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James W. Stands MD, FACOG
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Dr. Stands's Education
Board Certified
Residency
Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital, OB/GYNMedical School
Medical University of South CarolinaPatient Reviews
Ratings and reviews are based on third-party surveys carried out by Press Ganey.
Average Rating: 4.9
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August 28, 2025
Doctor Stands is excellent !
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August 26, 2025
It was the first time seeing this doctor. He and all of his staff made me feel very at ease.
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August 22, 2025
Very nice caring doctor. Especially believing in God!
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August 21, 2025
Dr Stands and his staff are fabulous!
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August 19, 2025
I've been a patient of Dr Stands for many years. I completely trust him & appreciate his kindness. [...]
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August 16, 2025
Love Dr.Stands!
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August 15, 2025
Dr. Stands is the best!! He has impeccable bedside manners. He is so passionate about you as an individual
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August 14, 2025
Dr. Stands and his staff, as usual, gave professional and personal patient care.
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August 13, 2025
Highly recommend Dr Stands and all of his staff.
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July 28, 2025
Dr. Stands is the BEST a Doctor that Cares and Love the LORD ❤️
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July 26, 2025
Each person was friendly and kind. Dr Stands is the best!
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July 19, 2025
Excellent care. Professional treatment.
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July 18, 2025
Dr. Stands and his staff are very professional, caring and willing to take time with patients. I would highly recommend this staff to other women.
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July 18, 2025
Love Dr Stands! Very personable and thorough!
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July 17, 2025
Very helpful.
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July 9, 2025
I love how they take the time to listen instead of soley expertise
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June 26, 2025
i travel 2 hours just to be seen here when i can go anywhere Dr. Stands is the best and his staff the mammogram ladies are angels.
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June 24, 2025
Dr Stands and nurse are great!
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June 22, 2025
Dr. Stands listens, asks questions and offers solutions. My appointment didn’t feel rushed at all. I would definitely recommend him and this practice to anyone who is looking for a Doctor.
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June 20, 2025
A special thank you to Dr. Stands and his staff for getting me in quickly and assessing my issue. Dr. Stands you are a very caring GYN Doctor thank you!
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June 8, 2025
Dr. Stands and the OB/GYN staff are great.
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June 5, 2025
Absolutely the best care!
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June 2, 2025
Dr.Stands is very sweet and caring!!! He provides the up most care to his patients. I've never heard anything out of line about him. He takes care of his patients & I couldn't ask for a better doctor to take care of me & is there if you need him. He's a blessing from God!!!
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May 24, 2025
Dr. Stands has been my physician for almost 50 years. I am privileged to have a person of such deep, abiding faith and integrity caring for me. I DEFINITELY would recommend him to others in my community.
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May 18, 2025
Excellent in all regards
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May 15, 2025
I love my provider. He’s really the best!
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May 13, 2025
Great patient care from doctor and nurses
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May 12, 2025
Even as a new patient, I knew I was in the right office to have my needs cared for. Dr. Stands put me at ease from the start. His kind demeanor and knowledge of my concerns, as well as listening & explaining options to me. His staff are just as cari lng as he is. Dr. Stands is very well thought of by his staff as well as myself. Excellent patient care.
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May 10, 2025
Dr. Stands is a very caring person. The nurses were very polite and professional.
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May 8, 2025
Dr Stands is the most caring Dr I have ever seen in my life! He is always positive to me [...]. He is such a blessing!
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May 5, 2025
Dr. Stands was very professional and was able to meet me on my level while providing excellent customer service
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April 27, 2025
Dr. Stands is a wonderful and caring doctor. Love him!
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April 26, 2025
Dr. Stands is the best doctor I have ever seen. I've been going to him for [...] and would not change. I will miss him when he decides to retire -- which I hope is a long time off.
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April 25, 2025
I love Dr. Stands. He is a very good Dr with an awesome bed side manner. Been seeing him for [...].
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April 25, 2025
Love Dr. Stands!
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April 24, 2025
Always wonderful care
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April 13, 2025
Excellent caregiver
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April 13, 2025
Dr. Stands was wondering. He made me feel more comfortable and I felt heard. Will definitely be recommending him to my friends and family
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April 12, 2025
I love Dr. Stands. His care and concerns for his patients is wonderful.
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April 4, 2025
Dr Stands is excellent
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March 20, 2025
Dr. Stands is one of a kind!
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March 18, 2025
Dr Stands is the greatest! And so is his staff
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March 14, 2025
Dr. Stands is the best! Very caring and knowledgeable.
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March 5, 2025
Every one is very pleasant
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February 26, 2025
All those that worked with me that day were very kind and encouraging.
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February 21, 2025
Dr.Stands is absolutely the best physician around. He truly cares for his patients and always has.
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February 19, 2025
i gave been coming yo ScOBGYzn fir iver 26 years and will continue to do so and will recommend anyone to them.love the caring and kind care of all of the staff and doctors esp Dr Stands
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February 17, 2025
Service was excellent. There was no wait time.
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February 14, 2025
Dr. Stands is very kind and knowledgeable.
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February 13, 2025
My trust is steadfast in my care provider. I would not go anywhere else.
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February 6, 2025
LMC doctors, nurses, etc were excellent. Great experience.
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February 6, 2025
My first visit with Dr. Stands. I really liked him. I have been with [...] for years and years and years and years and was nervous about seeing someone different but was very pleased that he was very kind professional and seem to really care.
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February 5, 2025
Dr Stands is great! His bedside manner is impeccable and he’s very attentive to your concerns.
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January 31, 2025
Extremely caring and appropriate bedside manner!
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January 29, 2025
Dr Stands was so kind and compassionate!
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January 29, 2025
Doctor was amazing and caring!
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January 22, 2025
I feel like I am Dr. Stands only patient. He treats me with respect and I would highly recommend him to others!
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January 19, 2025
Dr. Stands is a very caring and thoughtful godly man. He always asks me about me and my concerns. Wouldn't ever think of changing doctors unless he retires before my body does. Lol
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January 19, 2025
I’ve been a patient of Dr Stands since the late 1980’s and I wouldn’t trust my care to anyone else.
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January 17, 2025
Dr. Stands and his entire staff is the best! They are so efficient, kind, knowledgeable, and always with a smile.
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January 16, 2025
Dr Stands is so amazing. Best doctor EVER
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January 5, 2025
Outstanding professional office showed empathy and excellent knowledge.
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December 29, 2024
Dr. Stands and his entire team is very informative, knowledgeable and concerned about my well being. He is an awesome doctor and did an excellent job 👍.
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December 18, 2024
Dr Stands is the best
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December 12, 2024
Dr. Stands is a great physician. His concerns and care are for his patients. Would highly recommend.
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December 12, 2024
My doctor, James Stands is absolutely THE BEST and his assistants are too! I am very pleased with my care providers. Please continue to display genuine care and concern for your patients. I REALLY appreciate it 🙏!
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December 6, 2024
The care is always good from Dr. Stands and all the staff…I didn’t have to wait long this time either which was nice…Thank you!
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December 6, 2024
I’ve never had such a great physician, one of the best.
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November 29, 2024
Dr Stands and his team are very thorough, concerned and very informative. Dr Stands did an awesome job. TY
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November 23, 2024
Dr. Stands made me feel so comfortable
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November 22, 2024
Dr. Stands is one of the best doctors ever!
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November 22, 2024
Dr. Stands is the best
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November 20, 2024
Dr. Stands was thorough in going over medical history and noted a problem doing the physical that I was unaware of as no one else had checked. He is exactly the type of physician I like…holistic..cares about the physical and spiritual condition of patients.
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November 18, 2024
Wonderful experience.
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November 16, 2024
Dr Stands always ends the appointment with. “Do you have any questions for me?” That sums it up!
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November 16, 2024
Dr. Stands was so kind and compassionate. He took time with me and even prayed for me. That really meant a lot!
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November 14, 2024
Dr Stands and is staff are the best!