Heather Marie Staples, MD
Pediatric Pulmonology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Infants and Toddlers
- Children 2-4
- Children 5 and up
- Teens
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Heather Marie Staples
Heather M. Staples, MD, received her medical degree from Florida State University in Tallahassee and completed her residency in pediatrics at Prisma Health Children’s Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina. She completed fellowship training in pediatric pulmonology at Texas Children’s Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, and is board certified in general pediatrics and pediatric pulmonology.
Dr. Staples’ clinical interests include cystic fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension and rare lung disease. She is the director of the Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Center and engages actively in cystic fibrosis research. She is a supporter of resident education and currently serves as Director of Pediatric Resident Quality Improvement and Research.
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Locations
- Prisma Health Pediatric Pulmonology – Lancaster
- 1003 West Meeting Street, Lancaster, SC 29720
- Get Directions
- phone: 803-434-2505
- fax: 803-758-0141
- Prisma Health Pediatric Pulmonology – Florence
- 101 William H Johnson Street, Suite 400, Florence, SC 29506
- Get Directions
- phone: 803-434-2505
- fax: 803-758-0141
- Prisma Health Pediatric Pulmonology – Columbia
- 9 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 505, Columbia, SC 29203
- Get Directions
- phone: 803-434-2505
- fax: 803-758-0141
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Baylor College of Medicine
- Residency: University of South Carolina School of Medicine
- Medical School: Florida State University College of Medicine
- Professional School: University of Central Florida
Board Certifications
- Pediatrics: American Board of Pediatrics
- Pediatric Pulmonology: American Board of Pediatrics
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
150 ratings, 14 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 3/5/2026
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Excellent care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2025
Everything and everyone was great!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
I am very pleased with my childs health care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/2/2025
I have the most respect for and trust in the Prisma physicians. We are blessed to have access to the care we receive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2025
Nothing. Everyone was knowledgeable, personable, went above and beyond; they were exceptional from checking in, my daughter having tests to the doctors expertise. If I could score a 10/10, I would..So a Perfect 5 star rating.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
Dr Staples and her team are always supportive and make our visit great as always. They always answer any questions or concerns I have.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
Everyone was great and helpful. Our child's needs were thoughtfully heard, and the doctor did a great job of providing a specialized treatment plan for my child.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/3/2025
They did a great job.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2025
The whole office staff, nurses and doctors were very helpful to me and my child. I can't thank them enough for the treatment that we've received.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
Everything was exceptionally well. We were in and out in a quick manner. And Dr. Staples and her staff are amazing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
Everyone was nice and helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/8/2025
Continue to provide the best care as you always do each time we come on for a visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2025
We're pleased with the care the child received.
