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Dr. Martin

Primary Care That Makes You Primary

J. Frank Martin Jr., MD

Family Medicine
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4.9/5 51 reviews

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MDVIP Annual Membership Fee

MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual and annual payments.

Quarterly
$525.00 every 3 months*

Semi-Annual
$1,050.00 every 6 months*

Annual
$2,100.00 each year*


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Residency

Richland Memorial Hospital
Columbia, SC
Family Practice 1987-1989

Internship

Richland Memorial Hospital
Columbia, SC
Family Practice 1986-1987

Medical School

Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
Doctorate of Medicine 1986

Undergraduate

University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics 1982

Certified to Perform Colonoscopy Procedures
NCQA AHA/ASA Heart Stroke Recognition Program
ADA/NCQA for Diabetic Care
Peripheral Artery Disease Coalition
American Board of Family Medicine

Palmetto Health Baptist
Providence Hospital
Family Practice Department, Past President

University of South Carolina
Dean's List, President's Honor Roll, National Dean's List, Kappa Alpha
Voted Most Outstanding Resident by Professors and Colleagues
Voted Most Compassionate Resident by Professors and Colleagues
Voted Best Family Practice of the Year, Palmetto Family Medicine 2007

American Society of Family Physicians
American Medical Association
Columbia Medical Society

MDVIP Annual Membership Fee

MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual and annual payments.

Quarterly
$525.00 every 3 months*

Semi-Annual
$1,050.00 every 6 months*

Annual
$2,100.00 each year*

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Dr. Martin

Meet J. Frank Martin Jr., MD


My goal is to manage and anticipate your unique healthcare needs. As an MDVIP-affiliated doctor, I will partner with you on a personal level to help you achieve the optimal health we all value. We will closely collaborate on what it takes to stay on the path to wellness. You will feel welcomed by the relaxed, individualized attention you will receive from everyone in our office.

Get Started Today

This physician has limited availability and may have a Waiting List. Fill out the form to receive more information about Dr. Martin.

MDVIP Annual Membership Fee

MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual and annual payments.

Quarterly
$525.00 every 3 months*

Semi-Annual
$1,050.00 every 6 months*

Annual
$2,100.00 each year*


*MDVIP respects your privacy and will only use your personal information as stated in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. By providing your number, you are giving your express written consent to MDVIP to receive telemarketing calls or text messages using an automatic phone dialing system or an artificial or prerecorded voice at any number you may provide to MDVIP. You acknowledge that your consent to receive these communications is not required and that you may call the number listed above to get more information or enroll. You can contact MDVIP any time if you wish to stop receiving such messages by replying "STOP" via text or calling 1-877-764-2340. Text "HELP" for help. Message frequency may vary. Message/data rates may apply.

Primary Care That Makes You Primary

A new healthcare model to suit your lifestyle
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Benefits of joining Dr. Martin's practice with MDVIP

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MDVIP Wellness Program

Expect comprehensive screenings and tests and a custom wellness plan designed for you.

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Better Doctor-Patient Relationship

97% of MDVIP members are satisfied with their relationship (vs 58% in traditional PCP).

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Same/Next-Day Appointments

See Dr. Martin quickly and take your time during each appointment.

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Reachable 24/7

Reach Dr. Martin by phone after-hours and on weekends.

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Smaller Practice Size

MDVIP practices are smaller than most primary care practices, which means your doctor has more time to help you.

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Your Dedicated Doctor

See Dr. Martin when you go to the office — not someone else like a nurse practitioner or physician assistant

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Travel Benefits

If you need urgent care while traveling, your physician can help arrange your care with a local hospital, pharmacy or doctor.

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Medical Centers of Excellence

For patients who need care beyond what is available locally, MDVIP can connect your doctor with specialists at some of the country’s leading medical institutions

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Better Health Outcomes

Members have better control of chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Frequently Asked Questions

Doctors who operate in the MDVIP models typically see far fewer patients than traditional primary care doctors. That gives them more time to develop deeper doctor-patient relationships that can lead to better outcomes. They can also offer conveniences that most primary care doctors can’t, including same- and next-day appointments. They’re available after hours for urgent matters. And they have time to focus on prevention. That focus begins with the MDVIP Wellness Program, which patients pay for with their annual membership fee.

Most MDVIP-affiliated primary care practices accept insurance (your physician can tell you whether they accept your specific insurance plan). Your annual fee pays for preventive care medical services that insurance usually doesn’t cover (e.g., advanced diagnostic testing and screenings). Your MDVIP-affiliated physician will continue to bill your insurance and charge copays, co-insurances and deductibles as he or she currently does for other medical services like sick visits.

MDVIP makes wellness and prevention easier by providing your physician with innovative tools and technology. MDVIP supports your physician’s practice and seeks to eliminate barriers to a positive healthcare experience. Your doctor will determine whether and how to incorporate these tools at his/her discretion.

MDVIP Annual Membership Fee

MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual and annual payments.

Quarterly
$525.00 every 3 months*

Semi-Annual
$1,050.00 every 6 months*

Annual
$2,100.00 each year*

Get Started Today

This physician has limited availability and may have a Waiting List. Fill out the form to receive more information about Dr. Martin.

MDVIP Annual Membership Fee

MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual and annual payments.

Quarterly
$525.00 every 3 months*

Semi-Annual
$1,050.00 every 6 months*

Annual
$2,100.00 each year*


*MDVIP respects your privacy and will only use your personal information as stated in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. By providing your number, you are giving your express written consent to MDVIP to receive telemarketing calls or text messages using an automatic phone dialing system or an artificial or prerecorded voice at any number you may provide to MDVIP. You acknowledge that your consent to receive these communications is not required and that you may call the number listed above to get more information or enroll. You can contact MDVIP any time if you wish to stop receiving such messages by replying "STOP" via text or calling 1-877-764-2340. Text "HELP" for help. Message frequency may vary. Message/data rates may apply.

Reviews from around the web

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03/18/2022 Robin Norcia
Dr. Martin and his staff are like family to me. I started seeing his dad when I was in my twenties and then Dr. Martin when his dad retired. They are cheerful and courteous, thorough and really good at making people feel comfortable.
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02/16/2022 Julie Acosta
Dr. Frank Martin and his staff are caring and professional. I’ve never had care like this before and I wouldn’t change doctors now that I’ve experienced this standard of care. You’re seen in a timely manner and your body is cared for as a whole. It’s money well spent.
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08/11/2017 Michael Connelly
Dr. Martin is absolutely the best doctor I have ever encountered. His compassion, humanity, and astonishing breadth of knowledge mark him out as truly extraordinary. I am a quite complex patient, unfortunately, and he handles my case with ease and reassuring clarity, never losing sight of the big picture. The best!
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03/20/2019 Linda Walters
A caring, brilliant doctor.
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10/19/2021 David Mccutchen
Dr Frank Martin is an excellent VIP Dr and I have referred 3 friends to him and they all appreciate his personal attention to their needs! As do I.
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03/17/2022 Keren Riegel
Dr. Martin is the best! He is friendly, warm, interested in helping me maintain my health and I am totally satisfied with the care that I receive from him.
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03/15/2019 Jack Ellenberg
Dr. Martin provides outstanding services. He and his staff truly care about the patient and their individual needs.
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05/06/2022 Richard Nadeau
I was looking for a physician as I just moved into the area. Saw the reviews and thought that I'd give him a call. I called, left a message - he and his 'wonderful' staff didn't have the decency to call me back stating that he was not accepting new patients.
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12/19/2022 June Fusco
I can count on Dr Martin 24x7 to take care of my health needs. He is always available and responds promptly. He is compassionate and thorough. His staff is also the best.
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02/20/2024 Harvey Starr
Short and simple-- I could not ask for a better primary care physician.
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02/16/2022 Sheila Morris
Dr Martin and his staff are always caring, competent, and provide consistence in their treatment from office visits to medications to recommendations to specialists. I wouldn't know what to do without him and his peeps.
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07/15/2024 Chermaine White
I read the reviews online in reference to Dr. Martin care he provides and was excited about an opportunity of becoming a new patient there. Unfortunately he isn’t accepting any new patient at this time.
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10/26/2022 Arch Martin
Dr. Martin is passionate about his patients and takes the time to listen and review our needs and results. Anyone wanting a personalized approach to medicine would appreciate his practice.
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05/30/2017 Steve Cockrell
Dr Martin is the most thorough doctor in Columbia. I have some extenuating health conditions and the average 15 minutes that you get with all other doctors is inadequate for my needs. Dr Martin will spend as much time as needed to address all health concerns.
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02/15/2023 Gregory Shaw
I am over 50, have a medical background and my wife is a long time critical care nurse. We are both extremely satisfied with Dr. Martins care. My wife and I personally know many doctors. I would rank Dr. Martin as one of the very best doctors that my wife and I know. His bedside manner, attention to detail, medical knowledge, personality, consciousness and attitude are impeccable. You can tell just by talking and listening to Dr. Martin that he genuinely cares for his patients. My wife and I have gotten to know Mr. Martin on a personal level as well as a professional level. I consider Dr. Martin not only as my primary care physician but also as a personal friend. As long as Dr. Martin continues to practice medicine I will be one of his patients.
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12/14/2022 Claudia Laney
Amazing staff and doctor!
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11/22/2021 Sandra Johnson
Wonderful and caring staff and doctor. I couldn’t be happier with my experience.
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08/26/2022 David Jordan
GREAT DR...HAS LOOKED AFTER ME & MY FAMILY FOR YEARS
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04/12/2025 Lori Wilhoit
I appreciate the care and attention Dr Martin has ALWAYS shown since I started going to him in 2015. I have never had a doctor so thorough with your examination and taking time to explain test results and what they mean. He’s a great and patient listener to his patients and their concerns.
My wish is that there is another program in his practice allowing other doctors to observe how patients should and deserve to be treated. And, his incredible staff, kind and caring.
Thank you to all at Dr Martin’s office. You’re all the best.
L. Wilhoit
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11/30/2017 Empowering 2 Thrive Sofia Reino
I discovered him after jumping around from one GP to another and never feeling like any really listened to me. Then through my oncologist, I found out about Dr. Frank Martin. And WOW.. A doctor that actually spends an hour with you, who LISTENS to you, who really cares about you, who will NOT rush you out of his office. I could keep on going, but seriously, he is worth every cent. Did all types of testing on me to see what I needed, so to make sure cancer would not come back.
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02/12/2020 David Lovit
He's great !
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06/27/2018 Chandler Coggeshall
While I am nolonger a patient of Dr. Martin, he is a very thoughtful and thorough physician. I spent nearly 20 years in the healthcare industry in and around Columbia and I chose Frank. Thank you Dr. Martin!!!
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08/25/2022 Butch Hatchell
The week before last I had about I think was food poisoning omg it was awesome you got to the point where I really felt like I was near death. I called Frankie told me to get in there he was amazing you correctly diagnosed me told me I had a very very high white count get me on the antibiotics in a few days I started turning the corner I was so sick. Frank was amazing he even came in to the office both Saturday and Sunday morning at 10:00 to give me a treatment. I have told him any of my friends about that they are absolutely amazed. They say they've never heard of anything like that I laughed I said neither had I but it's just a testament to Frank and his practice. On top of this I'd like to note he is not a wonderful job of recruiting and developing a fully professional staff everyone there is on top of their game and the operation runs like a Swiss watch LOL. I would certainly like to take this opportunity to recommend Frank and his staff and anyone seeking and fully professional organization help them with their health care. To the company's staff and especially to Frank thank you all so much you saved my life Charles t Hatchell
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05/04/2024 Vanessa Sumter
Only one word to describe him!! A Jewel!! He took care my whole family. 😇💖🙏🏼 He was a True Blessing!
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03/21/2025 Alysia Ketchum
Excellent care & service. Dr.Martin & his staff are experienced, efficient, & provide the best patient care!
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07/11/2022 Tracey Hunt
Dr Martin is the best there is and his stuff is amazing!
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02/09/2019 Jim Copeland
I was a patient of Dr. J. Frank Martin, Sr. beginning in 1977. I became a patient of Dr. J Frank Martin Jr. When he entered practice with his father. Like his father, he became and remains an outstanding physician that truly cares about and values his patients well being. I would never change doctors. The care and attention received by Dr. J. Frank Martin, Jr., and his staff has been exceptional and I'm sure it will be as long as he is in practice. I feel fortunate to have had the relationship and his medical care for so many years. On a lighter note I am glad I am measurably older than Dr. Martin and not alarmed at his retirement in the near future. I'd be hard pressed to find another one like him. Thank you J. Frank Martin Jr., MD!
JLC
PS: Still feel the same way about Dr Martin!!
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05/20/2022 Cheryl Perkins
Dr. Martin is just the best. I cannot say enough good things about him and his practice. I feel like my health really does come first and I am in a safe haven when I go in!
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07/28/2022 George Inabinet
I had an outstanding wellness check with Dr. Martin. He and his father have been my doctors for many years. He is very professional and knowledgeable. I have trusted him with my wellness and my life and will continue to do so until my time runs out. In other words, Frank is stuck with me until my death. He is an outstanding physician.
George
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03/21/2025 vince scotti
The good doctor is not only a very capablle physician, he is also a good man. He shows he cares about me and my well being. I have been seeing Dr. Martin for almost 25 years now and I would consider going to anyone else. He staff is welcoming.

Testimonials from patients of J. Frank Martin Jr., MD

The BEST!

from Fredie in SC • March 12, 2024
Don't have a specific story to tell but just want everyone to know what a great Dr. and person Frank Martin is. Can't thank him enough for all he has done for my wife and me. We our very fortunate to have him in our lives.

My doctor saved my life

from Susan in SC • February 17, 2024
I have been with Dr.Martin since the day he joined his father’s practice, as I was a patient of Dr.Martin senior. Dr.Martin has met me at his office on numerous occasions when I was sick over the weekend. Most importantly, Dr.Martin always closely monitored my diviticulitis and sent me to the hospital where I had to have a reverse ostomy. If it had not been for Dr.Martin’s vigilante care, my Read more...

Fabulous Frank Martin

from April in SC • February 12, 2024
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I first saw Dr. Frank Martin approximately four decades ago. He cured a chronic sinus infection that my previous doctor merely dabbed at. Frank has guided me through a number of serious medical issues since. He KNOWS me. He always has his thinking cap on. He communicates clearly and respectfully. When he moved to the suburbs a few years back, I switched to another doctor closer to my home and Read more...

best Doc ever

from sherwood in SC • January 30, 2024
My wife fainted 2 year ago hit her head now has brain damage she has benn in out hospital for the last two years dr martin has been there every step of way talk me thru things on phone day or nite met us at office on weekend my wife would not be here today if not for him he is the best doctor in columbia sc by far only fear is my retire one day and it scare me to no end


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Locations & Hours

Primary Office

566 Spears Creek Church Road Suite 102
Elgin, SC 29045

call 1.866.696.3847

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Hours

Mon 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tue 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wed 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thu 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Fri 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed

MDVIP Annual Membership Fee

MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual, and annual payments.

Quarterly
$525.00 every 3 months*

Semi-Annual
$1,050.00 every 6 months*

Annual
$2,100.00 each year*

Get Started Today

This physician has limited availability and may have a Waiting List. Fill out the form to receive more information about Dr. Martin.

MDVIP Annual Membership Fee

MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual and annual payments.

Quarterly
$525.00 every 3 months*

Semi-Annual
$1,050.00 every 6 months*

Annual
$2,100.00 each year*


*MDVIP respects your privacy and will only use your personal information as stated in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. By providing your number, you are giving your express written consent to MDVIP to receive telemarketing calls or text messages using an automatic phone dialing system or an artificial or prerecorded voice at any number you may provide to MDVIP. You acknowledge that your consent to receive these communications is not required and that you may call the number listed above to get more information or enroll. You can contact MDVIP any time if you wish to stop receiving such messages by replying "STOP" via text or calling 1-877-764-2340. Text "HELP" for help. Message frequency may vary. Message/data rates may apply.

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