
Philip Heyward Wessinger, MD
Non-Operative Orthopedics
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Children 5 and up
- Teens
- Adults
- Adults 65 and up
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Philip Heyward Wessinger
Philip Wessinger, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with 30+ years in practice. Dr. Wessinger recently retired from surgery but continues to see and evaluate patients with musculoskeletal conditions.
A graduate of Furman University, he earned his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Wake Forest University. He is a fellow of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons and has served as team physician for Wake Forest University, the Greenville Grrrowl professional hockey team and area high schools.
Locations
- Prisma Health Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas – Simpsonville
- 727 Southeast Main Street, Suite 220, Simpsonville, SC 29681
- Get Directions
- phone: 864-454-7422
- fax: 864-454-6605
Expertise
Education
- Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina
- Residency: Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Orthopaedic Surgery
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic 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
4.8 out of 5
593 ratings, 108 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 3/4/2026
I have been a patient at Steadman Hopkins for many years and I have always been very happy with support and care I received from Dr. Wessinger and his team there.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2026
When having nurse put my boot brace on she suggested I take a video which was a good idea! However, I suggest the nurse have patient practice once before leaving. Nurse was good at it but my video was not so good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
Not having to wait to see MD
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
Continue great service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/22/2026
Can't really think of anything as far as MY visit is concerned.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2026
Everything was fine
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/15/2026
I was very pleased with the visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2026
Nothing. I was well cared for.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
Everything was great. Dr WESSINGER was fantastic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
I was very pleased with the treatment that I received.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
It was very professional and I wouldn't change a thing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
All was fine
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/1/2026
was expecting people who actually wanted to listen to what was going on. dr was cool but first lady seemed like it was a major chore for her to listen to what i had to say . xray tech was awesome and very patient. lady that came in with brace seemed llike they were a bit worried about how i would respond to her till she handed tablet for me to sign
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2026
Need to get appointments when needed. Took 3 weeks to get this appointment. Then there was an ice storm but only waited 2 days for another appointment with a different provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2026
I was very satisfied with my visit. Dr. Wessinger was great !
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2026
If everyone smiled or nodded as you passed them in the lobby and hallways because they need to remember we're not there for fun.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2026
Everything was excellent!!! Doc was wonderful, he listened carefully to my symptoms and his diagnosis was very well explained
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/26/2026
This office & the care team do a fabulous job!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2026
All was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
I was very happy with my experience. The doctor was very helpful and personable. Staff was all efficient and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
Not waited so long in room to be seen by MD
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/11/2026
It's all good
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
Taking more time for questions as it seems rushed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/4/2026
Everything went well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2026
From the time I came in the door everything was first class. Staff was outstanding .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/2/2026
The best thing Prism could do for me and countless others is to bring back Valet Parking. I was almost late for my appointment because I was driving around searching for a parking place! Please consider this option! Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/28/2025
The visit to Dr. Wessinger's office was very helpful in many ways, but the nurse assistant who placed the band upon my injured leg did not say how long to keep it on or how often it should be taken off. In other words, I did not know, you know, how, basically how long to wear it each day, when to take it off, and other questions like that that had to do with the use of the band. She did put it on very well, though, and is to be commended for that. Thank you. Have a blessed day. Bye.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/1/2026
Tell me what you are going to do. The process before hand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/21/2025
Dr. Wessinger is the best. A great physician and a great person!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
No - all was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
I don't think you could have improved on anything. I was very satisfied with my care !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2025
I've been dealing with a lot of pain and Dr. Wessinger figured out quickly what was wrong and gave me a direction to go in. I have seen several other doctors even a chiropractor with no difference in change of pain. I really feel like I'm finally going in an upward direction. I'm very thankful. He was polite to the point and I appreciate that.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2025
Nothing , Dr. Wessinger was very attentive. He listens and knew what was wrong and offered ways to help. He is one of the best doctors I have seen at Prisma health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2025
Support , respect and attention to my health issues and questions by Dr. Wessinger and the nursing staff were completely helpful and satisfactory !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Nothing. The receptionists, the nurse, the xray tech and the doctor were all outstanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
I asked for Boost but was told near finish they couldn't find any Ensure. Maybe need to keep some near by.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2025
Nothing different. I was well cared for!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/29/2025
Very pleased with care given
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/28/2025
Dr. WESSINGER and his staff were awesome. I don't think they could have done anything better.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/23/2025
Was totally pleased with all personnel and my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/23/2025
Everything was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/23/2025
nothing comes to mind...in fact, I would like to emphasize that Dr Wessinger took extra time to listen to the circumstances leading up to shoulder pain and current symptoms...then determined game plan for treatment and asked if I understood and comfortable with the plan...I appreciate his style and approach
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2025
Considering the health system I left, you are exceeding my expectations!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2025
I felt like I was very well taken care of at my appointment! Staff was amazing and the doctor very knowledgeable and explained things very well! Highly recommend!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/10/2025
Service always great and got appt in a time manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/9/2025
I had no issues at all.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/9/2025
I believe the doctor and his staff did a great job, very pleased !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/2/2025
I, thought they Doctor was willing to try all before the worse case scenario for my issues. He was thorough and attentive for my needs . Thank you for this Doctors time and trying to get a plan together to fix the issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2025
Nothing could have been improved upon. My visit was great.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2025
More detail in my shoulder pain and not a generic arthritis. I know exactly when I pulled my rotator cuff and have osteoarthritis throughout my skeleton so wanted to learn more about cuff injury or ligaments, etc. the injection went well and has given me some relief and I'm grateful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2025
Everything went very well. Dr Wessinger is excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/27/2025
Nothing needed. Staff and doctor was excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/26/2025
It was a very pleasant experience even though I was there for a terrible reason (knee injury). My wait times were minimal, everyone was kind and helpful, and I left knowing exactly what my next steps were. I was told I would receive an email with directions and exercises and it happened faster than I expected. This was an A++ visit all around.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/26/2025
No my doctor knows what he's doing and I am very pleased with the patient and care with my doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2025
As always my visits are very good I have no complaints
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
Everything was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/19/2025
Nothing better to improve my trust .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2025
This is the only provider that I wish to continue to see at Hillcrest
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/6/2025
I would just like to say everyone was nice and courteous and very informative. The doctor was nice and I had no issues. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/5/2025
I was very pleased with the care and service I received. I don't know how anyone of the staff could have been more helpful!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
It was a very polite and informative appointment. They are the best staff I've every been involved with.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
Nothing, I was very pleased with my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/28/2025
This was the best experience for me. I wish they were all like this Thank You
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/28/2025
Everyone was exceptional!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2025
Keep up the good work.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2025
Don't see any improvements was very pleased with all my care, Thank You so much
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2025
Everything was okay. I did have some XRay that were not commented on. No complaints.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2025
everything went smoothly
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
My doctor seemed to be in a hurry and spent maybe 5 minutes with me. He is not usually like this, but the lady who scheduled my MRI spent more time with me. She also offered more information on pain management.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/15/2025
N/A nurses did a great Job and loved Dr Wessinger.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/15/2025
One everything was very professional and timely
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2025
It was a great visit. Dr. Wessinger and staff couldn't have been better. I am fortunate to have all my Prisma physicians and facilities.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/7/2025
It was a positive experience, he listened carefully to what I had to say, asked great questions and gave me a lot of good information as well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/6/2025
I think that Prisma should go back to providing valet parking. Especially because Hillcrest is up on a hill and it is definitely hard to walk up to their door work a walker.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2025
Continue great service.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
toally satisfied
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/31/2025
Everything was great. No changes needed!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
No issues with the practice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/24/2025
No complaints! Good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2025
It's all good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2025
Everything was good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2025
There is nothing i could recommend. The visit went well beyond my expectations. I got xrays and went right back to see the doctor. I didn't have to make separate visits to get xrays then see the doctor. The staff was exceptionally pleasant. Helpfully and courteous. The doctor listened to me and my wants. I'm very thankful for my doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/10/2025
This location needs more parking
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/10/2025
I was completely happy with my first visit to this office
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2025
None. Everyone was professional and courteous.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2025
Excellent visit By all employees
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2025
My only issue with the whole process was the referral that was supposed to be a call to me. Two weeks later, I went in person to the office and the very nice receptionist got me an appointment right away. She seemed confused as to why I had not received a call.?????
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2025
All is well...
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
It was a very good visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2025
Nothing, I was seen immediately, xrayed, and treated by the physician in approximately 20 minutes. This is the best medical experience I can remember. Love the whole experience!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2025
Dr. Wessinger was great. The only complaint I have is for in between the ER and then getting the referral because I had a hard time figuring out who would refill my oxycodone for me. Luckily it was only a week and I just about made it, not really. And that was a very ambiguous situation. But as far as Dr. Wessinger, everything he did was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/19/2025
Everything was great and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2025
Had very good treatment from all staff.Had x-ray, the technician was very pleasant, & congenial.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/4/2025
Everyone was efficient and professional. Explained treatment sequence perfectly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
Everything was excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
The visit provided me with the treatment I needed & waiting for my insurance to approve the knee injection.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2025
Yes, whenever I have an appointment with Dr. Wessinger, his staff and he are just so very good and helpful to me and I really appreciate them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
nothing, I really like Dr. Wessinger
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
No suggestions-it was a smooth and professional experience!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
Nothing, Dr Wessinger is the utmost professional and treats me with great respect.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/23/2025
I trust he will respect my decision. That i get the best care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/23/2025
Nothing. They were great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2025
Have nothing to add. We covered everything
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2025
Not a thing this is our first visit to the Steadman Hawkins doctor. The experience was Unforgettable and the nurse Nadine went above and beyond getting us all the paperwork we needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2025
Everything was good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2025
All was done appropriately.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/16/2025
Dr. Philip Wessinger is the consummate professional, knowledgeable physician, and caring person. I can think of no other doctor that I would recommend more highly!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/22/2025
Always treated well. Love Dr. Wessinger and staff.