Richland Memorial Hospital/Dorn VA Hospital, Internal Medicine
Medical School
University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Fellowship
Richland Memorial Hospital/Dorn VA Hospital, Internal Medicine, Pulmonary
Patient Reviews
Ratings and reviews are based on third-party surveys carried out by Press Ganey.
Average Rating: 4.8
December 22, 2025
Dr. Ghent has great people person skills. He makes you feel comfortable and I am so glad he is my a doctor. He explains everything so you can understand your treatment plan. He also and wanted my input. On a scale of 0-10, I would rate him a 10. I highly recommend Dr. Ghent to anyone.
December 17, 2025
I could not be any more happy with Dr. Ghent and his care. Finding a doctor that I am comfortable with and one that actually listens to me and my concerns makes all the difference.
December 13, 2025
I'm very pleased with m
December 10, 2025
Great doctor and practice!
December 9, 2025
Dr Ghent has been taking care of me for several years. He and his staff are very reliable and responsive.
November 25, 2025
I enjoy seeing my provider
November 21, 2025
Dr was clear in his description and near term discussion
November 13, 2025
Very good rxperience
November 9, 2025
Excellent staff and physician!
November 5, 2025
I love and respect Dr. Ghent so much. Always spends time with me and answers my questions. He acts as if he is glad to see me! Great “bedside” manner!
October 31, 2025
An excellent doctor and staff, extremely knowledgeable of the field. I would recommend them to anyone.
October 30, 2025
Great doc. No chances of changing
Always answers my questions and gives me good advice
October 28, 2025
Everything was excellent.
September 28, 2025
Very good doctor!
September 25, 2025
Was very pleased with my care
September 19, 2025
Top drawer
September 18, 2025
Keep up the good work. Thanks
September 18, 2025
Dr.Ghent is above awesome. He is a kind, caring and informative physician. He creates a comfortable presence and I feel able to ask questions if needed. I cannot say enough positive things about Dr.Ghent and his caring , kind, thoughtful staff.
September 18, 2025
Very polite and professional.
September 15, 2025
Very nice and professional office members and the doctor was very nice
September 14, 2025
Very Pleased with the care I re eived
September 12, 2025
Dr. Ghent and I have known one another for a long time. He is the best and the first person I call if I need pulmonary care.
September 7, 2025
Thank you
September 6, 2025
Dr Ghent and staff could not have been more caring which is rare .
August 24, 2025
I just would like to be asked if I have any questions or concerns about my sleep or CPAP. I guess because "my numbers are good," he assumes everything is A-OK. Maybe I'm being picky? But it costs a lot to see a specialist.
August 23, 2025
Dr. Ghent is always open to my questions/concerns.
Recommended to friend & they like him also!
August 18, 2025
Dr. Ghent is a very good doctor-caring and compassionate.
August 17, 2025
Very Professional.
August 15, 2025
Excellent provider
August 14, 2025
Initial visit after referral from primary care provider
August 13, 2025
Dr. Ghent is the best!!
August 11, 2025
Appt took all of five minutes and I felt rushed away and not allowed to express my concerns
August 8, 2025
Very nice people all around.
August 8, 2025
Excellent physician, highly recommend. Great patient interaction and concern for patient's wellbeing.
August 7, 2025
Dr. Ghent explored ways to stop my son’s cough without invasive procedures.
July 20, 2025
He is a good doctor
July 16, 2025
It was very professional of the practice to see me earlier than my appointment because I showed up earlier. Dr. Ghent always answers my questions and very knowledgeable about my condition which I really appreciate
July 16, 2025
Dr. Ghent is always providing great care when I see him
July 10, 2025
I just love Dr Gent's professional but best friend's advise.
July 9, 2025
I love Dr. Ghent. You just don’t find any better than him.
July 9, 2025
Great explanations and coaching during the PFT.
July 3, 2025
Everyone in this practice are very caring and I would highly recommend this practice and doctor Ghent to anyone who needs this type of care.
July 2, 2025
Love Dr Ghent!!
June 29, 2025
Dr. Ghent put me at ease right away, showed me my CT scan and explained everything to me. Great Dr.
June 27, 2025
Thank you for assisting my medical needs.
June 24, 2025
Dr. Ghent is a superb doctor.
June 21, 2025
Dr Ghent is a great doctor. Fantastic staff. I couldn't be more satisfied with a group of medical professionals.
June 20, 2025
I'm extremely please with the the explanation Dr. Ghent provided me about my health. I like the way he tracked my progress over the past 4 years. I will definately recommend him to my friends and family.
June 20, 2025
Everyone there was great professionals. The doctor was very patient in understanding and concerned about our needs
June 15, 2025
Very positive, knowledgeable and welcoming with the willingness to help improve my health!!
June 15, 2025
Dr. Ghent has helped me overcome my sleep apnea tremendously!
June 14, 2025
The Dr and staff were highly professional and kind. Didn’t feel like I was at a clinic but around caring friends
June 11, 2025
I very much like Dr. Ghent. He is arguably the best doctor I’ve ever encountered…and I am 70 years old. He genuinely seems to care and actually talks to you about your situation.
May 31, 2025
Pleaded with the care & Tx
May 25, 2025
Very happy with my and will recommend 👌
May 18, 2025
He did an effective response to hearing my concerns.
May 17, 2025
I Always Enjoy my Dr Visit with Dr Ghent! His staff are extremely professional as well as personable!
May 6, 2025
Things went well
May 1, 2025
Dr Ghent was very easy to talk to you and a good listener.
May 1, 2025
I appreciate very much Dr. Ghent’s explanations of possible medical treatments I might need.
April 24, 2025
Was given prompt pointers for continuing with [...]. I was shown that my practice of not using it as much as I should will eventually cause my health to be different and deteriorate Dr. Gantt is excellent in his care and concern for his. patients.
April 21, 2025
Always, very professional and accomading.
April 17, 2025
Always appreciate Dr Ghent’s approach and not talking down to patients
April 13, 2025
Dr Ghent was so friendly and greeted me with a smile. He didn?t talk to me like I was stupid. He went over results with me and addressed my concerns. The whole staff was kind and empathetic.
April 3, 2025
Dr. Ghent is sincere in how I am doing as his patient.
March 29, 2025
Consistent professional care.
March 28, 2025
Very nice, take good care me.
About Dr. Ghent
Dr. Ghent has more than 25 years of experience providing specialized care for respiratory diseases, sleep disorders and chronic illnesses.
Expertise
Dr. Ghent is board certified in pulmonary medicine and is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians and the American Thoracic Society. Dr. Ghent most recently served as an assistant professor of clinical medicine at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Columbia and treated patients at Midlands Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine in Columbia. He has also served as a principal investigator and a sub-investigator in a variety of MedTrials® clinical trials.
Background
A graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Columbia, W. Shawn Ghent, MD, FCCP, completed his residency and fellowship at Richland Memorial Hospital/William Jennings Bryan Dorn Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Columbia, South Carolina.
