Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Adults 65 and up
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Clay Lewis
Clay Lewis, PA-C, is a Physician Assistant with the Orthopedic Trauma team at Prisma Health, where he plays a key role in evaluating and managing patients with acute orthopedic injuries. He earned his undergraduate degree from Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. After completing his undergraduate studies, Clay moved to Charleston, South Carolina, where he worked for two years at Medical University of South Carolina. He later earned his Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of South Carolina.
In his role on the orthopedic trauma team, Clay helps care for patients who arrive in the emergency department with a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries. He assists in determining the appropriate course of care, including diagnostic imaging, reductions, splinting, casting, and surgical consultation when necessary. Clay also works closely with patients throughout their treatment and recovery process, helping determine whether they can be managed on an outpatient basis, require inpatient care, or need surgical intervention.
Clay’s passion for orthopedics stems from a lifelong involvement in sports and personal experience with orthopedic injuries. Those experiences gave him first-hand insight into how injuries can limit a person’s ability to participate in the activities they enjoy. This perspective motivates him to help patients regain mobility and return to the activities that matter most to them whether that means athletes returning to competition or individuals resuming everyday activities with family and loved ones.
He strongly believes in the value of maintaining an active lifestyle and often encourages patients to find physical activities they enjoy, such as running, biking, swimming or team sports. Clay emphasizes that regular movement supports both physical and mental well-being, helping patients maintain overall health long after their recovery.
Outside of his clinical work, Clay enjoys staying active through hiking and fishing, and he often attends live events, including concerts and sporting events.
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Locations
- Prisma Health Orthopedics – 14 Med Park
- 14 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 200, Columbia, SC 29203
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- phone: 803-296-7846
- fax: 803-296-9699
- Prisma Health Orthopedics – 14 Med Park
- 14 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 200, Columbia, SC 29203
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- fax: 864-605-6520
- Prisma Health Orthopedics – 300 Parkridge
- 300 Palmetto Health Parkway, Suite 200, Columbia, SC 29212
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- 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
- Prisma Health Orthopedics – 2 Med Park
- 2 Medical Park Road, Suite 104, Columbia, SC 29203
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- 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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- fax: 864-605-6520
- Prisma Health Orthopedics – Lexington
- 104 Saluda Pointe Drive, Lexington, SC 29072
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- phone: 803-296-7846
- fax: 803-296-9699
Expertise
Education
- Professional School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)
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
4.6 out of 5
118 ratings, 22 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is derived from patient surveys based on the likelihood to recommend this provider’s office.
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/29/2026
I was told a that a double fractured hip shouldn't hurt
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/28/2026
Fine as is. This physician assistant was caring & informative. I appreciated the care given to me during this appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/10/2026
Care was excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/9/2026
Clay Lewis and all staff were excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/9/2026
Everything was fine
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/7/2026
Excellent care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
I think Clay Lewis PA was very professional and sincere, He answered all my questions and enquired about many aspects of my recovery. He also recommended I see someone if my occasional anxiety about my accident kept occurring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
I couldn't see any other way !! Everyone was courteous and made you feel good about how you were treated and the procedure ongoing You guys have a wonderful staff from bottom to top tier
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2026
That I be given the correct address for my appointment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2026
I see no way that your staff could have been more respectful and helpful than the way they were. They answered all of my questions. They offered information. They explained things in a language that's easy to understand. They were extremely respectful. They were just all around, I think, the greatest staff I've had when going through any type of surgery. And I appreciate them very, very much. And you have a good day.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/2/2026
The TEAM gave me respect and supported me in BEST of all Way.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/2/2026
My entire experience was great, the only improvement I can offer is to encourage the non-physician staff to introduce themself (ie tech/name). I know the physician and his PA but not the support staff being my first visit. This only improvement I can think of.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/1/2026
Very satisfied
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2025
I told Clay that I would like to stay on the same pain regimen management system I was on and he refused to do so and provided a secondary or an alternary drug that does not work at all. This made me very upset.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2025
I would have liked my medical care team to be a little more proactive in my care. Like, since you knew that I was on opioids for pain, it would have been nice to have been offered laxatives instead of having to wait until I was constipated. But other than that, everything was great.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/31/2025
Faster
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/31/2025
It was all good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2025
If possible try scheduling a little better I was 10 minutes early then proceeded to sit for a hour fifteen minutes. It's not earth shaking but when patient is in pain and on time might seem uncaring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
Not sure, i'll just have to wait 6 weeks and see if things improve
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2025
Get a couple of water fountains. No water in bottles. No water fountains.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
Nothing. Did perfect
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/8/2025
No suggestions. Visit was great!!!
