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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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.
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June 24, 2025
Laura Rate is very kind and she takes the time to listen to your problems and concerns.
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June 16, 2025
Understanding, supportive and empathetic
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June 14, 2025
My experience was excellent, she asked questions that pinpointed my issues. I experienced such a friendliness from her and appreciated it, her patience and concerns made an impact on me, EXCELLENT!
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June 12, 2025
Thank-You Laura
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June 11, 2025
Laura Rate is always kind, easy to talk with , professional, and helpful
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May 31, 2025
I was very pleased overall.
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May 29, 2025
Great visit with Laura.
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May 23, 2025
I was a bit scared about my situation but was taught about what was happening and how it could be helped. anxiety gone! Many thanks
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May 17, 2025
Great caring and gentle doctor!