Palmetto Endocrinology

Endocrinology • Summerville, SC • Since 2014

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About

Palmetto Endocrinology is a private endocrinology practice in Summerville, SC, with a second location in Ladson. Led by Dr. Joseph Mathews, the clinic specializes in endocrine, thyroid, and diabetes care, offering services for weight loss, PCOS, Hashimoto’s, adrenal and parathyroid disorders, male hypogonadism, and related conditions. They perform office-based ultrasound-guided procedures (ECNU-certified) and may host clinical trials to provide access to the latest treatments. The practice serves patients from across the region, including out-of-state referrals, and operates from two South Carolina offices. Contact: multiple local phone lines are available.

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Clinic Type

Endocrinology

Address

1101 Old Trolley Road #300, Summerville, SC 29485; 3496 Iron Horse Road, Ladson, SC 29456

Phone

8433762670

Email

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Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://www.palmettoendocrinology.org/

Services Offered

Endocrinology
Diabetes
Thyroid disorders
Osteoporosis
Adrenal disorders
Hashimoto’s disease
Male hypogonadism
Parathyroid disorder
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Weight loss
Ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsies
ECNU certification in neck ultrasound
CCD certification

Technology & Equipment

ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (FNAB)
endocrine ultrasound (ECNU)
densitometry (CCD)

Team

Joseph W. Mathews, Endocrinologist; ECNU; CCD; board-certified in internal medicine and endocrinology — MD, FACP, FACE, ECNU, CCD
Katalina Funke, Endocrinologist — MD

Insurance & Payment

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We accept most major insurance plans

Languages Spoken

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

Official Practice Website: 4.89 out of 5 stars (based on their internal testimonial count) (122 (internal website count))
WebMD: 5.0 (based on 7 reviews) (7)
Yelp: Not specified numerically (12)

Patients praise

Dr. Joseph Mathews is frequently praised for his expertise, clinical knowledge, and life-changing care for complex conditions like thyroid cancer and rare disorders
Patients appreciate the doctor's willingness to listen and spend time during consultations
Successful treatment outcomes reported by some patients

Common complaints

Rudeness and lack of professionalism from front office staff
Difficulty reaching the office via phone or getting timely responses to messages
Long wait times for appointments and administrative delays (e.g., lab orders, medication refills)
Frustration with being handed off to Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners instead of the lead physician

"Dr. Mathews, as others have said, has saved and changed my life... He is so knowledgeable and kind. I trust him completely."

— Doctor.com Review

"The doctors are good and the staff are friendly but they really need more help with answering the phone. I have called at several different times of the day and no one ever picks up... It’s ridiculous."

— LocalityBiz Review

"The front office staff are extremely rude and make all interactions feel like a bother. The worst, and most unacceptable part, is I often run out of medication."

— Healthgrades Review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

In the News

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Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026. Own this clinic? Claim or correct this listing.