146 East Hospital DriveSuite 350West Columbia, SC 29169Google Maps
Dr. Gale's Education
Board Certified
Residency
Houston Methodist Hospital, Orthopaedic Surgery
Medical School
Medical University of South Carolina
Fellowship
Idaho Shoulder Education and Research Foundation, Shoulder Surgery; University of Connecticut, Hand and Upper Extremity
Patient Reviews
Ratings and reviews are based on third-party surveys carried out by Press Ganey.
Average Rating: 4.7
May 13, 2026
Dr. Gale was very informative, professional and has an excellent way of making patients feel valued.
May 13, 2026
Dr. Gale is great
May 13, 2026
Dr Gale and her staff are friendly and professional. I really trust them and appreciate their cate.
May 10, 2026
I feel that my problem was addressed with all of my concerns and the best decision was made.
May 10, 2026
Dr. Gale took time and explained in detail everything that I needed to know.
May 8, 2026
Dr. Gale is fantastic. I can see the passion she has for her work and how she cares about her patients comfort and healing.
I am beyond pleased with her.
May 2, 2026
I feel so fortunate to have had Dr. Gale as my doctor! She is the best! Her whole staff were wonderful also! At score!!!!
May 2, 2026
Dr. Gale is an amazing physician!! She makes sure you understand your condition and what you need to do to treat it and to get assistance right away during a flareup. She also has a great staff! Very helpful and friendly.
April 29, 2026
Dr. Gale told me my problem and the best solution.
April 25, 2026
I was very pleased with Dr Gale and her staff. She explained my "injury" and treatments available. I'm fine and would recommend your practice highly. Thank you, [...]
April 24, 2026
Dr Gale and her staff are outstanding.
April 22, 2026
Very understandable, courteous and did listen.
April 18, 2026
Dr was very caring and informed
April 17, 2026
Dr. Gale us an exemplary physician! She's also a very compassionate person. I would never hesitate to recommend her.
April 17, 2026
Dr Gale is very thorough presenting the different treatment options for my osteoarthritis including surgery . Dr Gale her MA and PA make a great team .
April 17, 2026
Dr Gale made feel secure in her knowledge and obvious expertise. She is an excellent listener, too
April 10, 2026
Dr. Gale was very knowledgeable and nice! She explained everything about my condition! I would recommend her to anyone who has a need!
March 26, 2026
Doc was precise & to the point when treating my trigger finger.
March 23, 2026
Dr. Gale’s team was very professional and courteous for all of my follow up visits.
March 17, 2026
She was incredible for all my previous visits. I had recommended her to multiple people. This visit was disappointing to say the least. I was completely unheard.
March 11, 2026
Andrea Gale was very attentive, personable, and helpful.
March 8, 2026
Very Good Care.Reception good
March 6, 2026
I walked out of there talking about how put-together they all were and how comfortable I felt with them. Everyone was great.
March 4, 2026
Very profesional and knowlageble
March 4, 2026
Dr. Gale and her staff are friendly and professional. I highly recommend them.
March 3, 2026
Dr.Gale had great bedside manner, explained my condition well, gave me treatment options and took time and was not rushed at all
March 2, 2026
Excellent provider.
February 27, 2026
Dr. Gale and her staff rocks!
February 6, 2026
Very satisfied with my care..
February 6, 2026
Dr. Gale and her team are amazing and always exceed expectations
February 5, 2026
I was very pleased with all of the staff, and physcian. Very competent. Appointments were easily made i highly recommend this office!
February 1, 2026
Each person shows a personal interest in me and takes care of my needs.
January 31, 2026
Dr. Gale and her staff were professional and knowledgeable. She immediately recognized the problem and was able to diagnose it. I would recommend her to everyone that has hand problems.
January 30, 2026
Absolutely best treat I've received in a very long time
January 30, 2026
Dr Gale is amazing.
January 22, 2026
We Andrea Gale & her staff.
January 15, 2026
Dr. Gayle has operated on L. hand previously & both times excellent.
January 14, 2026
Everyone was caring and very Knowledgeable
January 14, 2026
Dr Gale and her staff were wonderful!
January 10, 2026
Dr. Gale and all of her staff are the best!
December 26, 2025
Dr. Gale is amazing, very sweet, very knowledgeable. Feel safe and comfortable in her care. Love, love, doctors like her.
December 21, 2025
Well done
December 15, 2025
Dr Gale is very good and understanding and listens to what the patient has to discuss I recommend her to anyone
December 9, 2025
Excellent care and treatment as usual with all LMC.
December 4, 2025
Everything was excellent
November 26, 2025
DR Gale is and was absolutely amazing. The entire team from doctor's visit to surgery to post op was incredible I appreciate everything you have done but mostly I appreciate how well I was treated and for ensuring I felt comfortable and was very well taken care of. Thank you for everything to Dr Gale and to each and every member of the team that I encountered through this process
November 20, 2025
Dr. Gale was very good with me
September 14, 2025
Dr. Gale. Thumbs up!
August 23, 2025
The Gayle is an excellent provider that cares about her patients
August 18, 2025
She is very kind and takes the time to listen to my concerns.
August 13, 2025
I appreciate the care I received and will continue to used these providers for my health care, I have no negative feelings at all .
August 13, 2025
Dr Gale is a Rockstar!
August 12, 2025
The best therapist
August 12, 2025
The team that took care of me were excellent.
August 11, 2025
Was very attentive.
About Dr. Gale
As a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Gale specializes in the treatment of disorders of the hand and upper extremity with clinical expertise in minimally invasive endoscopic and arthroscopic procedures, injection therapies and nonsurgical treatments of the hand and upper extremity. She is most interested in the evaluation and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, trauma, fractures, tendonitis, arthritis and peripheral nerve injuries of the upper extremity.
Expertise
Dr. Gale is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Association for Surgery of the Hand and the American Society of Surgery for the Hand, among other organizations.
Background
Dr. Gale earned her medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston and completed her orthopaedic surgery residency at Houston Methodist Hospital in Texas. She then completed a shoulder fellowship at the Idaho Shoulder Research and Education Foundation in Eagle, Idaho, and a hand surgery fellowship at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine in Hartford.