Laura Rate PA-C
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West Columbia
Areas Served
West Columbia
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Ratings and reviews are based on third-party surveys carried out by Press Ganey.
Average Rating: 4.7
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March 31, 2026
Laura Rate is excellent. She is knowledgeable, caring and attentive. She addressed All my questions and gave great care
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March 27, 2026
With all the medical issues I have had lately, it is always nice to come to your office. Every single person working there is kind, patient, professional, and most importantly they look at you while being seen opposed to staring at an iPad. Your practice is absolutely perfect
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March 23, 2026
Always considers t and informative
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March 22, 2026
Thank you
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March 20, 2026
PA Laura Rate was very easy to talk to and created a comfortable, welcoming environment from the start. She listened attentively to my concerns without rushing and made sure I felt heard and understood. What I appreciated most was how she explained everything in clear, layman’s terms, breaking down what needed to be done in a way that was easy for me to follow. She was patient, thorough, and made sure all of my questions were answered before I left. Overall, her communication and care made the entire experience reassuring and stress-free.
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March 17, 2026
Laura Rate is an awesome provider. Her immediate staff is very pleasant and accommodating. Would not think of having care for my issue anywhere else.
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March 17, 2026
I saw the PA. She was wonderful. Very professional and nice.
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March 12, 2026
I received excellent care from my provider. I will highly recommend.
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March 10, 2026
Laura Rate is excellent! I highly recommend her!
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March 10, 2026
The provider was very thorough and kind.
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March 7, 2026
Laura Rate is the BEST!!!
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March 4, 2026
Laura K Rate was excellent in explaining everything about my visit.
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February 25, 2026
Dr Barnes took his time and explained all my options. I was very pleased with his thoroughness and compassion.
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February 25, 2026
PA and nurse, did a great job changing my bandage. The visit was short, but I did not feel rushed.
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February 22, 2026
My care with this physician was great! I felt comfortable and she reassured me about my problems it can b rectified with meds and nothing else is needed unless the pain persist. I was told to come back If need b, but if not just do what she prescribed. I was happy with the outcome and her answers.
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February 19, 2026
I saw Laura Rate today. Laura's is awesome. She always has been very helpful and very knowledgeable about my care.
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February 18, 2026
This provider didn't want to listen to anything I had to say. She made her on assumptions before she even let me get 2 sentences in about my problem.
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February 13, 2026
Good service
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February 13, 2026
excellent care
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February 5, 2026
She is the best!
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February 4, 2026
❤️ my new team members
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January 25, 2026
In the past I?ve had several inj. I?m also a retired nurse. Ms. Laura is the best I?ve ever seen. She?s the best, she?s gifted her injections don?t hurt!!
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January 22, 2026
Laura Rate is an excellent provider. She has been giving me injections in my knee for the last severa years. She listens and, better yet, offers suggestions. I would highly recommend Laura Rate.
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January 21, 2026
Laura Rate is excellent!!
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January 21, 2026
Absolutely no problems with my care with my care person.
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January 12, 2026
Anytime I visit Dr Beard?s office since my hip surgery last year, every single employee is kind, professional and happy. You never have to wait past your appointment time. There is not a thing they could change to create a more caring environment
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January 10, 2026
Excellent consultation and presentation of options.
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January 10, 2026
Laura is always so pleasant.
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January 8, 2026
Very efficient
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January 6, 2026
Laura Rate is amazing dr love her??
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December 26, 2025
Great group of employees.
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December 17, 2025
Especially appreciated that I felt listened to
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December 4, 2025
Laura PA was superb!
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November 23, 2025
Laura is great a true professional
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October 19, 2025
Laura Rate-PA was very professional and sincerely cares. Great communication skills as she explained the options and listened closely to me. Very easy to talk to and with,, and thorough.
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October 18, 2025
PA Rate was very professional
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September 30, 2025
A++ as always
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September 24, 2025
Dr. Rate has always showed her care and concern about what my health issues were and was able to pinpoint exactly what I was talking about and was able to help and improve my health problems.
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September 14, 2025
Laura was outstanding and entire visit was great. I would recommend anyone for knee problems. Thanks so much!!!
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September 11, 2025
Laura was excellent. She was knowledgeable and detailed in what my symptoms were and what was required to sufficiently correct them.
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September 10, 2025
I think Miss Laura did everything to address my hip-thanks
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September 5, 2025
Laura Rate was great! She was very professional and cared about my issues.
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August 21, 2025
I was impressed how quick I was seen, and how informative my questions were answered.
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August 18, 2025
Very professional
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August 17, 2025
Loved Laura!!!! Very easy to talk to. Didn't feel rushed. Very knowledgeable!!!!!
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August 14, 2025
Laura Rate is so caring and knowledgeable,. She makes me feel like I?m heard and understood.
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August 12, 2025
I Love Laura Rate and her immediate staff! They are all kind, considerate and caring. Wouldn?t think of going anywhere else for treatment
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August 6, 2025
I was very pleased with Dr. Pate
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August 6, 2025
I was extremely pleased! Everyone was nice and professional too.
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August 1, 2025
Laura Rate is my provider. She is beyond excellent. I wish more physicians were as efficient, knowledgeable and engaged as she is. Her staff is kind and organized as well. I do want you to know that this isn?t the norm in healthcare anymore sadly, so it is very much appreciated!
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July 11, 2025
Thank you for your time and talents. Much appreciated!
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July 10, 2025
Laura Cate seemed knowledgeable, and was compassionate and encouraging.m, while also realistic. I appreciated my visit with her.
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June 30, 2025
Good
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June 27, 2025
Laura Rate, PA did an excellent job in evaluating my issue of hip pain and explaining procedures needed for connecting the problem.