146 East Hospital DriveSuite 140West Columbia, SC 29169Google Maps
Charlene's Education
Masters Degree
Bradley University
College
University of South Carolina Upstate
Patient Reviews
Ratings and reviews are based on third-party surveys carried out by Press Ganey.
Average Rating: 4.8
August 26, 2025
The people were absolutely amazing!!
August 22, 2025
A wonderful experience, in the hands of caring professionals.
August 18, 2025
Excellent and educational experience
August 8, 2025
Charlene showed incredible compassion and genuine care during her visit my mom. She comforted me and reassured me that I?m not alone. I wish more care providers were like her
August 5, 2025
My provider was very efficient and detailed as we went over my MRI that I had received. I appreciate her descriptions used to bring her explanations down to.my understanding. Best medical group hands down. Highly recommend
August 1, 2025
Charlene Smith is an excellent Nurse Practitioner! Very knowledgable about me and my medical history. Excellent knowledge about her field of neurology and beyond. I highly recommend her!
July 26, 2025
Charlene Smith has been so helpful and sympathetic in the three years she has been working with me to identify my memory loss, determine its cause, and arrive at a plan. I feel lucky to have known her.
July 6, 2025
Very knowledgeable. Took my problems seriously. Came up with a course of treatment.
July 5, 2025
NP Charlene Smith is amazing. I’m happy to have her as my medical provider.
June 30, 2025
Charlene has always been compassionate and listened to my concerns
June 13, 2025
The care provider that I met with was simply excellent. She was very thorough and answered all of my questions at this time, before my prescribed MRI. Great job everyone!!! 😁
June 10, 2025
Charlene is a pleasure to come in for visits. She is polite, funny, and very helpful with any questions I have concerning my care.
June 8, 2025
I feel very comfortable talking to Charlene. She listens to my concerns and makes helpful suggestions.
June 5, 2025
NP Ms. Smith could not have been more caring and very helpful in dealing with my condition.
May 30, 2025
Charlene Smith, APRN is always kind, prompt, shows the utmost concern, and ensures questions are answered.
May 29, 2025
Exceeded our expectation our concern was well explained.
May 24, 2025
Charlene is the best. She listens and shows genuine concern for her patients
May 11, 2025
She has been better than the specialist that I was seeing in August he never done lab work
April 23, 2025
The staff was amazing!!!!!
April 13, 2025
Charlene is absolutely the best. She cares about all your medical conditions?.[...]
April 12, 2025
My practitioner was very detailed and very attentive to me and my needs.
April 12, 2025
Very pleased with care and support
March 15, 2025
She was very thorough and professional.
March 14, 2025
Love Charlene Smith!
March 9, 2025
Charlene Smith showed compassion and sincerity with me. I would recommend anyone seeing her.
March 1, 2025
Charlene could not be more compassionate and honest about my
Concerns and my health.
February 1, 2025
Charlene Smith NP is one of the most caring, compassionate providers I've ever had. She listens and explains things wonderfully!
January 21, 2025
Charlene Smith is very professional, knowledgeable and has very good bedside manners. Enjoyed seeing her.
January 19, 2025
Charlene is amazing at what she does. She always takes the time to really hear my concerns and acts quickly to alleviate any issues.
January 17, 2025
Good experience
January 10, 2025
All of the staff are wonderful
December 29, 2024
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December 28, 2024
Very thorough and helpful.
December 14, 2024
I’m very pleased with the care I am receiving.
December 7, 2024
I always feel very relaxed with the PA Smith. Never feel rushed and feel like she truly cares about me and my health.
December 3, 2024
Dr. Charlene Smith is great. Always kind and caring.
November 29, 2024
Provider is always personable as is the Lab technician. All questions answered. They also
Make sure you are in place prior to leaving.
November 27, 2024
I was taken in for my appointment on time and my NP Charlene was well updated on my newest issues as well as being able to prescribe me medicine to try to assist other meds I am taking.
November 18, 2024
Charlene Smith is a caring professional and explains everything that needs to be done at home to help our adult son regain his speech as much as possible.
About Charlene
Charlene provides comprehensive care in the evaluation, monitoring, prevention and treatment of cognitive and general neurological disorders.
Expertise
Charlene has nearly 10 years of direct patient care experience in medical-surgical inpatient care, emergency medicine and neurology. Her expertise includes evaluating neurology patients and formulating plans of care, medication management, patient education and ongoing follow-up assessments. She also performs skin biopsies, Botox® injections and sphenopalatine ganglion blocks, as well as reviews and evaluates imaging abnormalities.
Background
Charlene earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of South Carolina Upstate in Spartanburg and completed her master’s degree as a family nurse practitioner at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, she is also a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing with additional certifications in advanced cardiovascular life support, basic life support and pediatric advanced life support.