
James Benjamin Tribble, MD
General SurgeryBariatric Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Adults 65 and up
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout James Benjamin Tribble
J. Benjamin Tribble, MD, received his medical degree from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee, and completed his general surgery residency at Wake Forest University Medical Center/Bowman Gray School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He served as chief resident before joining South Carolina Surgical Associates in Columbia.
Dr. Tribble is board certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a past chief of surgery and chief of staff at Prisma Health Baptist Hospital and is a member of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery, the American Medical Association, the Columbia Medical Society, the South Carolina Medical Association and the American Society for General Surgeons.
Tribble's areas of special interest are laparoscopic surgery (including reflux and obesity surgery) and vascular surgery. He focuses on the treatment and management of morbid obesity at the Prisma Health Weight Management Center, where he was one of the the first physicians in the Midlands region to perform the weight-loss procedure laparoscopically.
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Locations
- Prisma Health Surgery – Laurel St.
- 1850 Laurel Street, Columbia, SC 29201
- Get Directions
- phone: 803-256-3400
- fax: 803-256-2039
- Prisma Health Weight Management Center
- 1850 Laurel Street, Columbia, SC 29201
- Get Directions
- phone: 803-376-5982
- fax: 803-376-5987
Expertise
Education
- Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
- Residency: Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Surgery (General 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
4.8 out of 5
249 ratings, 49 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 could have done that, I did this last night, so this is my second time to have to call, answer these questions. And the staff was great, but you need a better control of what you're asking for. Bye.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
I cannot think of a thing. Everything was treated very professionally.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
Unfortunately I had to wait a long time to see the doctor. I understand that he is a surgeon and sometimes emergencies happen and I'm very patient waiting, the next person might not be as patient as I am! I have to say that I'm very happy with Dr. Tribble and his staff!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2026
I totally trust my Dr . and all the Dr's. and nurses that work with him . There is nothing to improve in any way . My Dr and staff are kind , courteous and very supportive!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/15/2026
It was great. I got to see Dr. Tribble which was a big treat for me. I called on him as a pharma rep in the last century.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/1/2026
I don't feel that there was anything else needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2026
I was very impressed and confident with everything.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/18/2026
Everything was well. I did not have a problem. All was well. I appreciate your help. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2026
I feel I have received the support and respect I expected here.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
Dr. Tribble and staff are wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Support was fine, just waited about 30 minutes for the doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2026
Just was hoping for faster surgery schedule.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/2/2026
Everything was fine
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/29/2025
Everything went real well. I love this doctor. He was very helpful. He know my history. And as far as me getting an appointment, I was in the emergency room and they referred me to a urology and a general surgeon. Right away, the general surgeon contacted me. I still hadn't heard from the urology yet. So I just want to say this doctor and his staff was wonderful. I wish they was handling my urology case so I don't have to keep calling and setting up appointments for that. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/26/2025
No changes needed. Dr. Tribble, the nursing and OR staff and even the admin staff were all wonderful. They were all friendly, professional and efficient. I trust Dr. Tribble implicitly. He is an outstanding surgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/26/2025
I just love the staff and that they know me when I come in.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/14/2025
Everyone was congenial, proficient, very warm and welcoming. Each staff member I came in contact with was very good at what they did. I have no complaints or see need for any changes.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
Everything was essentially perfect. Nothing needs to be changed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/1/2025
Everything was great. No improvement needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
I was thoroughly satisfied
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Everything i asked for was done very efficiently. I greatly appreciate my visits with you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/9/2025
No changes needed. Dr. Tribble and all staff at the surgery office were terrific. Dr. Tribble took time to listen to my concerns and answer all of my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/10/2025
They treated us with the utmost respect. So we had a very good experience. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/2/2025
I couldn't have asked for a better doctor than Dr. Tribble. He took care of me, explained all the diagnosis, did everything in detail, and I appreciate it. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2025
I don't know of anyother way to improve.Everyone seemed extremely caring and considerate of my sectuation .I couldn't ask for a better medical team of professionals. Thank You.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2025
Keep doing what you're doing now
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2025
Dr Tribble was amazing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/5/2025
Everybody was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/5/2025
Everything went smoothly and was handled with utmost courtesy and professionalism.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
Dr Tribble was very happy, calm and genuine with his care. He explained everything leaving no questions and offered to discuss any concerns in the future. The time he spent with me was not rushed and very thorough I am thankful to have met him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/21/2025
Dr Tribble and his staff are excellent and very knowable in the care they provided. You can not improve on excellence!!!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/21/2025
Care was very helpful. Entire staff was very appropriate and friendly. And Dr. Tribble is actually a wonderful physician. I really like him. I used to work with his daddy when I got out of nursing school. When I was 27 years old, how many years ago was that? Almost 60 years ago. Did he see it then? Yeah, his daddy did, but he's a good age. He can do it on his own.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
I'm extremely satisfied with care and support I receive in this office.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2025
I was treated well and can't think anyway it could have been better
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2025
So impressed with Dr. Tribble and all of the staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
Nothing everything was perfect nice friendly and caring staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/6/2025
No suggestions- perfectly satisfied with my visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2025
Not have the wait in the exam room so long. After the very long wait, Dr Tribble did spend a lot of time with me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2025
Nothing keep up the good work ?
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2025
The registration was very slow. Repeatly ask for information I had already supplied. I am a new patient, so I realize it takes time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2025
Everything was awesome!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
Just be yourself everyone was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2025
Overall greatly satisfied.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/4/2025
Provide More information of Post Op as I had to guess why I had No feeling from center chest to behind my left underarm. Explain to patient what to expect after surgery, Emotional Depression at a loss of a body part was unexpected as I accepted this very fact prior to surgery. I got myself through it but would have been easier if I was aware of Post Op Conditions that were not provided. Other than that, My Surgeon and Nurses were Exceptionally Supportive ??
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2025
I don't know what else could have been done, because the care was satisfactory.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2025
Great visit with Dr. Tribble.??
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/22/2025
Everyone was real professional and made me feel real comfortable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/18/2025
I'm completely satisfied with the service.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2025
My experience with this visit was very nice I have no complaints.