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Andrea L. Gale MD

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358 Patient Ratings

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Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine

Elbow, Hand and Wrist

358 Patient Ratings

Read 60 Patient Reviews

Areas Served

West Columbia, Northeast Columbia

Accepting New Patients

Areas Served

West Columbia, Northeast Columbia

Accepting New Patients

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Billing and Insurance

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Where Dr. Gale Practices

Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine

3016 Longtown Commons Dr. Suite 200 Columbia, SC 29229 Google Maps
Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine

146 East Hospital Drive Suite 350 West Columbia, SC 29169 Google Maps

Dr. Gale's Education

Board Certified

Medical School

Medical University of South Carolina

Residency

Houston Methodist Hospital, Orthopaedic Surgery

Fellowship

Idaho Shoulder Education and Research Foundation, Shoulder Surgery; University of Connecticut, Hand and Upper Extremity

Patient Reviews

Ratings and reviews are based on third-party surveys carried out by Press Ganey.
Average Rating: 4.8

July 22, 2026

Dr Gale was concerned about issues I had with my hands
July 22, 2026

I really liked this doctor because she was very thorough
July 17, 2026

Excelente servicio y atención English translation: Excellent service and care
July 16, 2026

Dr. Gale provides in-depth explanations and concern care or the patient
July 14, 2026

Thank you for everything
July 14, 2026

Dr. Andrea Gale is amazing. She is professional and friendly. She does an excellent job of explaining the issue and treatment options. I would only see her again if needed for another hand issue.
July 11, 2026

Dr. Gale is thee best!! I can't thank her enough!
July 5, 2026

Dr. Gale is awesome
June 20, 2026

A pleasure to meet and work with.
June 12, 2026

I have complete faith in Dr. Gale’s abilities!
June 10, 2026

Dr. Gale is your best Orthopedic surgeon
June 10, 2026

This surgeon, Dr. Gale was rude, dismissive, no compassion, cut off my conversations. I was in tears and will not return to see her.
June 6, 2026

Always the best experience
May 13, 2026

Dr. Gale was very informative, professional and has an excellent way of making patients feel valued.
May 13, 2026

Dr. Gale is great
May 13, 2026

Dr Gale and her staff are friendly and professional. I really trust them and appreciate their cate.
May 10, 2026

I feel that my problem was addressed with all of my concerns and the best decision was made.
May 10, 2026

Dr. Gale took time and explained in detail everything that I needed to know.
May 8, 2026

Dr. Gale is fantastic. I can see the passion she has for her work and how she cares about her patients comfort and healing. I am beyond pleased with her.
May 2, 2026

I feel so fortunate to have had Dr. Gale as my doctor! She is the best! Her whole staff were wonderful also! At score!!!!
May 2, 2026

Dr. Gale is an amazing physician!! She makes sure you understand your condition and what you need to do to treat it and to get assistance right away during a flareup. She also has a great staff! Very helpful and friendly.
April 29, 2026

Dr. Gale told me my problem and the best solution.
April 25, 2026

I was very pleased with Dr Gale and her staff. She explained my "injury" and treatments available. I'm fine and would recommend your practice highly. Thank you, [...]
April 24, 2026

Dr Gale and her staff are outstanding.
April 22, 2026

Very understandable, courteous and did listen.
April 18, 2026

Dr was very caring and informed
April 17, 2026

Dr. Gale us an exemplary physician! She's also a very compassionate person. I would never hesitate to recommend her.
April 17, 2026

Dr Gale is very thorough presenting the different treatment options for my osteoarthritis including surgery . Dr Gale her MA and PA make a great team .
April 17, 2026

Dr Gale made feel secure in her knowledge and obvious expertise. She is an excellent listener, too
April 10, 2026

Dr. Gale was very knowledgeable and nice! She explained everything about my condition! I would recommend her to anyone who has a need!
March 26, 2026

Doc was precise & to the point when treating my trigger finger.
March 23, 2026

Dr. Gale’s team was very professional and courteous for all of my follow up visits.
March 17, 2026

She was incredible for all my previous visits. I had recommended her to multiple people. This visit was disappointing to say the least. I was completely unheard.
March 11, 2026

Andrea Gale was very attentive, personable, and helpful.
March 8, 2026

Very Good Care.Reception good
March 6, 2026

I walked out of there talking about how put-together they all were and how comfortable I felt with them. Everyone was great.
March 4, 2026

Very profesional and knowlageble
March 4, 2026

Dr. Gale and her staff are friendly and professional. I highly recommend them.
March 3, 2026

Dr.Gale had great bedside manner, explained my condition well, gave me treatment options and took time and was not rushed at all
March 2, 2026

Excellent provider.
February 27, 2026

Dr. Gale and her staff rocks!
February 6, 2026

Very satisfied with my care..
February 6, 2026

Dr. Gale and her team are amazing and always exceed expectations
February 5, 2026

I was very pleased with all of the staff, and physcian. Very competent. Appointments were easily made i highly recommend this office!
February 1, 2026

Each person shows a personal interest in me and takes care of my needs.
January 31, 2026

Dr. Gale and her staff were professional and knowledgeable. She immediately recognized the problem and was able to diagnose it. I would recommend her to everyone that has hand problems.
January 30, 2026

Absolutely best treat I've received in a very long time
January 30, 2026

Dr Gale is amazing.
January 22, 2026

We Andrea Gale & her staff.
January 15, 2026

Dr. Gayle has operated on L. hand previously & both times excellent.
January 14, 2026

Everyone was caring and very Knowledgeable
January 14, 2026

Dr Gale and her staff were wonderful!
January 10, 2026

Dr. Gale and all of her staff are the best!
December 26, 2025

Dr. Gale is amazing, very sweet, very knowledgeable. Feel safe and comfortable in her care. Love, love, doctors like her.
December 21, 2025

Well done
December 15, 2025

Dr Gale is very good and understanding and listens to what the patient has to discuss I recommend her to anyone
December 9, 2025

Excellent care and treatment as usual with all LMC.
December 4, 2025

Everything was excellent
November 26, 2025

DR Gale is and was absolutely amazing. The entire team from doctor's visit to surgery to post op was incredible I appreciate everything you have done but mostly I appreciate how well I was treated and for ensuring I felt comfortable and was very well taken care of. Thank you for everything to Dr Gale and to each and every member of the team that I encountered through this process
November 20, 2025

Dr. Gale was very good with me

About Dr. Gale

As a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Gale specializes in the treatment of disorders of the hand and upper extremity with clinical expertise in minimally invasive endoscopic and arthroscopic procedures, injection therapies and nonsurgical treatments of the hand and upper extremity. She is most interested in the evaluation and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, trauma, fractures, tendonitis, arthritis and peripheral nerve injuries of the upper extremity.

Expertise

Dr. Gale is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Association for Surgery of the Hand and the American Society of Surgery for the Hand, among other organizations.

Background

Dr. Gale earned her medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston and completed her orthopaedic surgery residency at Houston Methodist Hospital in Texas. She then completed a shoulder fellowship at the Idaho Shoulder Research and Education Foundation in Eagle, Idaho, and a hand surgery fellowship at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine in Hartford.