1526 Lake Murray BoulevardIrmo, SC 29212Google Maps
Kelsey's Education
Masters Degree
Medical University of South Carolina
College
Clemson University
Patient Reviews
Ratings and reviews are based on third-party surveys carried out by Press Ganey.
Average Rating: 4.8
July 10, 2025
The world needs more class acts like this one!
July 7, 2025
She is the best doctor I have ever had. Kelsey is actually concerned about me and listens to me. She takes time to talk to me and always addresses my issues and helps me. She treats me like a person, not a case.
July 3, 2025
Kelley is great!! She take time with her patients. I would recommend them to anyone who needs heart help.
June 23, 2025
Kelsey was great
June 19, 2025
Great as well as always!
June 15, 2025
Everyone was very nice and polite. very enjoyable visit
June 15, 2025
Physician Assistant provided excellent service way beyond my expectations . Will definitely recommend to others.
June 13, 2025
I met with Kelsey Darden who has been a tremendous
resource and asset to me and my well-being. I?m blessed to have her in my life to help me deal with my care.
June 2, 2025
Great experience
June 1, 2025
NP Kelsey Darden was very nice and took time to explain the upcoming Echo test.
April 14, 2025
Excellent customer service. Staff was great.
April 2, 2025
Very comfortable with Care provided here
April 1, 2025
Very good at explaining everything let me make my in decision
March 8, 2025
I love my team of Doctors they awesome 👍👍👍
February 27, 2025
Had a pleasant environment and friendly staff
February 25, 2025
The very reason all my health concerns are handled at Lexington Medical Center. Thank you 😊
February 22, 2025
Kelsey was great
February 14, 2025
NP Darden is the best thing since sliced bread. Literally the GOAT. She is an asset to your practice and a blessing to the heart patients of Columbia, SC. Give that girl a bonus!!
January 29, 2025
Dr. Kelsey Darden & [...] are very thorough and understanding, they both make me feel very comfortable with their diagnosis
December 13, 2024
Thank you for your service!
November 20, 2024
Kelsey was on top of my health situation and was prepared to discuss . I do wish there was more time for our discussion as I left out without asking an important question that is time sensitive. Kelsey is very good and smart!! I?m glad she is one of my doctors!!
November 20, 2024
The NP was very good. She let me know what is going on.
November 17, 2024
Guy tech who did echo was very thorough.
Kelsey my PA Heart Dr is very good. She is the best.
November 3, 2024
The entire staff was very kind and caring. I was very satisfied with everyone and appreciate them all.
November 3, 2024
Wonderful care. And on this particular visit, I did not have to wait an hour for the appointment. I was taken on time!
October 31, 2024
I was leery about taking a new medication but Kelsey explained the risks in not taking it. Gave me confidence to begin taking the new medication.
October 27, 2024
Testing care was very good and showed concern for level of pain and feelings.
October 25, 2024
Both the technoligist and Kelsey Darden, NP were excellent. Tech answered my questions and Kelsey explained what and why they were checking for and prognosis .
October 24, 2024
Very thorough examination. The provider made me feel I was a part of my healthcare team
October 23, 2024
Great care
About Kelsey
Kelsey provides comprehensive care to families in the Irmo area.
Expertise
Certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Kelsey has additional certifications in advanced cardiac life support and basic life support. She has more than 12 years of experience providing direct patient care, including six years as a nurse practitioner in family medicine and cardiology. Kelsey recently cared for patients at Lexington Health Heart and Vascular Center in West Columbia, performing comprehensive histories and exams on patients with cardiac conditions, developing and implementing plans of care, prescribing and titrating medications, and coordinating appropriate follow-up care. She also educated patients and families on the importance of medication adherence and lifestyle modifications to manage chronic cardiac conditions.
Background
Kelsey graduated summa cum laude from Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina, with a bachelor’s degree in nursing and earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, where she also achieved summa cum laude honors. She then completed the Nurse Practitioner Fellowship Program at Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, South Carolina, specializing in the diagnosis, treatment and management of acute and chronic conditions in patients of all ages.