
Silas Wendell Holmes, Jr., MD
Orthopedic SurgeryKnee Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Sports Medicine
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Teens
- Adults
- Adults 65 and up
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Silas Wendell Holmes, Jr.
S. Wendell Holmes Jr., MD, received his medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Columbia, where he currently serves as Clinical Assistant Professor of orthopedic surgery. Dr. Holmes completed his internship at Palmetto Health Richland Hospital in Columbia and his residency at Palmetto Health Richland Hospital and at Shriners Hospitals for Children in Greenville, South Carolina. He then completed a fellowship in orthopedic sports medicine at the American Sports Medicine Institute (under Chairman James Andrews, MD) in Birmingham, Alabama, and is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Dr. Holmes' specialties and clinical interests include sports medicine, shoulder and knee arthroscopy, arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, arthroscopic shoulder stabilization, cartilage replacement/repair techniques (e.g., OATS), elbow arthroscopy, elbow reconstruction, medial meniscus root reconstruction, superior capsular reconstruction (SCR), Tommy John ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction and total shoulder reconstruction.
Video
Locations
- Prisma Health Orthopedics – Lexington
- 104 Saluda Pointe Drive, Lexington, SC 29072
- Get Directions
- phone: 803-296-7846
- fax: 803-296-9699
- Prisma Health Orthopedics – 100 Parkridge
- 100 Palmetto Health Parkway, Suite 320, Columbia, SC 29212
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- phone: 803-296-7846
- fax: 803-296-9699
Expertise
Education
- Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine
- Professional School: Clemson University
- Residency: Prisma Health Richland Springs Hospital, 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
- 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
483 ratings, 114 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
All was good.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/28/2026
I wish that Dr. Holmes had recognized me and been more familiar with me and my history there at his practice than he seemed to. He's very friendly. I'm very fond of him. I trust him. I trust him immensely. He gave me very painful injections the most professional and gentle and caring way that it can be done. And I do respect him. I just wish he appeared to know me better. That's it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
No suggestions for improvements. Dr. Silas is very kind and extremely attentive. He seeks input and reframes the patient's responses to ensure understanding. He gives options and sites reasons for each option given.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/22/2026
Trust and respect were given to me to during my visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2026
Dr. Holmes and his staff are top notch. Everything was great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Everyone was very respectful!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
Everything was great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2026
The care team is very professional, kind, and caring. I have no suggestions for improvement in this area.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/25/2026
I was very satisfied with the staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/25/2026
Shorten the wait time from actual appointment time to time actually seen by the doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/25/2026
Well taken care of
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2026
Everything was great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
Everything was great
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2026
I would have preferred to get more direction on what can I do rather than just waiting in terms of what are the other therapeutic options which are available for me while I'm waiting to decide whether I want to go for a surgery or not. I think that type of feedback would have been beneficial. Also, referral to a physical therapist or a sport therapist would have been helpful to improve on the symptoms rather than just being offered a pain killer. So I think that is where the provider can improve. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/28/2025
The process was convenient and easy everyone at the facility was courteous. I can't think of any improvements which are required at this time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/26/2025
Listening carefully
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
Nothing, it was a pleasant experience all the way around
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
Provide written instruction on home care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/21/2025
Everything was good , I am long time patient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/21/2025
Long wait time to be seen in the office. My appt was 3:20 and I waited well over over for the doctor.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/21/2025
The front staff person was very rude when I appeared early for my appointment. She sets the tone of my experience and I was not pleased with her attitude and demeanor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2025
My only complaint is that it always takes so long for the clinical notes to be completed and put into the system. My daughters PT needs them and so do I.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2025
You could have told me I did not need knee replacement.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
I was seen by the doctor 1 hour and 10 minutes after my scheduled appointment. Unfortunately, this has become common with my other Prisma doctors as well. On the plus side he did spend quality time with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
I visit went great. Doc was great . Everyone was very nice and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
When there is a delay with your appointment, please inform your patient that the doctor is running behind. Appt was 2:10, doctor came in at 3.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
I was listening to a woman go to the check-in desk and double check that she wasn't skipped over for her appointment. The receptionist said she didn't have access to the doctor's appointments. So the patient pointed to the woman sitting right next to her and asked if she did. She shook her head yes. I thought the 2 receptionist was rude to her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/1/2025
Make sure there's clear communication between the nurses and the doctors because I was supposed to get an x-ray before the doctor came in the room and I sat in there for about 20 minutes to 30 minutes. I now can't remember, but I know it was a very long time. And then the doctor came in and started examining me and I said, we still haven't done the x-rays yet. And he said, oh, hang on. So then he had to go get the nurse and she had to take me down there. So better communication between them. And that's all. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2025
Seen me on time. It was clear I was triple booked. I waited an hour for a thirty second appointment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
My treatment was excellent
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2025
Respect our time. 20 minutes after appointment time was called back then another 10 before doctor came in. Was at the practice for a little over an hour. Saw the doctor for less than 10 minutes. You will cancel my appointment if I am 15 minutes late with no respect to me but yet you can be over the 15 minutes and I have to accept as a normal thing. This isn't the first time this has happened. Have been to see the doctor 3 times and it has happened all 3 times. Very frustrating
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
It took longer to see the doctor than I anticipated
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/9/2025
All Great! I have no suggestions. Whole staff was courteous and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2025
Less time waiting , almost a hour waiting after my appointment is too much time .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2025
Great office, Great staff, Great doctors +
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2025
No suggestions. The care I received is the same that we provide our patients with.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2025
I was completely pleased with the treatment I received from Dr. Holmes and his entire staff.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/2/2025
More timely visit. We waited in the room for the doctor for ~ 45 minutes without anyone coming to update us on ETA. No acknowledgement of wait.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2025
Very pleased with this visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2025
The trust and respect was excellent. I couldn't asked for a better care team. Dr. Holmes is a very caring and knowledgeable and includes me in making decisions about my care.
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2025
I waited 1 hour 15 minutes before I was called to the back. When I got in the examine room, the doctor acted like he was insensitive to the pain I was in. He never offer me any relief for the pain. I felt as if he didn't Care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/19/2025
An amazing Dr and care team that has helped listened and gave me my much needed procedure to give me my life back to enjoy it. I'm forever grateful and can't speak enough of how much I appreciate Dr. Holmes.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2025
No recommendations. Everything was great!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2025
There was no one at the front desk and no sign inside the lobby to tell what POD to go to for which provider. This would have been helpful since I had never been in that building before. I had to wander around until I found someone to ask in one of the pods.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2025
Better explanation of injury and surgical procedure
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2025
Wait time !! Appointment was at 3:20pm, more than 30min wait in front lobby and another 20 min in the room. Cut the wait time which will help it communicate that it will take take time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
The only thing that I recommend is putting foot stools in the waiting room to elevate your leg since most patients have had surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/28/2025
Names on the doors
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2025
It would have been good to have a call from the office after my surgery the next day. I usually get that. I get that from the vet to see how my cat's doing. So that would have been a good idea. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2025
Having to wait almost 40 minutes after appointment time to see doctor is not acceptable. We waited for 30 minutes in the waiting room after appointment time before being called back.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2025
Dr. Holmes and office staff are excellent. Precise and knowledgeable. Dr. Holmes is an extraordinary surgeon and a fine human being, kind and delightful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/15/2025
The support trust and respect was great no need for improvement in this area great job
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/14/2025
Top notch provider and team. I am a primary care MD and have known Dr Holmes since medical school and I send all my patients to him and the prism ortho folks. Awesome providers
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/7/2025
Everyone and everything was exceptional! I would recommend/refer Prisma Health Orthopedics to anyone! Their entire staff: doctors, physician assistants, nurses, techs, receptionists, as well as other personnel are absolutely, without a doubt, beyond amazing! They're truly dedicated!???? Peace & Blessings Everyone
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2025
All went well!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/2/2025
The x ray tech was not very pleasant she seemed to loose her patients with me when I wasn't able to get my arm in the proper position. Everyone else there including Dr Holmes are wonderful. He listens and makes me feel very comfortable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/31/2025
Follow up calls a day or two after surgery
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/31/2025
My visit was very nice and I didn't have any problems.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2025
Dr. Holmes team is excellent and just needs to continue with the good work.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2025
Not a thing he/they were absolutely the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/18/2025
Nothing else needed. Excellent care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/17/2025
Everything was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/17/2025
You guys did an excellent job and I wish every doctor that I went to was as amazing as you guys were. And I look forward to seeing you guys again while I recover from my rotator cuff surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
I was happy with my visit. Clean facility, great staff, and a knowledgeable, experienced doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
Everything was right, it can't get no better
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2025
I've seen this provider for nearly 10 years. I trust him implicitly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2025
Nothing. Doc and his team do an amazing job and show genuine respect and understanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2025
Overall, the visit was handled courteously and efficiently.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2025
During each of my office visits, I arrived and checked in early. In each case, except one, I was not called back to an examination room until after my scheduled visit. Yesterday I arrived 10 to 15 minutes early. I counted 8 persons that came in after me that were called back. I asked the receptionist and she indicated she'd check. She never indicated what the issue was. Two additional persons were called back before I was called back. It's not clear how triaging takes place. My appointment was my 4 month post surgery evaluation and was a very short visit once I was placed in an examination room.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/10/2025
I don't understand why doctors, in general, don't keep up with how things are going with the PT and patient. You leave the doctor's office and that's it, and there's a disconnect between the two. Maybe that's all the doctor is supposed to do. But if I ask the doctor what are the percentages that I'm back to normal after a surgery and if they shoot out a number, it can't possibly be accurate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2025
Nothing; services provided were great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
This has been a wonderful experience. We will definitely return to the Prisma system for orthopedic care despite the hour drive from our hometown to get there. Thank you!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
Not applicable ~ everything was great ~ thanks!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
All was great. No issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2025
After I left the office, I immediately called right back to ask a follow-up question. And the lady that answered the phone and apparently somebody sitting next to her, after I asked the question, they proceeded to laugh at me and my question the whole time until I hung up.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2025
I think everyone did an outstanding job!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2025
I can't think of anything everyone treated me with respect and dignity. The facility was clean. Everything was explained where I could understand it and the plan of treatment and what was next.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2025
The wait time was +1 hour.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2025
Everything went as expected. Great care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2025
they did everything I could have wanted. I especially like that they listen carefully to what you say.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2025
Nothing because you provided all the information I needed to make a qualified decision
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
Everyone was pleasant and professional. I was seen shortly after arriving. No complaints.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/7/2025
Excellent care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/6/2025
I do wish he would have taken a xray since it was my last visit to check final status of my knee.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/7/2025
I've had Dr. Holmes do surgery on my shoulders before and he has always been an excellent physician and I will recommend him to anyone that I meet that needs shoulder surgery. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/7/2025
My appointment was very satisfactory
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/4/2025
Everyone was courteous and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
No suggested improvements
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/30/2025
Nothing at this time. Dr Holmes and his team have always done a great job and made me feel like they actually care about my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2025
Honestly I received an explanation of my MRI and was shown pictures with a physical examination of my knee.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
I thought everything was fine.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
I have been pleased with the attention to detail by Prisma Health overall.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/7/2025
Everyone was great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2025
Nothing. I highly recommend Dr. Holmes for anyone needing knee surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2025
None at all. Dr. Holmes is someone I trust totally.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/1/2025
Clone Dr. Holmes. You need more of him. He is fantastic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/31/2025
Not one thing, I was very satisfied.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2025
Care was excellent, no input for approval
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2025
Everyone in the office was very nice and attentive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
Everything went well and was a good experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
Everything was good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/12/2025
Everyone I encountered was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/12/2025
The provider and his resident was very helpful and caring for my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2025
Everything was great! No problems.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
Nothing I can think of. Doctors, nurses, and staff were amazing!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
The front office girls were very rude and unprofessional. Dr. Holmes was great and highly knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/5/2025
None! They were just the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2025
The wait time is extremely long. Every appointment that I've had, I've had to wait at least an hour before I was seen. Other than that, everything else is great.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2025
Continue to respect everyone equal
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2025
The service is good, I have no complaints.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2025
The ONLY negative was waiting. Appt. was for 10:10 and I did not get called back until almost 11:00. Once back in the room things went smoothly and in a very timely fashion.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2025
It couldn't have been better. I wouldn't go anywhere Else.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2025
I am very happy with Dr. Holmes and his staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
The wait time was a little long today