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Richard Adam Edelson

Richard Adam Edelson, MD

Cardiology

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Adults 65 and up

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Richard Adam Edelson

Richard A. Edelson, MD, PhD, FACC, is a cardiologist with Prisma Health Cardiology and a clinical assistant professor at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. He earned his bachelor's degree in chemistry at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, and his PhD in biological chemistry at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. He earned his medical degree at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, where he also served his internship and residency in internal medicine and completed a fellowship in cardiology. Dr. Edelson is board certified in cardiovascular disease and currently serves at the medical director of Nuclear Medicine at Prisma Health–Midlands.

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Locations

  1. Prisma Health Cardiology – 8 Med Park 100
    • 8 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 100, Columbia, SC 29203
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  2. Prisma Health Cardiology – Sumter
  3. Prisma Health Cardiology – Newberry
  4. PH Medical Office Building Sunset – Cardiology
  5. Prisma Health Cardiology – Parkridge
    • 300 Palmetto Health Parkway, Suite 400, Columbia, SC 29212
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  6. Prisma Health Cardiology – Sunset Blvd.

Expertise

Education

  • Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Fellowship: VCU School of Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease
  • Residency: Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Internal Medicine

Board Certifications

  • Cardiovascular Disease: American Board of Internal Medicine

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
  • 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

638 ratings, 122 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 3/2/2026

    Dr Edelson and entire staff have shown exemplary care and professionalism.

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

    A brief post op visit would have been nice. I realize I might have not remembered much, he gave my wife the necessary results and assurance. But just a quick look in to let me know she was briefed and the follow-up appointment will clarify all questions and concerns, etc... Otherwise everything was great. Plus, plus to all staff. Very satisfied, they were all very attentive and helpful....

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

    We had a very long wait time. After that we saw a physicians assistant, but we never got to see the physician.I assume there were some emergencies but we were not given an explanation.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/28/2026

    Just continue with what you do!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/28/2026

    give candy to patient

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    The service was excellent

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    Did awesome job overall

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

    Pleased with support

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/15/2026

    Satisfied with the treatment I received.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/14/2026

    Excellent customer service ??

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/7/2026

    I like Dr Edelson . This was my first appointment with him and he really did listen and had some good ideas to help me !

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/6/2026

    The only thing was we waited a little longer than I thought we would. The doctor was very nice!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/6/2026

    All expectations meet. Exceptional health providers.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/30/2026

    Run competencies on your nursing staff at least bi annual on checking vital signs. As a health care professional, we often get relaxed in our skill set and a refresher could help remind staff of the importance of adequate vital signs. You could cause someone to get a new medication by committing errors.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/30/2026

    Nothing ,just keep up the good work. Thank you.?

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/26/2026

    Excellent care this is an expeditious office and it is appreciated that people who have appointment times seem to be on time

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/24/2026

    No improvement necessary

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/24/2026

    Nothing more. The providers are exceptional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/25/2026

    I don't know what section this would belong in, but the nurse or whatever he was was kind of robotic, not necessarily very personable. He just was matter of fact, did what he had to do and left. So anyway, bye.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    Can't think of anything that could have been done better. Keep up the good work!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/20/2026

    Dr Edelson is very knowledgeable in his field. He made me feel very comfortable. I highly recommend his service.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/20/2026

    You all did fine.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/20/2026

    I didn't like the fact that he's gonna tell me that nobody knows their body. I know my body. He's just a doctor. He knows what I tell him or what the test show. I know my body. I don't like when somebody tells me I don't know my own body.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/17/2026

    No comment everyone was awesome!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/17/2026

    Place the Blood Pressure band tighter on my arm to get a better reading. I prefer the BP band to be tight on my arm,

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/17/2026

    I trust and respect his opinion I have been go to him a long time and he has always taken good care of me

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/16/2026

    No changes needed. Continue working to supply trust and respect.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    Overall no problem

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/10/2026

    Nothing cause the staff and provider did a excellent job

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/10/2026

    Information from My Chart is not always complete/up to date between facilities and caregivers. Much of the online paperwork and questions are redundant from one office/doctor to the next.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/10/2026

    I am completely satisfied with the care and treatment that I received.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    I was completely comfortable with my doctor and moving forward with treatment!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/21/2025

    Be more punctual with respect to appointment time.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    All good

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

    Continue to Show Professional and Respect and Patience, Thank you?????

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

    The Doctor had not looked at my chart notes from other doctors prior to my visit and had to leave the room to review prior to answering my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/30/2025

    I had a good experience so there's nothing I can think of.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/30/2025

    Just keep up the professional & family oriented work.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/27/2025

    Nothing! Everything was done professionally.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/27/2025

    did well

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/23/2025

    Nothing else. I have found the care I have received at Prisma to be done of the best and most thorough i have ever received.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/23/2025

    Appointment was @ 1110 but didn't se provider until 1240. I was waiting in exam room for over a hour but no one informed me that provider was running behind schedule which I do understand happens frequently. Maybe keeping patients informed of any delays could make other patients more comfortable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/22/2025

    All good. Great staff glad to have them.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/22/2025

    The visit went well. I am pleased with the care I received

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/23/2025

    Everything was great. Even greater when you get good news about your health. Dr EDELSON and his staff are top notch!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/22/2025

    I have been seen in three of the Prisma cardiology offices. The facility and staff at all have been excellent. I trust my doctor completely. That said, this box does not provide enough space for me to detail the many short comings in the over all operation and administration of prisma health.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    Update the furniture. This is the only location in the Prisma network that has seats that looks bad due to the material peeling.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    Everything and everyone were good.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    All good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/8/2025

    Yes for use

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/8/2025

    After my appointment, I thought about my blood panels and how during the stress test the nurse brought up my cholesterol being high, yet my cardiologist did not mention that. I will ask about it at my next appointment as I have already altered my nutrition intake to try and get my numbers better. Other than that, the appointment was insightful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/7/2025

    Please keep up the great work!! Please take care of your providers; they are doing a good job with challenges to getting their job done such ás "paperwork" and wRVUs, etc.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    All is good trust what my great Doctor advised me. Also he said to call rite away if anything changes.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    Don't know if any offered support or trust and respect is needed to improve. The staff at Prisma Health Richland was outstanding and very professional. Much kudos to everyone.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    Know all of the patients history and why was the patient on certain medications so long.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    Nothing needs to be improved. Dr. Edelson and his whole staff are class acts.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    Everything was great. Everyone was nice, courteous and friendly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/20/2025

    I have no suggestions. Everything was good.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/18/2025

    The visit went well and the staff was professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/18/2025

    Can't think of anything that could have been done better.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    Everyone was great

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/13/2025

    Too early to know.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/12/2025

    Excessive wait time to see Dr Edelson. 1hr, 30mins

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/12/2025

    Waiting alone in the office is not so great.

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

    Good services.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/22/2025

    Nothing,just keep up the great work.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    I can't think of anything really the doctor and the staff. They were very nice and respectful and helpful and I recommend the doctor to all my family and friends.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/15/2025

    You're doing a great job. , keep it up.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    Very satisfied with the doctors and nurses at this clinic.

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

    I had to ask the lady who checked me out to what pharmacy my prescription was being sent to. A lot of people may not use My Chart. Keeping informed is not a lot to ask.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/12/2025

    Make some one ask question like do you need any meds or even refills. I was not ask that and more I need some because they cannot fill it until they send it in and that's my problem this happens

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    Everything great as always

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    I have complete confidence in Dr. Edelson. He has taken care of me for many years. The nurse who took my blood got it the first try. I've always been a hard stick but she knows her job?

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

    Wonderful visit

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/24/2025

    Nothing everything was provided, nothing liking.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    It was my first time visiting Dr. Edelson, but he seemed to be very involved with me, and I'm glad he's been very involved with all his patients. I just feel like it's my first visit, and I was impressed with the way he interacted.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/18/2025

    No ideas on how to improve because it was excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/18/2025

    Edelson is a great doctor. You are fortunate to have him. I say give him a raise!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Really nothing, everything was great. And the doctor was warm and great to talk to. I am glad he is my heart doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/17/2025

    Everything was excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/17/2025

    N/A, all went well as always

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/16/2025

    Everything was great!!!! ??????

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

    Don't treat veterans like others coming into this office, because we were screened before we were sent here for treatment, and we are being backtracked through the same procedures.

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

    I received great care from my cardiologist and his staff

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/11/2025

    Everything was great.

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

    All was fine

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

    The whole team was very professional and extremely knowledgeable about my health care!!! Very impressed with all team members

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

    Job well done...

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

    Not take so long to see the patient, especially if it's just a follow up

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

    Nothing more could have been done Everyone was great

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

    Everything was fine and the visit went well. Thanks

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

    Been going to prisma health parkridge for a while and have no regrets or complaints always treated with respect and we'll taking care of. It's convenient for me because it's close to my house.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/6/2025

    I was impressed from beginning to the end of my appointment with the professionalism and competence of all staff members.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/29/2025

    Everything was perfect.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/28/2025

    Promote Dr. Edelson to president of prisma, make all other drs go to training to learn his techniques

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/28/2025

    I have no complaints

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/27/2025

    Dr. Edelson talked with me at length about my health & my prescriptions.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/27/2025

    The organization of the office was awful. I had to wait almost an hour in the waiting room and exam room just to see my provider for 10 minutes. Staff dismissive and unconcerned .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    Everything was great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    I was very pleased with my visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    This provider is knowledgeable, considerate, and very satisfactory. He came well recommended and has lived up to that endorsement.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/23/2025

    Actually, this is not a suggestion for improvement, but I want to take this opportunity to give kudos to the medical assistant who got my vital signs. I don't remember her name. She was incredibly good at asking questions, very personable. I just want to give her a huge thanks and a really valuable part of the team.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/21/2025

    Everything was great every question I had they answer. Thank you.

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

    This was my first visit with Dr. Edelson. I wasn't very pleased that he kept talking about death & dying. I understand that everyone will die. I came to have my heart checked. I am trying to stay healthy by creating a baseline. The PA was super nice, understanding & easily conversed. He also gave me tips on how to improve my health.

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

    The staff was excellent

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

    I was treated great!! I Love Dr. Edelson.

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

    I was 100% satisfied with the way I was treated in all ways. Dr Edelson knows me well and works with me closely on my healthcare needs.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/1/2025

    Keep valet service past 4 as spots last past 4

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/1/2025

    After hours call nurse line

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

    Don't let patients sit in a exam room for a hour and then not show up for the appointment. I saw the PA, but not my Doctor. Nursing staff was awesome. I left before I even saw my doctor. Not good!

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

    Waited over an hour to see doctor

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

    All my needs and expectations were met.

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

    Don't stop what they do

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

    In my case ,I wish testing for heart condition would be more sooner ,month away seen too long.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/16/2025

    The Dr has a great team no complaints

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

    Every thing was perfect.

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

    Great facility great staff can't say enough good things about them

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

    None for first time visit went well

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

    Keep up the good work! I felt very comfortable during and after my visit.

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

    Nothing I always love seeing my Dr's at Prisma!

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

    I was a great visit very thorough and every one was very professional

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

    Everything was good Thank you All.

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