
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Children 5 and up
- Teens
- Adults
- Adults 65 and up
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Mark Herndon
I was born and raised in Greenville, but after graduating from the University of South Carolina I was on active duty in the U.S. Air Force as an aviator aboard B-52 H-bombers. It was during my time in the Air Force that I decided I wanted to pursue something different.
On the advice of a family member, I studied for medical school and ultimately attended the Medical College of Georgia, followed by a five-year residency in General Surgery that I completed in 2010.
I am currently the Chief of Surgery at Laurens County Hospital, and practicing general surgery is a dream come true! My areas of interest are in gallbladder and hernia surgery, although I also do endoscopies. I feel blessed to care for my patients using a compliment of surgical and medical therapies.
My wife and I enjoy traveling and being involved in our church in Simpsonville, and I also serve on the Board of Directors for Toccoa Falls College and guest lecture in their School of Nursing. I started playing drums at the age of four and I’m still at it today.
I have three grown sons – the youngest is almost 18, and while being a father has been a blessing, I am ready for that “empty nest”!
I’ve been part of Prisma Health since 2019, and I look forward to serving the people of my community for years to come.
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Locations
- Prisma Health Easley General Surgeons
- 403 Hillcrest Drive, Suite C, Easley, SC 29640
- Get Directions
- phone: 864-855-1644
- fax: 864-855-6101
- Prisma Health Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine Center – Easley
- 200 Fleetwood Drive, Easley, SC 29640
- Get Directions
- phone: 864-442-8229
- fax: 864-442-8210
Expertise
Education
- Medical School: Medical College Of Georgia
- Residency: Atrium Health Navicent the Medical Center, Surgery (General Surgery)
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
- 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
4.7 out of 5
181 ratings, 42 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 2/28/2026
I can't think of anything at this time I was very satisfied with everything
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/15/2026
It was an awesome experience and I love the way I was treated.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2026
They always do a great job!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
You did the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
trust and respect. outstanding. pat cromer
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
I can't think of anything. I was treated well and the whole staff was excellent!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/2/2026
There is nothing that needs to be improved! Dr. Herndon was able to treat my medical condition and was a lifesaver!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2025
It was all I could have asked for. Very good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
All good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/28/2025
I wouldn't change a thing. I was treated with respect and felt like I was very important from ALL staff. My surgeon Dr. Herndon went above and beyond during my hospital stay and my post op visit to make sure I felt my best and to make sure all my questions were answered. I also am choosing Dr Herndon to do my future colonoscopies. I totally trust him with my care. Thank you Dr Herndon for taking the best care of me during my surgery and after care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/28/2025
everything was fine
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2025
I was well care for and listened to when I had questions . Very satisfied.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2025
Stellar office. No noticeable deficiency.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2025
None, everything went very well, no issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2025
This was the nicest most informative staff and provider I've been around for some time
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
You couldn't. Everything was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2025
There's nothing they could have done any better than what they did. I was very pleased with my surgeon. I was very pleased with the way everybody treated me, not mainly at the hospital with some of the nurses there, but the doctors were awesome. I would recommend them to anybody, my entire family. I have been blessed. God has sent the surgeons that were for me, and I thank you all for that.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
Actually, there's not anyway. I think you could have done any better. Dr. Herndon was great, personable. He showed a lot of personal attention and care. And I would trust him and recommend him. In fact, I have done so already to my wife.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2025
Nothing the team was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2025
Dr Herndon was very thorough and helpful. He set my mind at ease that I absolutely didn't have appendicitis. He suggested a plan and ordered meds for my issue. I would definitely go back to see him if I had other issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2025
None! Fantastic experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2025
This staff was one of the most professional and personable group I have had the pleasure to care for me during stressful circumstances. Prisma should be proud it has this team. :)))
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
Mr. Mark and his staff was amazing. I wouldn't change a thing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2025
Everything was great - thank you!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2025
Every single person who I have dealt with has been very helpful above and beyond I felt very comfortable there
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2025
I was treated perfectly, thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2025
Dr. Herndon and staff are outstanding. Just keep doing what they do..
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2025
I don't really know because that were amazing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/17/2025
Nothing comes to mind, you people are doing an excellent job.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2025
The only thing that could have made my visit better is if Dr Herndon was an internal medicine doctor! He was so knowledgeable not only in his field of medicine but in other fields as well. He taught me more in the one visit with him and explained to me what should have been explained to me a year ago! Thank you so much!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2025
None. Everything was just fine
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2025
Can't think of anything. Dr. Herndon and staff are compassionate and caring. They listen to and discuss your concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/19/2025
Everything was great, I can't think of anything else at this time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/22/2025
None. Everyone was helpful, respectful and supportive of my needs. Would most definitely refer anyone who needs minor surgery to their office.
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
Listen to the ER doctor who done xray, and the dermatologist who also knows this is NOT a bone. Something needs to be done about this as it is growing and causing him problems. A second opinion will be gotten by a better surgeon or the procedure will be done in the dermatologist office as stated it needed to be done. Listen more to your patients an option
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
Everything was excellent. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
I don't know how it could have been better. Today I am feeling almost back to normal, about 95 percent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2025
Appointment at 0930. I arrived at 0915. Finally saw Doctor about 1005.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/18/2025
Yes, I had some concerns about a procedure that I had with a third degree tear and some anal fissures, and I wish that the doctor perhaps could have maybe spent a little more time in the visit explaining to me why he didn't think those things were going to be a problem with the procedure. He did say that they would not be a problem, but he didn't really elaborate on that. And then we sort of went on to something else, so that would have been helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/18/2025
very happy with this clinic and extremely happy with Dr. Herndon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2025
Nothing comes to mind. Was very pleased with the service I received.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2025
This was my first time to this office and meeting the Dr. It was a very pleasant appointment, from staff to the Dr to the student in training.