Welcome to Palmetto Retina Center
As the only specialized retina group in central South Carolina, we provide comprehensive care for conditions involving the retina, macula and vitreous. From our investment in research to our fellowship with Prisma Health and the University of South Carolina School, our focus is always on putting your patients first in the pursuit of superior retinal care.
We respect the urgency that comes with a patient referral, and our entire team is dedicated to providing courteous and timely care. Learn about referring a patient to PRC.
150
Years of combined experience
14K+
Operations performed
150
Clinical trials participated
7
Convenient locations
Our Retina Specialists
Our friendly and highly-skilled retina specialists are doctors, educators and researchers, each with a deep commitment to providing compassionate patient care and advancing clinical research.
Barron C. Fishburne, M.D.
Retina Specialist
Teresa E. Fowler, MD
Retina Specialist
Jeffrey G. Gross, M.D., FASRS
Retina Specialist
Stephen M. Hypes, D.O.
Retina Specialist
David L. Johnson, M.D.
Retina Specialist
John F. Payne, M.D.
Retina Specialist
John A. Wells, III, M.D.
Retina Specialist
Nitin Nigam, MD
Retina Specialist
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Memberships and Affiliations
Research & Clinical Trials
As the largest retina research center in South Carolina, Palmetto Retina Center has participated in over 100 clinical trials — and counting — to help find new and improved retina care treatments. We’re able to offer our patients access to emerging treatment options beyond the current standard of care.
Retina Consultants of America
Palmetto Retina Center is part of Retina Consultants of America, a network of leading retinal care and research practices in the United States. Together, we’re shaping the future of retinal and macula care and offering state of the art treatment options.
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Doctor FAQs
Interested in connecting with us? We appreciate the trust you’re placing in our team and hope to make the first steps easier by answering some key questions here.
Please fill out our “Consultation Request Form” and fax it to our office, or call one of the offices listed.
Please call (888) 931-0077. If you have an emergency after hours, one of our doctors will always be on call to assist you.
Please ask the patient to complete and sign the “Authorization for Release of Information” form and fax it to our office.
Our main office is in West Columbia, SC, and we also have offices in Columbia, Sumter, Florence, and Aiken as well. Find the office closest to you for your next appointment here.
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