
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults 65 and up
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Margaret Mary Matthews
Margaret M. Matthews, MD, PhD, received her medical degree from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and completed her residency in internal medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Boulder. She completed clinical and research fellowships in geriatrics at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and is board certified in internal medicine with a certificate added qualifications in geriatric medicine.
As an internist and geriatrician, Dr. Matthews specializes in providing primary care services to patients age 65 and older. In addition to caring for patients at Senior Primary Care, she continues to teach and has been involved in research regarding physical activity and cognition, serving as a guest lecturer at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. Matthews has pursued additional training in acupuncture at Harvard Medical School in Boston, and functional medicine training through the Institute for Functional Medicine, with the goal of optimizing non-pharmacologic approaches to health in older adults. She also is published in medical journals, including the American Geriatric Society, on topics ranging from physical activity and risk of depression in the elderly to assessing memory impairment. In her free time, Matthews enjoys exercising and being with her family.
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Locations
- Prisma Health Senior Primary Care
- 3010 Farrow Road, Suite 300, Columbia, SC 29203
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- phone: 803-434-1210
- fax: 803-434-1212
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: University of South Carolina School of Medicine
- Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
- Residency: UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine
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
370 ratings, 81 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 3/1/2026
The personal care was excellent. I found parking to be quite challenging. Additional parking is needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/1/2026
Very pleased with my visit with Dr. Mathews and the office staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/28/2026
I feel blessed to have Dr. Matthews and her staff as my health care team. I cannot think of anything they could improve on with my appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
All good. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/22/2026
Most courteous professional competent staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2026
I was completely satisfied with my care and the doctor and nurse
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
I really like Dr. Matthews. She is very interested in her patience and gives us plenty of time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/1/2026
All & everyone was excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2026
I cannot think of any way the visit could be improved except having computers working correctly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2026
I enjoyed a pleasant afternoon with Dr.Matthews. I don't think any thing needs to be done at this practice for improvement. It seems fine as it is.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
Dr.Matthews and staff were VERY helpful and listened to my concerns. She is a very knowledgeable and helpful doctor. I am grateful fans blessed to have such a great doctor!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
The doctor is a thoroughly experience and compassionate person. I've never underestimated her advise, she is one to definitely be trusted.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/5/2026
There is no way you could do any better than you're doing. Dr. Matthews is perfect and so is the rest of the office. I have recommended your office to everyone in the senior community that I know. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/5/2026
Every was right .thank you Dr Matthews my Dr , for five year. I'm very happy with her .She the best .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/2/2026
All went very well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
Just keep doing what You doing . The Best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
I'm satisfied with my treatment at Dr Matthews office ,Always!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
I am completely satisfied with this office and their staff ?
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
Not a single way! I love Dr Matthews. I have given her name to a number of my friends but she is not taking new patients. She is the best physician I have ever had. The tech taking blood was excellent. I am a challenge with rolling veins but she was successful the 1st time. I do enjoy coming to this office.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/7/2025
There isn't anything I can think of. Everyone at this office is wonderful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/7/2025
Everything was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2025
I'm thoroughly consciences that I have received the best of care from Dr. Matthews and staff. I was seen promptly as promised.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
Every visit I'm treated with the outmost respect and care. Dr Matthews is absolutely wonderful. She listen's to every concern and finds a solution or sends you to a referral MD who can help.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/7/2025
No complaints.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/1/2025
Question number one should be a four. I did not mean to put a one. Question one is a four. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2025
Nurse was not available to draw blood. I had to wait awhile, but she was very courteous.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/23/2025
All good. Thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2025
None. Glad I have this doctor .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2025
I can't think of anything that you could change or need to change you guys are great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
I can't think of anything that could be done differently this is the best practice I have ever used! Entire staff is friendly, courteous, and attentive to all needs .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2025
Dr. Matthews is very interested in her patients' welfare. She could not be more attentive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2025
Nurse and Doctor was concerned with answered questions I asked . I was pleased with my appointment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/2/2025
The provider is a thoroughly skilled doctor. She has had my best interest at heart from the very beginning. I'm completely satisfied with her professionalism and concern. Had a wonderful experience, very comforting knowing that she has the utmost interest in taking care of my health needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
No complaints or issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/26/2025
I trust Prisma Senior Healthcare. They are courteous and respectful. Really cannot improve on that.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/20/2025
Keep on doing what you have been doing for years!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/12/2025
nothing at this time,,,all my needs were met
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2025
I value Dr. Matthews and staff highly, far more than I appreciate a deluge of these surveys.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/6/2025
I'm pretty satisfied and happy with the service I've gotten
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2025
I can't think of anything more to improve the support , trust and respect that I was shown.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2025
Nothing. I am very pleased with this doctor and staff.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
Prisma does not have a kidney specialist and I needed kidney care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/7/2025
All good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/7/2025
I believe we were treated with kindness and respect. Our medical provider is extremely vested in doing their best for us.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2025
nothing, y'all are great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2025
Everything was perfect
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2025
So far, I cannot think of an improvement in either area.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
Can't think of anything as I am totally satisfied. Doctor Mathews is the best!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2025
I love Dr. Matthews! She treated my mother for years, and my mother never saw another physician. I know that for sure because I always took her to her appointments. Now I enjoy and depend on Dr. Matthews to treat me. I would never think of changing! What a blessing she has been to both my mother and me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
I am very satisfied with Dr Matthews and her team I am Blessed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2025
you're good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
Nothing. All went well, and all the staff was great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
i was very happy with Dr. Matthews, the nurses, and the entire experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
I am very pleased with Dr. Matthews & all of the staff. I believe she knows all of my problems & concerns. She takes the time to listen.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2025
All good ?
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2025
all good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
It was an excellent visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
Continue with your excellent work ??
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2025
I was totally satisfied with my appointment with Dr. Matthews! She is always compassionate knowledgeable, and always considers options to improve my health!! I really appreciate her care!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2025
I trust the medical professionals at this Prisma location completely.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2025
Everything was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/4/2025
none come to mind. Service was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2025
I have been a patient at Geriatric-Farrow for over ten years, and always received excellent care. I have no recommendations to make.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2025
All good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2025
Always have a good visit with Dr Matthews and staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2025
Everything was perfect as usual!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2025
Everything was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
Doing a very good job now and always have during the years I have been a patient there.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/8/2025
Dr. Matthews gives excellent care and support. I have no recommendations I think would be an improvement.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/7/2025
Nurse could be more engaged.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2025
i have to come back in next week, the person scheduling me should have checked with the doctor, to make sure it was the correct time for me to come see the doctor. 90 days.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/1/2025
Support/care exceptional!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/31/2025
Excellent care at my drs. office by all
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
My visit without the Matthews was great she has a lot of patience and she listening
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/25/2025
Dr Matthews goes above and beyond to show she truly cares. She will call at home to let you know results from bloodwork and other tests. If she feels there is a need to refer you to a specialist, it's done promptly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2025
Everything was very professional and knowledgeable and all my concerns, were addressed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/12/2025
Our Visut was Awesome!! We completely enjoy our Physician Dr Margaret Matthews. She's a wonderful Provider and good listener!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
Can't think of anything that wasn't topnotch!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2025
No suggestions, very satisfied
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2025
I am completely satisfied with Dr. Matthews and her staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2025
I am happy with my care and the way I am treated at the office.