
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Adults 65 and up
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout 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
- Prisma Health Cardiology – 8 Med Park 100
- 8 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 100, Columbia, SC 29203
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- phone: 803-434-3800
- fax: 803-933-3020
- Prisma Health Cardiology – Sumter
- 100 North Sumter Street, Suite 202, Sumter, SC 29150
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- phone: 803-434-3800
- fax: 803-933-3012
- Prisma Health Cardiology – Newberry
- 1830 Pondfield Road, Suite A1, Newberry, SC 29108
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- phone: 803-434-3800
- fax: 803-774-0230
- PH Medical Office Building Sunset – Cardiology
- 5336 Sunset Boulevard, Suite A, Lexington, SC 29072
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- phone: 803-434-3800
- fax: 803-771-7422
- Prisma Health Cardiology – Parkridge
- 300 Palmetto Health Parkway, Suite 400, Columbia, SC 29212
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- phone: 803-434-3800
- fax: 803-933-3021
- Prisma Health Cardiology – Sunset Blvd.
- 5336 Sunset Boulevard, Suite A, Lexington, SC 29072
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- phone: 803-434-3800
- fax: 803-771-7422
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
- 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 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 3/2/2026
Dr Edelson and entire staff have shown exemplary care and professionalism.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 2/28/2026
Just continue with what you do!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/28/2026
give candy to patient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
The service was excellent
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
Did awesome job overall
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2026
Pleased with support
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/15/2026
Satisfied with the treatment I received.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2026
Excellent customer service ??
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
All expectations meet. Exceptional health providers.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 1/30/2026
Nothing ,just keep up the good work. Thank you.?
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 1/24/2026
No improvement necessary
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2026
Nothing more. The providers are exceptional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Can't think of anything that could have been done better. Keep up the good work!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 1/20/2026
You all did fine.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 1/17/2026
No comment everyone was awesome!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
No changes needed. Continue working to supply trust and respect.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Overall no problem
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2026
Nothing cause the staff and provider did a excellent job
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 1/10/2026
I am completely satisfied with the care and treatment that I received.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
I was completely comfortable with my doctor and moving forward with treatment!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/21/2025
Be more punctual with respect to appointment time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
All good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
Continue to Show Professional and Respect and Patience, Thank you?????
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 11/30/2025
I had a good experience so there's nothing I can think of.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/30/2025
Just keep up the professional & family oriented work.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2025
Nothing! Everything was done professionally.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2025
did well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 11/22/2025
All good. Great staff glad to have them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2025
The visit went well. I am pleased with the care I received
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 11/15/2025
Everything and everyone were good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
All good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2025
Yes for use
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 10/31/2025
Know all of the patients history and why was the patient on certain medications so long.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2025
Nothing needs to be improved. Dr. Edelson and his whole staff are class acts.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
Everything was great. Everyone was nice, courteous and friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/20/2025
I have no suggestions. Everything was good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2025
The visit went well and the staff was professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2025
Can't think of anything that could have been done better.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Everyone was great
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
Too early to know.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/12/2025
Excessive wait time to see Dr Edelson. 1hr, 30mins
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/12/2025
Waiting alone in the office is not so great.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/5/2025
Good services.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2025
Nothing,just keep up the great work.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 9/15/2025
You're doing a great job. , keep it up.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
Very satisfied with the doctors and nurses at this clinic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
Everything great as always
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
Wonderful visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/24/2025
Nothing everything was provided, nothing liking.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 8/18/2025
No ideas on how to improve because it was excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 8/17/2025
Everything was excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/17/2025
N/A, all went well as always
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2025
Everything was great!!!! ??????
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
I received great care from my cardiologist and his staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
Everything was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2025
All was fine
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
Job well done...
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2025
Not take so long to see the patient, especially if it's just a follow up
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2025
Nothing more could have been done Everyone was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
Everything was fine and the visit went well. Thanks
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 6/29/2025
Everything was perfect.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 6/28/2025
I have no complaints
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
Dr. Edelson talked with me at length about my health & my prescriptions.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
Everything was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2025
I was very pleased with my visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 6/21/2025
Everything was great every question I had they answer. Thank you.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 6/8/2025
The staff was excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/8/2025
I was treated great!! I Love Dr. Edelson.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 6/1/2025
Keep valet service past 4 as spots last past 4
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/1/2025
After hours call nurse line
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 5/24/2025
Waited over an hour to see doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/24/2025
All my needs and expectations were met.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/25/2025
Don't stop what they do
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 5/16/2025
The Dr has a great team no complaints
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
Every thing was perfect.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/12/2025
Great facility great staff can't say enough good things about them
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2025
None for first time visit went well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
Keep up the good work! I felt very comfortable during and after my visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2025
Nothing I always love seeing my Dr's at Prisma!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2025
I was a great visit very thorough and every one was very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2025
Everything was good Thank you All.