109 Barton Creek CourtColumbia, SC 29229Google Maps
Dr. Ditzler's Education
Board Certified
Residency
Palmetto Health Richland, Family Practice
Medical School
Medical University of South Carolina
Patient Reviews
Ratings and reviews are based on third-party surveys carried out by Press Ganey.
Average Rating: 4.9
August 22, 2025
Dr. Ditzler is a most caring and professional man who is my doctor as well as my friend.
August 19, 2025
Exceptional medical staff!!
August 17, 2025
Dr Ditzler has been my PCP for over 20 years. I’m lucky to have such a great doctor. I’ll continue to be his patient in the future.
August 16, 2025
Dr Ditzler and the office staff are great and portray the Lexington Health mission
August 12, 2025
Can’t complain very happy with my doctor and his staff!!
August 2, 2025
Dr. Ditzler is wonderful I drive almost 40 min to see him!
July 16, 2025
I’ve been with Dr. Ditzler for 30 years. There is know one in the medical profession that I trust more.
May 22, 2025
Dr.Ditzler and his staff provide first rate care. They always listen to my concerns and provide explanations about my health which allows us to have meaningful conversations about the topic at hand. Please make sure the Lexington Hospital system understands the excellence they are lucky to have in Dr.Ditzler "s team.
May 21, 2025
I’ve been one of Russell Ditzler’s patients for years, and so have my sons. I am very pleased, as always, with him and his staff.
May 11, 2025
Rusty and his team have been my go to medical providers for over 25 years. Why? Because they care Bout me as a patient and a person. They?re the best!
May 5, 2025
I love Russell Ditzler
May 2, 2025
All went well
April 28, 2025
Dr. Ditzler always provides excellent care. I am 100% satisfied with him.
April 26, 2025
Dr.Ditzler is excellent.
April 25, 2025
Dr Ditzler are very informative and thorough.
April 22, 2025
Dr Russell Ditzler has always been a great physician. He has been my physician for [...] and in those [...] he has always make sure I had the best care. He's giving five stars today.
April 4, 2025
Fabulous care
April 1, 2025
Dr. Ditzler is the best family physician in the Columbia area. He truly cares about my health and is extremely competent. Dr. Ditzler is a very strong communicator and is very easy to talk you….very good communication skills!
April 1, 2025
Love Dr Ditzler. So patient and knowledgeable.
March 28, 2025
Doctor and staff are very professional and efficient.
March 14, 2025
Dr Ditzler is the BEST & was compassionate, nice !
March 7, 2025
Wait is always long, but Dr Ditzler is the best. Also new nurse (new to me) was very kind and professional as well as new x-ray tec. Everyone in office was kind....just waited a long time.
March 6, 2025
Me, my family and friends love Palmetto Family Medicine. They give wonderful care and are very supportive ❤️
March 5, 2025
Dr Ditzler was wonderful!
February 27, 2025
Doctor Russell Ditzler is the best!
February 26, 2025
Great as always
February 21, 2025
I've always loved the care dr.ditzler has provided
February 16, 2025
Pleased
February 13, 2025
I have been a patient of Dr Ditzler for a very long time and he is one heck of a doctor. I wouldn’t trade him for anyone else.
February 12, 2025
Dr Ditzler has taken care of me for years. I am very pleased with him and his nurses, and with the proactive approach we take to my wellness.
February 6, 2025
I always have gotten good service with pleasant people who are very nice and friendly and want to be of help.
February 6, 2025
Very at tentative to my care.
February 1, 2025
Continually >45 min behind schedule
January 29, 2025
Dr Ditzler is great
January 28, 2025
Help's me keep my health in tact.
January 19, 2025
I always enjoy my appointments and conversations with Dr. Ditzler
January 19, 2025
Dr. Ditzler is always professional and understanding.
December 20, 2024
Dr.D has been my doctor for almost 30 years. He is the ONLY one I trust with my care and decisions thereof! He is an AMAZING physician that truly cares about his patients and their total care! I will always trust Dr. D. with my life and every need I have to sustain it! I am very grateful that he is my Doctor and his staff is AWESOME too! They show they care and are professionals but yet treat you like family!
December 4, 2024
I love Dr Ditzler he is awesome
December 3, 2024
Dr. Ditzler is a very qualified professional. I am lucky to have him as my primary care provider.
December 2, 2024
Dr Ditzler and his staff are the best !
November 27, 2024
Smartest physician in the whole world!!!
November 19, 2024
Pleased with my visit.
November 18, 2024
Very careful in all their ways to explain very pleased with nurses and doctors
November 16, 2024
Good care!!!!
November 16, 2024
Dr. Ditzler and team always take very great care of me. They are always friendly and helpful in everything. I greatly appreciate their help always.
November 15, 2024
Dr Ditzler is always a pleasure to see and talk with. Very knowledgeable, very friendly, truly cares.
November 15, 2024
Dr. Ditzler, [...], and [..] excellent caregivers. Dr. Ditzler has been my physician for [...] years, and I have complete confidence in his medical skills, as well as his communitive skills. LMC is very fortunate to have this team. Don't change a thing.
About Dr. Ditzler
Dr. Ditzler has more than 30 years of experience in the diagnosis, treatment and management of pediatric and adult illnesses and sleep disorders.
Expertise
Board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, he has additional certifications in sleep medicine and advanced cardiac life support.
Background
Russell E. Ditzler, MD, graduated from the University of South Carolina with a bachelor’s degree in biology and a master’s degree in public health, and earned his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. He went on to complete a family medicine residency at Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia, South Carolina.