Find Care Find a Doctor

Shepherd L. Drayton III MD

Doctor

48 Patient Ratings

Read 8 Patient Reviews

Family Medicine

48 Patient Ratings

Read 8 Patient Reviews

Areas Served

Blythewood

New Patient Appointments

Make an Appointment

Or call: (803) 935-8562

Areas Served

Blythewood

New Patient Appointments

Make an Appointment

Or call: (803) 935-8562

Current Patients

(803) 419-4949

Schedule appointments, view lab results, refill prescriptions and more.

Billing and Insurance

Our doctors are in-network with many insurance plans.
Accepted Insurance

Where Dr. Drayton Practices

Blythewood Family Medicine

230 Red Hawk Way Suite 200 Blythewood, SC 29016 Google Maps

Dr. Drayton's Education

Board Certified

Medical School

University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis

Residency

Lexington Medical Center, Family Medicine

Patient Reviews

Ratings and reviews are based on third-party surveys carried out by Press Ganey.
Average Rating: 4.8

August 30, 2026

They did an excellent job. Excellent I was very well satisfied with the services I received.
August 26, 2026

Staff in this area including our receptionist and doctors very professional very courteous and just very caring. Love going to this facility
August 26, 2026

Dr Drayton, is very concerned about his patient. Truly one of a kind d
August 24, 2026

Since my medical scare back in April, I chose LM to treat me. I was confined, released and followed-up by the BEST care team members in the world. My experience and medical care with LM has been exceptional, that I chose this provider to continue my care. He's amazing, genuine concerns, the best bedside manners I've ever had. He was and is very thorough and professional, he leaves no stone unturned. Couldn't ask for a better provider.
March 2, 2026

Dr. Drayton is a very caring doctor and takes the time to hear your concerns and explain things.
December 18, 2025

Excelente servicio English translation: Excellent service
December 18, 2025

Dr. Drayton was easy to discuss my concerns with. He was thoughtful in his evaluation of my issues and gave me good feedback and action plans. It was a very good visit.
December 1, 2025

Dr. Drayton is a wonderful, very knowledgeable doctor with great bedside manner. It’s possible I will drive all the way to Blythwood to continue with him as my primary care doctor.

About Dr. Drayton

Dr. Drayton provides comprehensive primary care for patients in Northeast Columbia.

Videos

Expertise

Board certified in family medicine, Dr. Drayton is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American College of Physicians with additional certifications in advanced cardiovascular and basic life support. He has extensive training and experience in the diagnosis, treatment and management of acute and chronic conditions in patients of all ages, as well as multidisciplinary care coordination with other providers in a variety of clinical settings, including ambulatory, inpatient, emergent and urgent care. He also has experience in routine and high-risk obstetrics, joint injections, skin biopsies, incision and drainage procedures and suturing.

Background

Dr. Drayton earned a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from the University of South Carolina in Columbia and completed his medical degree at the University of Medicine and Health Sciences in Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis. He then completed his family medicine residency at Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, South Carolina.