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Javier Otero

Javier Otero, MD

Minimally Invasive General Surgery

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Adults 65 and up

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Locations

  1. Prisma Health Upstate Surgical Associates

Expertise

Education

  • Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
  • Fellowship: Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Residency: Monmouth Medical Center - Long Branch Medical Center, Surgery (General Surgery)

Insurance

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Search plans
  • 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

143 ratings, 41 reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is derived from patient surveys based on the likelihood to recommend this provider’s office.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/21/2026

    Dr Otero is fantastic and trust him and his team

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/8/2026

    I was his patient years ago and just came back for my 5 year colonoscopy. His staff are really friendly and professional and he's an excellent doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/8/2026

    It's all good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/31/2026

    Excellent service

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    Listen before talking. Listen before talking. Listen before talking.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    Everything was good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/8/2025

    I think he did a great job,also.giving me information that I had never been given .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/8/2025

    My visit was done with everything that made me feel confident and comfortable. Dr. Otero was very thorough with explaining the procedure done and what I could expect. The staff was also kind and helpful. I left with a very good impression.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/25/2025

    No changes necessary.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    They did fine.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    everyone was very professional. thanks

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/1/2025

    Dr and nurse acted in a way that offered support and answered all questions that we had.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    I can't think of anything because everything was perfect.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/25/2025

    It was a good experience. Don't know of anything to improve

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/24/2025

    Nothing to improve - first class!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/7/2025

    I was very satisfied with the care I received

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    My experience was great.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/29/2025

    I received excellent care while in the hospital.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/27/2025

    Nothing Dr Otero is first rate

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/14/2025

    Everything was good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/14/2025

    Great service Appreciate you working me into schedule on short notice

    2 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/12/2025

    The doctor immediately started cutting on the cyst. He was removing without asking me if I could feel it. From the time he gave me the shot for pain until he was finished he caused great pain throughout. The shot was very painful. The cutting was painful the cauterizing Was very painful.. The doctor seemed to be in a hurry. I'll not use him again.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/9/2025

    Can't think of anything, everyone I came in contact with was extremely helpful and friendly.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/8/2025

    Friendly and personable

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    To learn how to speak with a Deaf/ Hard of Hearing person who reads lips and to make sure there are no misunderstandings.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/1/2025

    Everything is good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    The medical assistance was loud and rushed. I did not have time to say anything before she was out of the room. All other encounters with provider and staff were very polite and professional. The surgical resident did an excellent job getting my history and asking questions about my current symptoms. I would see Dr Otero again with confidence.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/26/2025

    From check in to check out I was well pleased with my consultation. I had to call back to reschedule my procedure and had no issues whatsoever doing so.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    As far as I am concerned there were no improvements needed. I don't have any suggestions, the staff and the doctor are great. I really like the fact that Dr Otero is to the point and tells it like it is. Great communication.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/18/2025

    Nothing! You did what you were suppose to do! Thank you! Have a Bless Day as!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/12/2025

    Nothing! I was very impressed with the job the surgeon did. I was especially impressed with the speed of getting my appendix out!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    great job

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/12/2025

    All went well

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/8/2025

    The staff of doctor was great, the doctor was great. They both explained what they were doing and why. Great work and friendly, polite people Would Diffidently recommend to someone else.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/5/2025

    I can't really think of anything off the top of my head. The whole team was very friendly & professional. They were all very organized and gave thorough instructions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/4/2025

    I think everything was fine. I had no wait time and everyone was good at there job and kind to me. Don't have any suggestions for improvement.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/8/2025

    Better followup for professional referral to an osteopath/orthopedist for serious concerns about my left tibia.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/22/2025

    There was nothing else to be done. Dr. Otero checked the site, answered all our questions, explained carefully and thoroughly, and made it clear that we could contact him with any questions we may have. His surgical skill is impeccable and he is a very kind. caring person. I would recommend him highly both for his skill and personality. We were very fortunate that he was there when we needed him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    Experience was ok

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/27/2025

    No improvement needed. Had a great visit

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/22/2025

    I did have some concerns about symptoms that may or may not have been related to the reason for my visit, and while the doctor heard those concerns, I was hoping he would have addressed them more definitively.

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