
Robert Michael Hellams, 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
MaleAbout Robert Michael Hellams
Robert Hellams, MD, is a Fountain Inn native who is excited to return home and provide care for the people in his hometown. Dr. Hellams served on active duty in the U.S. Army as a helicopter pilot and paratrooper for nearly a decade. Fortunately, the Army afforded him the opportunity to attend medical school at the University of South Carolina after his active duty service.
Once he completed his medical training, he practiced emergency medicine around the South in ERs large and small for more than 25 years. He is excited about this new opportunity at Prisma Health Primary Care–Fountain Inn, and he looks forward to helping people of the Golden Strip achieve better health. He strives to enhance the quality of the health care patients receive and hopes to ensure all patients enjoy the patient experience at this Fountain Inn practice.
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Locations
- Prisma Health Primary Care – Fountain Inn
- 200 North Nelson Drive, Fountain Inn, SC 29644
- Get Directions
- phone: 864-522-6270
- fax: 864-522-6275
Expertise
Education
- Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine
- Residency: Spartanburg Regional Family Medicine Residency, 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
- 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
331 ratings, 61 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
Very informative..
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/28/2026
Any omissions were due to my forgetting the questions I wanted to ask. All good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/22/2026
My appointment was very pleasant. I couldn't ask for better doctor and nurse
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/7/2026
Everything was fine
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
Just do the job stop the lefty propaganda
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2026
Happy with everything
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Couldn't be any better
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2026
I don't have any, my experience was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/26/2025
I thought they did great the way they are doing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/28/2025
The staff was great. The doctor was amazing. I had zero issues whatsoever. I walked in. He knew my entire medical history. He listened to me the entire time I talked. You know, he offered some phenomenal solutions and I have zero complaints whatsoever. It was absolutely one of the best experiences I've had going to see a doctor. And the place was very clean and I got in and out very, very fast, which I appreciated.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/25/2025
Excellent care by Dr Hellams and his staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/21/2025
I do not feel any improvement is needed at this time. Dr. Hellams and each staff member that I came in contact with consistently demonstrated a high level of professionalism and genuine kindness.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
I was very pleased with my visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
It was fine
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/23/2025
Very professional and caring. Dr. Hellams was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
None, everything was perfect.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2025
Get Dr.Hellams a regular nurse . Get someone to answer Dr Hellams messages since we have to correspond through my chart , or make sure his messages get transferred to him in a resonable time
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2025
Everything went perfectly. Dr. Hellams and his staff are amazing!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2025
Waited 45 minutes in "walk in area" because of reception people having many patient related calls that were detailed concerning procedures, insurance and paperwork. It was the first time I've ever experienced that long of timeline delays, May have been the exception, certainly not the norm.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2025
Thought you did a great job saw no need to change anything.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2025
The facility is always clean and sterile. The staff is accommodating and pleasant. Dr. Hellams is like a good family friend with his charming personality and ready smile. He takes his time and handles questions with genuine concern. When he walks into the room, flashing a big smile and a gracious welcome, we feel like we've known him all our lives. His friendly demeanor and empathy is the quintessential example of the term, good bedside manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2025
My experience was outstanding. Very helpful and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2025
I was well taken cared of from the minute I came in the office up to the follow up from Dr Hellams. Great follow through.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
Every one was polite and Dr Hellams was great. No problem at all. I was very satisfied. Thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
Dr. Hellams is awesome. The nurse he had at My my visit was wonderful. Need to keep her. That is my only fault with personal Fountain Inn. Dr. Hellams does not have a full-time nurse and he deserves one. He is the best I will go wherever he goes if he ever leaves because without him, I don't think Fountain imprisonment would be doing as well.. thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/5/2025
Yes, I have no trouble with the healthcare there, Dr. Hellams. He's a good doctor. All the nurses are very nice, and they're also beautiful nurses. I love to go there. I'm treated with good respect.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
Nothing keep it as it is ! I love you all, you make me feel safe???????
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
Maybe more of a physical exam rather than just BP by the nurse and the doc listening to my heart. I'm use to the doc feeling my neck for enlarged lymph nodes, Throat, ears, ankles for swelling, etc. Both nurse and doc had read my chart prior to seeing me for the first time and were well aware of my health history. Kudos to them! New state, new doc, I'll adjust. Doc gave me referrals to a dentist, cardiologist, and a CT scan. All have contacted me. Good experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2025
I didn't have any issues with trust or respect. They went out of their way to, and I trusted them completely.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2025
Nothing wonderful experience ?
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
Everything went well. No negative thoughts or anything negative at all.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/14/2025
Dr. Hellams nurse could have been a little bit more up forward with how she treated me. I felt very disrespected and just shoved out the door. Even when I asked questions, she just seemed very dismissive and I had to call back twice to get my medication. That's it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2025
Each staff member I encountered was very professional and treated me with kindness and respect so there is nothing to improve.
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
Well, first, my insurance, they took forever to confirm that. Second, my doctor changed my meds and didn't tell me what he was changing me to, and I had to wait all day and call multiple times to get an answer. And then I had questions about the lowering dosage in my thyroid medication, and I had to speak with a different doctor and nurse because no one could seem to answer my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
overall satisfied with my visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2025
Completely satisfied with my visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
Always superb service no complaints
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
I am a little concerned because I wasn't given a blood test with my annual check up. My old doctor would give a more extensive examination and always an annual blood test.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
We were well pleased with our visit don't have any complaints
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2025
I had no concerns. Keep doing what you are doing.
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2025
I have always liked Dr Hellams but I think he didn't understand the pain I was at . LI can't set down toilet or get up without horrible pain . The shot barely got me out of office and home couldn't sleep because of the pain . I am wore out. Seems like it takes forever to get any help from health care .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
Everything was exceptional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2025
Prisma insurance should go over medication that our provider. My provider worried about my health he tried to prescribe me for my sleep apnea medication and also can help weight loss and also will help for my asthma if I get to lose weight, but our insurance will not cover sit bound, and this is approved by FDA for sleep apnea.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2025
I requested a referral to a dermatologist through My Chart but was told I had to come in for an appointment for that referral. Dr. Hellams told me he would have done this without me having to come in for an appointment. It would have been more convenient and cost effective if I would not have had to come into the office for a simple referral.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2025
Visit was excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2025
My visit went well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
It was a great visit. Dr. Hellams is very wise and helpful!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/6/2025
Nothing to improve, Dr Hellams us an excellent doctor and his staff is excellent service too
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
All was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
I have no criticism of this location or the absolutely wonderful people we interacted with. The team at this location are the model for best in class.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2025
I did not recognize any thing that needed improvement. I'm a retired nurse of 35+ years so am well aware of how the facility & all employees should be. With each visit I am impressed with the professionalism, courteous, friendly staff and their attention to detail. So thank you for a job well done!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2025
All was good. Dr. Hellams is the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
Everything was great except the long wait hon that uncomfortable bed waiting for a room 4 hours. But the care was excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/16/2025
I can't think of being cared for any better than I was.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2025
Everyone was very kind and helpful. My husband and I are both very pleased with your office and staff. Keep up the great work!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2025
Nothing needs to improve I love this facility and my dr.Hellams????????
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/31/2025
The staff & Dr. Were great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/1/2025
No improvements needed. I felt full respect and trust towards the doctor and the nurse. They helped my child feel safe and happy during her visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/24/2025
None, everybody was great at the clinic no problems at all.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2025
Nothing great experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
Everyone was fine.