Martha Parker Hester, MD
Family Medicine
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Infants and Toddlers
- Children 2-4
- Children 5 and up
- Teens
- Adults
- Adults 65 and up
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout
Martha P. Hester, MD, is board certified in family medicine. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of South Carolina in Columbia, and completed her medical school training at the USC School of Medicine. Dr. Hester completed her residency training at Prisma Health Richland Hospital and has provided care to the Midlands for more than 20 years.
Care Team
Corey Dickinson
5900 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209
Evelynne D Shumpert
5900 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209
David A Morgan
5900 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209
Brabham Martin Hester, Jr.
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)
Reviews
5 of 5 stars
520 Ratings, 119 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 7/6/2026
Very satisfied with my treatment and my doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2026
Everyone is courteous and professional! I love Dr. Martha Parker Hester And all the staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2026
Love this Staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2026
This is my second time seeing Dr. Martha Hester. She is so nice and knowledgeable. She made me feel like I was her only patient. She listened and gave me great medical advice. I was and I am very happy with my visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2026
Everyone was so nice and helpful while I was there. My doctor Martha Hester is the best. I appreciate her expertise in my treatment. When making my next appointment the lady was so much help.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2026
Give doing what is right with everyone good job ? ? ??
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2026
Keep Doing What You're Doing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2026
Everything was great. No long wait time. Was seen right away
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2026
Dr Martha Hester is extremely kind and helpful in keeping me as healthy as possible.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/15/2026
Nothing. It was great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/15/2026
I have no way of improvement. Everything was beautiful and so happy she took me so quickly. I love her concerns about her patients. She is on complete doctor. I've been a patient of hers for 40 plus years give or take a few!! She is a jewel!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2026
Dr Martha and her staff have always been courteous, respectful and efficient. Tori could not be more genuine and pleasant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2026
I have no suggestions- I know I am receiving great care from a compassionate team
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2026
The team did a wonderful needful job supporting me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/31/2026
Everyone made me feel cared for and that staff and Dr. Hester were invested in my wellbeing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2026
There isn't anything I can suggest to make this office better!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/27/2026
Continue staying abreast oof necessary labs and other current data and relay information to patients promptly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/24/2026
Dr. Martha Hester is one of the best Dr.'s around. Everyone should be as lucky as I for having her handle my care. ???
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/24/2026
Yes, my appointment was wonderful. Dr. Parker-Hester was wonderful. She was going to make me a referral to a therapist, but I haven't heard from that yet. And, you know, that's the only thing, you know, I would like to know about that referral. And other than that, everything was wonderful. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2026
Every thing was good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2026
Everyone at the office was so helpful. Martha is a Saint and extremely knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2026
No further recommendations. The service was excellent. Extremely professional and knowledgeable! The best!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2026
I can not think of anything. I'm still in continuing care for this problem. Everyone at the office is always knowledgeable, caring and pleasant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2026
No. The entire visit was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/4/2026
I received great care during my visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/4/2026
Great visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2026
This visit could not be improved. Every staff member I interacted with performed flawlessly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2026
My appointment was wonderful. There isn't anything Dr. Hester could have done differently.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/26/2026
I had a great experience like always thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2026
Very pleased. No recommendations except less waiting time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2026
I would not change anything. Dr. Martha Parker Hester and her practice are the gold standard for family health care. If it ain't broken, don't fix it...
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/19/2026
Everything first class,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/19/2026
All was good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2026
No suggestions for improvement. Dr. Martha Hester is wonderful. Staff was also very nice. I would recommend them to anyone.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2026
Feel so fortunate to have such a caring doctor. Staff always so helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2026
Dr. Martha is the best doctor in Colombia.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/12/2026
The staff and my doctor have always gone above and beyond in caring for me. They have always treated me with respect and I trust them with my health needs
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/30/2026
Can't think of a thing y'all already exceed my expectations every single time! Staff is fabulous and Dr Martha Parker Hester is the best of the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/1/2026
Everything was just perfect!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/29/2026
I can't think of any way my visit could be improved! I was very well and pleasantly cared for! Miraculous healing of my cold would be wonderful!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/29/2026
Nearly everything was covered. When I had later questions, they were forthcoming and accurate with the information I needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/28/2026
I was completely satisfied with the care that my provider provided.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2026
It was a wonderful office visit!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/23/2026
My visit was great and I would not change a thing. I trust Dr. Martha Parker-Hester with my healthcare and I have for a long time. She is always attentive to my needs, provides me with excellent advice, and I always feel that she truly has my best interest in mind. She listens to me and I never feel rushed. Thank you for excellent service and patient care. I will always go to her and will not feel comfortable with anyone else.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/22/2026
All aspects of appt weregreat!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/22/2026
Nothing else. This practice is wonderful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2026
No complaints at all!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/16/2026
Appreciate the care and advice provided.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/15/2026
Nothing different. Everyone was professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/14/2026
Everything great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2026
Exceptional service no recommendations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2026
There's nothing more to be offered. I was completely satisfied with the service I received.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/9/2026
My appointment could not have been better.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/8/2026
Everything was good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/8/2026
Love this practice! I have no suggestions for how they could improve.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2026
My family has been patients for at least 40 years. None of us have had nothing but the best treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
Everything was perfect!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
Martha is wonderful! I highly respect her knowledge, and care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
You did a wonderful job and I'm grateful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
Excellent Service from beginning to end
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Nothing, everything was perfect.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/8/2026
Had EKG done would have liked Dr to inform me about it before I saw order on line for further information ?
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
Love thus practice!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
Everything great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2026
As always a perfect experience with an amazing doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2026
It was a very helpful appointment!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
I feel as though I was given all the support, trust and respect that anyone should receive. I have been a patient with Dr. Martha P. Hester for almost 26 years and have the utmost trust and faith in her as a physician and as a human being. She's tops!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
I love going to Martha Hester. I can talk to her about any problems I have. I wouldn't change a thing about that office. Nice staff also
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
All was professional and excellent care! Wonderful team and awesome doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/11/2026
No suggestions needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/11/2026
This office and staff are perfect!!' No improvement is needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Can't think of a thing....they set the bar for great care and compassion. Simply THE BEST!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
I had no problem you did a great job
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2026
Dr. Martha Hester is great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/5/2026
Very knowledgeable, professional and exhaust all possibilities to find a treatment for my illness or concern. She's the BEST!!!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2026
Just keep doing what you're doing!???
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2026
Everything great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
None this has been my doctor and office for 28 years
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
All was good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Did a great job.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Dr. Martha Hester and all the staff were winderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2025
Kooky questions considering my history with this provider. It's not about Prisma, it's about Martha and her practitioners. Hope you can keep up with her.??
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
I felt so well cared for, I have nothing to add.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Wait time was unacceptable. Arrived at 3:00 for new patient process even though forms were completed on line. Took 5 mins. Appt was at 3:30. Did not see Dr Hester until 4:40.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
Everything was good and everyone was very pleasant
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/7/2025
Follow up with patient by sending a text.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
I can't think of anything. It was a great experience!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
The front desk needs to smile and show courtesy to all of the patients. Stop arguing with the patient and giving out the wrong information.to the patient. Front desk is not friendly at all.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/30/2025
not make us get weighed on the scales lol
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/23/2025
I always have a good experience when I come. Love Martha Parker Heater
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2025
I have no recommendations. I wish all health care offices and professionals were as caring and competent as this group.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2025
Everything was perfect!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
These folks are close to perfect - friendly and caring no matter how busy they are!!
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2025
Tested me more thoroughly rather than rushing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2025
Everything was perfect as always
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Everything was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
I felt 100% respected and cared for. This staff is exceptional and Dr. Hester is a wonderful physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
Everything was perfect!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
No suggestions. My experiences have been great for many years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/12/2025
They all are very understanding and just a great group
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2025
Everyone was so personable and caring. I could go on and on about how helpful they are.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2025
none needed. Always the best care. Love my Dr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
It was all good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2025
More time with dr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/29/2025
Absolutely nothing! Our visit was fantastic!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/28/2025
I have no suggestions. Everyone at this office knows their individual area of expertise and does it well. Dr Martha Parker Hester is a TRUE GEM! She is like an ANGEL among us regular folk. She is extremely knowledgeable,empathetic and truly listens.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/28/2025
Everything was done with utmost professionalism and courtesy that I can't think of anything.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/29/2025
Always a perfect visit with Dr Martha.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/28/2025
Always great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2025
I have no complaints!im pleased with the care I receive from this office and the concerns! Be blessed ??
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2025
Dr Hester and her staff are the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2025
everything was excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
I am pleased with the care that Dr. Martha Hester has provided me to date. She listens and reminds me of critical health issues that I need to address.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/14/2025
Get more doctors and staff members like Dr Martha P Hester!!! She's the best of the best!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
Everything and everyone is great there!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
Everyone was helpful and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
Nothing could have been improved. Everything was perfect!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
Everything was excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/7/2025
I was so very well taken care of! I see nothing that needed to be improved! Thank you!


