Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Infants and Toddlers
- Children 2-4
- Children 5 and up
- Teens
- Adults
- Adults 65 and up
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Tisha Smith Boston
Tisha Boston, MD, FAAFP, is a board-certified family medicine physician with Prisma Health Family Medicine – Colonial Drive (age groups seen - all ages) and Prisma Health Primary Care - Northeast Medical Park (age groups seen - 18 and older) in Columbia. Dr. Boston has been practicing in the Midlands since 2001 when she completed her Family Medicine residency at Palmetto Health Richland Hospital.
Dr. Boston received her undergraduate degree from Clemson University and medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine where she currently serves as a clinical faculty member as an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine. She has spent most of her career helping to educate learners earning the American Academy of Family Physicians degree of fellow in 2017; just before returning to the Family Medicine Residency Program in 2021, she served as the Ambulatory Care Residency Director at WJB Dorn VA Medical Center.
Over the more than 20 years she has been in practice, she has concentrated her patient care on serving underserved and vulnerable populations including geriatric, indigent, and veteran populations. She has held various leadership positions throughout her career and was recognized nationally as a 2020 Veteran’s Health Administration Shark Tank semi-finalist for her project on improving quality and reducing lab costs at WJB Dorn VA Medical Center.
Dr. Boston’s clinical interests include population health, geriatrics, preventive medicine and healthcare disparities.
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Locations
- Prisma Health Primary Care–Northeast Medical Park
- 1120 Roberts Branch Parkway, Columbia, SC 29203
- Get Directions
- phone: 803-567-7508
- fax: 803-567-7509
Expertise
Education
- Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine
- Residency: Palmetto Health Richland Family Practice Residency, Family Medicine
Board Certifications
- Family Medicine: American Board of Family 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
126 ratings, 28 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 2/26/2026
Everything about my visit was on point.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/28/2026
Everything went well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2026
My care was very supportive and I felt that I could trust the nurse and doctor they were very respectful and truthful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
Everyone exceeded expectations.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/25/2025
I felt as though they were great staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/25/2025
NO COMPLAINTS... VERY PROFESSIONAL!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/21/2025
At this point, I didn't see or had an experience that was unpleasant, disrespectful or need for improvement. Therefore, just continue doing the excellent customer service, support and care that l experience to all patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
Dr. Boston ànd staff, took really good care of me. I don't have any suggestions at this time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
There is nothing that needs improvement. The staff was amazing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
Everything was done with care and respect from the moment I walked through the door. I think you all already have it covered.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/29/2025
Nothing, Dr. Boston and her team were outstanding. I was so impressed and so excited to have her as my new doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/28/2025
None...everyone was respectful, courteous, and pleasant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
My visit to the Doctor's appointment,I have been offered support and with trust and respect while I have been cared for with myhealth,it's good to have caring Doctor's and Nurses.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/6/2025
I just wanted to say I love Dr. Boston.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2025
The caring and support turned out good and improved trust with respect.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
I trust Dr. Boston and her staff. They treat me very well and I love going there.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
The head nurse did not accept my request to continue being seen by the provider I worked with that day despite my level of comfortability with her, and therefore, I will be transferring to another practice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
I trust your excellent customer service.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2025
Good deeds
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
Everything was what I expected.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2025
Keep up the good services at PRISMA Family Medical.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
Your staff did a wonderful job in taking care of me. I have no suggestions at this time because I'm happy with my care and I wouldn't change a thing at this point. Keep up the good work!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
I was offered support trust and respect. Everyone treated me like a family member.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
Everything was fine
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/15/2025
By being honest - which you have been
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/31/2025
I had an excellent office visit with Dr. Boston. She is a great physician ! I received the best care possible from her & her staff .
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
I was comfortable with her. She spent time to explain. and no rush like some doctors. She is kind and confident.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2025
Have no complaints, everything was done professionally
