Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Infants and Toddlers
- Children 2-4
- Children 5 and up
- Teens
- Adults
- Adults 65 and up
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Brabham Martin Hester, Jr.
B. Martin Hester, MD, is board certified in family medicine. He received his undergraduate degree from Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and completed his medical school training at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Columbia. Dr. Hester completed his residency at Prisma Health Richland Hospital.
Care Team
Prisma Health Family Medicine – Garners Ferry
5900 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209
Prisma Health Family Medicine – Garners Ferry
5900 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209
Prisma Health Family Medicine – Garners Ferry
5900 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209
Prisma Health Family Medicine – Garners Ferry
5900 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209
Locations
- Prisma Health Family Medicine – Garners Ferry
- 5900 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209
- Get Directions
- phone: 803-695-5450
- fax: 803-695-5469
Expertise
Education
- Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine
- Residency: Prisma Health Richland Springs Hospital, Family Medicine
Board Certifications
- Family Medicine: American Board of Family Medicine
Insurance
- Absolute Total Care - Ambetter
- Absolute Total Care (Centene)
- Aetna
- Aetna Medicare
- Allwell Medicare - Absolute Total Care
- BCBS
- BCBS Blue Essentials
- BCBS PPC
- BCBSSC Blue Reedy Exchange Product (Upstate)
- BCBSSC State Health Plan (PEBA)
- BlueChoice Health Plan
- BlueChoice Medicaid - Healthy Blue
- BlueChoiceMyChoice Advantage
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna
- Cigna Medicare
- Companion Benefit Alternatives
- CorVel Workers Compensation
- Evernorth Behavioral Health
- FirstHealth (Aetna)
- Healthy Connections
- Humana - Healthy Horizons
- Humana Choice Care
- Humana Medicare
- Liberty Advantage
- Logistics Health
- Magellan
- MedCost
- Medicare (Traditional Fee-for-Service)
- Molina
- Molina Medicaid
- Multiplan/PHCS
- NHC Advantage
- Optum Behavioral Health
- Promise Health Plan
- SC Medicaid Healthy Connections
- Select Health Medicare
- Select Heath (First Choice)
- Spectera
- TriCare
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network - VACCN
- Wellcare (Centene)
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
397 ratings, 89 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is derived from patient surveys based on the likelihood to recommend this provider’s office.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
Fix Epic
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/22/2026
No suggestions - everything was great as usual!
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2026
My Foley Secure Device came loose three days after I was there.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/8/2026
May need to recommend a specialist if pills do not work. Currently, it appears to be a trial and error process. We will see...
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2026
You did everything right
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2026
Nothing could have been improved.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
No need just keep up the good work they're doing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Not a thing differently!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/11/2026
No suggestions. I trust and respect them
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2026
I could not have asked for better treatment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
I TRUST DR.HESTER COMPLETELY
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
I have been seeing this doctor for 35 years or more. I'm very pleased with trust and respect why care for me. I never had any problem and very satisfied.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
Great service!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/11/2026
Nothing; Dr. Hester has been my PCP for over 20 years and I am very well satisfied!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Doesn't get any better
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
Dr. Hester did everything he needed to do. I trust his judgement.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
I don't know of anything else that could be done differently. Great job guys
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/9/2025
Keep the behaving the same way
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2025
I have no reason to complain. It was good care and was treated respectfully.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
Refreshments. LOL
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
I was totally satisfied with every aspect of my visit to my Doctor and his staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2025
Keep up the good work
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Zero..Dr.Hester and his staff are excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2025
Yes, I've been at that practice now for quite a few years and have always trusted Dr. Hester. He's always actually going over my care with me and sit down and talk with me about it. So I'm very pleased and I don't think there's nothing that could be done better. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/14/2025
I am always pleased with Dr Hester and his staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2025
All was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2025
Dr. M. Hester and his staff provided excellent care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2025
Dr. Hester is great, good bedside manner, good listener, very good. If I accidentally pushed it, I didn't have trust, I do, I have great trust. I thought that was gonna be a four, so I would have pressed that, thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2025
the care was good . unless they want to pay for my medication.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
Everything is fine the way it is. Dr. Hester and his staff are fantastic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2025
I have terrible hearing loss and could not hear the doctor's comments. Fortunately, I had a friend with me who speaks louder and was helpful in passing the comments to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/17/2025
Talk louder
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/10/2025
Everything is always professinal and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
Dr. Hester is an excellent doctor. I've got 30 years, 35 years, and he's always the same. He knows what to do, so I'm very, very pleased.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/10/2025
Absolutely nothing. Dr Hester and his staff are extremely knowledgeable, compassionate and caring. They have always been tremendous and it's the reason why I trust them with my life.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2025
I'm very satisfied with the care I receive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2025
None. This is a totally First Class operation!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2025
I'm very grateful for consideration and medical attention given. A caring provider is important to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2025
I do not have any suggestions for improvement at this time. My visit was excellent!
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2025
WE LOVE THIS OFFICE AND THE HESTERS! But we HATE the Prisma system. When the Hesters retire, we will be going somewhere else. The Prisma email has gotten so complicated we don't even use it anymore. Just can't get thru it!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2025
Everything was usual perfect!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2025
Excellent experience..very helpful and truly interested in my health..
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2025
I appreciate the care I receive at South Hampton, the staff is excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
The care team were completely supportive and there is no need for improvement.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
Dr. Hester and the staff are always extremely kind and committed to making visits both informative and pleasurable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
Everything went well and my visit couldn't have been any better
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
I received the best care possible.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/13/2025
All did well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2025
All was well no need to offer anything
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/7/2025
It was a very good visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/5/2025
Excellent çare!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2025
Very pleased, as always.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/4/2025
This practice is perfect. Please don't ride them for goals they are already surpassing. I have been a patient here for over 30 years and do not wish to find a new one because of over bearing bureaucracy
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2025
Dr. Hester and his team does an outstanding job with patients care needs. Excellent Dr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2025
I can't think of anything. This office has always been terrific and I'm lucky to have such great care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2025
Wonderful service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
Not a thing. I was well cared for and treated for my appointment. Great staff and facility!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/16/2025
Not applicable; everything went well!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
Well covered
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/16/2025
Continue to do what you are doing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2025
I have no suggestions. I am pleased with the care I receive when I need it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2025
I think you're doing a great job, just keep up the good work.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2025
Every thing is fine the way it is.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2025
Everything is always great when I have my appointments. Very professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
can't think of anything they need to improve on.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
none, perfect
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
The support given was excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/31/2025
My provider has my utmost respect in providing for my care. I can think of nothing or any other form of care that would be an improvement.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/31/2025
I am very impressed with the doctor and nurses. The always support and show respect.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/24/2025
Keep up the excellent support
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2025
Always excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2025
Everything was fine...
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/18/2025
Every aspect was perfect
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/18/2025
I'm good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2025
Everything was wonderful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
The physical was exactly as scheduled. I have been a patient here for over 25 years- if I wasn't comfortable, I would have changed. You may want to consider reviewing the patient's history and tailoring a survey based on that.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
Everything was excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/12/2025
You did your best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2025
No criticism
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
The care I Received was great as always.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2025
Every thing was fine
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
Everything was fine.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
No need; I was treated wonderfully.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
Everything was fine as always
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2025
Access to appt on MyChart could have. been more precise: like what building the office was in and where Parkridge is.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2025
I trust my doctor and his group. I cant say that i trust Prisma as a company in the same way.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2025
My trust, confidence and respect for the medical staff is very high.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2025
Dr.Hester is extremely caring and knowledgeable and his staff are super!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2025
Nothing, these are the best!


