On December 13, 1992, my husband Wayne was not feeling well. We had been in the process of moving to a new house, and I figured it was the beginning of the flu or exhaustion from trying to move and work. At 1 a.m., he woke up, went to the bathroom, passed a lot of blood and fainted. I called 911 first so the ambulance was on the way, and then I called Dr. Herman at home (who does that in… See more
James R. Herman, MD
Columbia, SC 29204 Get Directions

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Dr. Herman's Credentials
University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Columbia, SC
Internal Medicine 1985-1987
Chief Medical Resident 1986-1987
University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Columbia, SC
Internal Medicine 1984-1985
Medical College of Georgia
Augusta, GA
Doctorate of Medicine 1984
Augusta College
Augusta, GA
Bachelor of Science in Biology 1980
Summa Cum Laude, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society
Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners
BaleDoneen Endorsed Provider
Palmetto Health Richland
Providence Hospital
Former Chief, Department of Internal Medicine, Providence Hospital
Diabetes, AstraZeneca 2002
Congestive Heart Failure, Takeda 2002
Congestive Heart Failure and Diabetes, Takeda 2002
Columbia Medical Society
Testimonials from patients of Dr. Herman
Dr. Herman Is deeply attentive and caring with his patients. He’s thorough and embodies the best of MDVIP. (Besides that, he likes a good joke.) Once I had an unusual problem on a Friday when he was out of town. I went to an Urgent Care center. When he found out from the office manager that I had called, he called me back - from California! He tried to help me and even did some… See more
Several times in the past, Dr James Herman has called other provider practices and helped me get connected.
One, he arranged for a knee surgery when the surgeon was unwilling to operate for a year, I got my knee replacement almost immediately.
On another occasion Dr Herman secured an appointment for a Colonoscopy when I was facing a long wait.
It is very important for me… See more
Thank you for all that you did when i first meet you in that office on that Thursday afternoon at 5:15. I had had such bad luck with physicians in Orangeburg with trying to figure out what was wrong with my health. I turned the corner that day and I so thankful for that change. The staff is great and easy to deal with as well.
Dr. Herman, Ill never forget that afternoon in September 2017 when I wasnt even your patient and came into your office after hours with Meda. You realized that I was at low ebb and immediately went into action, extending your work day, examining me thoroughly, pre-diagnosing my blood clots, and immediately putting me on anticoagulants. Of course, subsequent tests confirmed your suspicions and… See more
My orthopedic surgeon had cancelled my knee surgery due to a concern about my condition.
Dr Herman picked up the phone while I was in his office during an exam and intervened with the other doctor on my behalf.
I was very impressed with Dr Herman's sense of urgency and his ability to to intervene for me as my advocate.
Dr. Herman is like a member of the family as my parents went to him and I have been going to him since he started his practice. He is gentle, kind, and has a great sense of humor. He truly cares about our wellbeing and goes to great lengths to cure what ails us! He is one VERY smart Doctor and I have told 5 or 6 of our friends about him and they are now patients of his.
Dr. Herman is caring and thorough. He identifies problem early and emphasizes preventative health care.
Sharon and I have been patients since 1997, and we feel fortunate to have such a caring and attentive doctor. Dr. Herman is always generous with his time responding to our queries and even calling after office hours. We appreciate his continuous efforts on our behalf and also his fine office staff. Thank you,
Dr. Herman!!!!

I feel Dr. Herman is a caring doctor. I first started with him in the early 1990s and have been with him since. He is our family doctor. He is a family man. He goes beyond to insure that you have been given the attention needed for medical services. While he has been constantly after me by my excess weight I have not accomplished the goals he has recommended. However, I know he has… See more