent doctor- patient communication. He is polite and very knowledgeable. I like the guy!
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April 14, 2026
Dr is a very good listener
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April 12, 2026
Dr Ghent is very professional and informative.
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April 9, 2026
I had a very productive appointment with Dr Ghent. He explained everything I needed to know and he was very receptive to the questions I asked. Great visit.
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April 8, 2026
Takes time to answer all my questions. I know I’m taking care of.
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April 5, 2026
Great! Doctor greater bedside manner and knows his profession.
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April 4, 2026
Really liked the doctor
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April 3, 2026
Very professional and explained in a way I can understand
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March 31, 2026
Dr Ghent is spectacular. He know his field very well!
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March 29, 2026
Very pleased
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March 26, 2026
Dr Ghent is very thorough and explains everything in a manner that is understandable. He has my best interest in mind
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March 25, 2026
Everyone was very helpful & polite
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March 21, 2026
I am pleased with my care.
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March 21, 2026
Dr. Ghent is kind, caring, and very professional. I always look forward to seeing him and getting the care I need. He cares for my health and my well being.
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March 18, 2026
This was my first visit with Dr. Ghent. He was friendly and polite, and made me feel at ease. He explained things clearly and answered all my questions. I felt he was genuinely concerned about my well-being. It was a pleasant experience.
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March 17, 2026
Thank you Carolina Pulmonary for terrific service!
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March 16, 2026
Dr. Ghent is very thorough and is patient answering questions to help me understand.
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March 14, 2026
Very pleased
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March 12, 2026
Excellent care from reception to the Dr.
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March 12, 2026
Really like Dr Ghent and his staff
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March 9, 2026
From check in to check out and everything in between, It was perfect. Dr. Ghent was extremely knowledgeable and courteous. I highly recommend Dr. Ghent and Carolina pulmonary.
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March 9, 2026
Dr Ghent and all the staff are especially excellent in their care!
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March 8, 2026
Dr Ghent is the only doctor I’ve ever met that I trust. He has changed my life and my marriage with use of CPAP
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March 7, 2026
Dr Ghent was very straight-forward .
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March 5, 2026
I didn’t have to wait very long in the reception area or the examination room
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March 1, 2026
Visit was great and professional $$
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February 27, 2026
Dr. Ghent is excellent.
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February 27, 2026
Dr. Ghent is an exceptional doctor. Perfect diagnosis and treatment plan.
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February 27, 2026
I've been telling things to Veterans Affairs that they never took in consideration or never acted upon dealing with my COPD and my doctor at Lexington Medical Center picked up on instantly and started planning .
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February 25, 2026
Loved Dr Ghent
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February 25, 2026
Dr. Ghent is a great Dr., I wouldn’t change for anything, he is the greatest.
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February 23, 2026
Very punctual appointment. Dr Ghent is excellent
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February 23, 2026
I’m so grateful for Dr Ghent. He always takes time to make sure all my questions are answered and keeps me informed of my medical status.
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February 22, 2026
I was very satisfied
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February 21, 2026
great compassionate doctor.
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February 19, 2026
Dr Ghent is always attentive, friendly and very knowledgeable. Highly pleased with my care and staff is great as well.
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February 18, 2026
Dr. Ghent was very nice and explained things very well, but he seemed rushed and uninterested in what my concerns were.
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February 18, 2026
Very professional as always Dr Ghent super guy always friendly and helpful would recommend to anybody
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February 16, 2026
Just like to apologize for accusing them wrongly. Thanks for them explaining the situation to me calmly especially my Doctor. Blessings to you all. Thanks again for your services.
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February 15, 2026
I felt like it was a bit rushed. I think he sees a lot of patients in one day, which is understandable. He was a kind doctor which was wonderful.
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February 14, 2026
This was my first visit. Everyone was professional.
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February 13, 2026
Very satisfied with visit.
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February 12, 2026
Dr. Ghent is the best. He explains everything and is willing to discuss with you and come up with solutions for your medical needs.
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February 12, 2026
Dr Ghent is great.
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February 12, 2026
Dr Ghent is a very caring, compassionate, Dr with many years of experience and expertise
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February 11, 2026
An especially well run professionally driven office with very positive atmosphere, filled with people who really wanted to help
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February 9, 2026
Very happy with my doctor a lot of confidence in him
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February 1, 2026
It was a very pleasant visit
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February 1, 2026
It was an incredible visit. The doctor was very kind and explained everything to us very well.
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January 31, 2026
Great doctor, cares for his PTs .
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January 31, 2026
I truly appreciate Dr. Ghent. He is the most approachable doctor i ever had. He makes you feel comfortable in his presence. I feel like I can trust him.
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January 28, 2026
Dr Ghent explained my condition, therapy and what was going to happen very well. Very pleased
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January 28, 2026
DR. GHENT IS A GREAT DOCTOR AND THE STAFF ARE ALWAYS EXCELLENT.
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January 28, 2026
Love Dr. Ghent!
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January 25, 2026
I was very happy with the care that I received. The doctor talked to me and not at me, and answered any questions I had.
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January 21, 2026
Dr Ghent was very detailed and kind during my visit.
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January 20, 2026
Very good
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January 20, 2026
Dr Ghent is very knowledgeable
About Dr. Ghent
Dr. Ghent has more than 25 years of experience providing specialized care for respiratory diseases, sleep disorders and chronic illnesses.Expertise
Dr. Ghent is board certified in pulmonary medicine and is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians and the American Thoracic Society. Dr. Ghent most recently served as an assistant professor of clinical medicine at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Columbia and treated patients at Midlands Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine in Columbia. He has also served as a principal investigator and a sub-investigator in a variety of MedTrials® clinical trials.Background
A graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Columbia, W. Shawn Ghent, MD, FCCP, completed his residency and fellowship at Richland Memorial Hospital/William Jennings Bryan Dorn Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Columbia, South Carolina.Appointment Availability
Carolina Pulmonary
2728 Sunset Blvd (HWY 378), West Columbia
3016 Longtown Commons Dr., Columbia