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
Residency
Richland Memorial Hospital/Dorn VA Hospital, Internal MedicineMedical School
University of South Carolina School of 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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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
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January 19, 2026
Good visit!
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January 16, 2026
All the Providers were very helpful to me, caring and Professional
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January 14, 2026
Dr. Ghent and staff were great.
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January 10, 2026
Great Dr
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January 7, 2026
The care team was very friendly, polite, respectful, and informative. It was a great visit.
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January 7, 2026
So thankful for Dr. Ghent and his staff! So much confidence in him!
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January 7, 2026
Great care
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January 5, 2026
Dr. Ghentt is professional and thorough in his explanations
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January 4, 2026
Very good experience.
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January 2, 2026
Dr. Shaun Ghent is the best. He has taken very good care of my needs. I highly recommend Carolina Pulmonary.
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January 2, 2026
Wonderful
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December 22, 2025
Dr. Ghent has great people person skills. He makes you feel comfortable and I am so glad he is my a doctor. He explains everything so you can understand your treatment plan. He also and wanted my input. On a scale of 0-10, I would rate him a 10. I highly recommend Dr. Ghent to anyone.
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December 17, 2025
I could not be any more happy with Dr. Ghent and his care. Finding a doctor that I am comfortable with and one that actually listens to me and my concerns makes all the difference.
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December 13, 2025
I'm very pleased with m
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December 10, 2025
Great doctor and practice!
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December 9, 2025
Dr Ghent has been taking care of me for several years. He and his staff are very reliable and responsive.
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November 25, 2025
I enjoy seeing my provider
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November 21, 2025
Dr was clear in his description and near term discussion
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November 13, 2025
Very good rxperience
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November 9, 2025
Excellent staff and physician!
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November 5, 2025
I love and respect Dr. Ghent so much. Always spends time with me and answers my questions. He acts as if he is glad to see me! Great “bedside” manner!
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October 31, 2025
An excellent doctor and staff, extremely knowledgeable of the field. I would recommend them to anyone.
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October 30, 2025
Great doc. No chances of changing Always answers my questions and gives me good advice
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October 28, 2025
Everything was excellent.
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September 28, 2025
Very good doctor!
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September 25, 2025
Was very pleased with my care
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September 19, 2025
Top drawer
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September 18, 2025
Keep up the good work. Thanks
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September 18, 2025
Dr.Ghent is above awesome. He is a kind, caring and informative physician. He creates a comfortable presence and I feel able to ask questions if needed. I cannot say enough positive things about Dr.Ghent and his caring , kind, thoughtful staff.
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September 18, 2025
Very polite and professional.
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September 15, 2025
Very nice and professional office members and the doctor was very nice
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September 14, 2025
Very Pleased with the care I re eived
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September 12, 2025
Dr. Ghent and I have known one another for a long time. He is the best and the first person I call if I need pulmonary care.
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September 7, 2025
Thank you
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September 6, 2025
Dr Ghent and staff could not have been more caring which is rare .
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August 24, 2025
I just would like to be asked if I have any questions or concerns about my sleep or CPAP. I guess because "my numbers are good," he assumes everything is A-OK. Maybe I'm being picky? But it costs a lot to see a specialist.
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August 23, 2025
Dr. Ghent is always open to my questions/concerns. Recommended to friend & they like him also!
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