The 20 Best Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak Doctors Near Me in Mount Pleasant, SC

Rodney J. Schlosser, M.D. is the director of rhinology and sinus surgery at the nose and sinus center. After graduating from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and serving four years of active military duty in the U.S. Army, Dr. Schlosser received his medical degree from the Mayo Clinic. He then completed his ENT residency at the University of Virginia where he trained under the mentorship of Charles W. Gross, M.D. a nationally recognized sinus surgeon and pediatric otolaryngologist. After his residency, Dr. Schlosser completed an additional year of study during a fellowship devoted exclusively to the treatment of advanced sinus disease at the University of Pennsylvania with David W. Kennedy, M.D. one of the premiere sinus surgeons in the world.Dr. Schlosser has written a textbook on the management of sinus problems and more than 200 articles and chapters dealing with sinus and nasal topics. He regularly travels around the world to speak and teach courses on the latest techniques in endoscopic sinus surgery and computerized image-guided surgery. Dr. Schlosser focuses primarily on difficult adult and pediatric sinus cases, nasal obstruction, revision surgeries, sinonasal tumors. Dr. Schlosser is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Septoplasty, and Endoscopy. Dr. Schlosser is currently accepting new patients.

Ted A. Meyer, M.D. Ph.D. joined the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at MUSC in 2004 and was later named the director of the MUSC cochlear implant program. Dr. Meyer grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, and graduated from Washington University, where he majored in mathematics and was captain of the tennis team. In 1995, he graduated from the Medical Scholars Program at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Urbana-Champaign with a medical degree and a doctoral degree in Speech \& Hearing Science. Dr. Meyer then completed a residency in otolaryngology - head and neck surgery at Indiana University, where he trained with Dr. Richard Miyamoto. Residency was followed by a fellowship in neurotology at the University of Iowa, where he trained with Dr. Bruce Gantz. Dr. Meyer limits his practice to the evaluation and treatment of adults and children with otologic and neurotologic disorders.Most patients have disorders affecting the ear that are managed surgically. Examples of his specialty areas include acoustic neuromas, cochlear implants, CSF leaks, glomus tumors, meningiomas and other skull-based lesions, hearing loss, ear infections, tympanic membrane perforations, cholesteatoma, otosclerosis, vertigo, Meniere's disease, facial paralysis and congenital ear malformations. As director of the MUSC cochlear implant program, Dr. Meyer oversees all clinical and research protocols involving patients with cochlear implants. MUSC has performed more than 100 cochlear implants yearly since 2012.Dr. Meyer has published numerous manuscripts and book chapters. He has received several grants to study mechanisms of speech perception with cochlear implants and is involved in many clinical trials, He frequently presents his results from these trials at national and international research meetings. Dr. Meyer is a fellow in the American Academy of Otolaryngology \&- Head and Neck Surgery.Dr. Meyer directs the MUSC temporal bone dissection course annually that attracts physicians from around the country to learn the latest techniques in surgical otology. He directs the MUSC otolaryngology residency program and neurotology fellowship program. Dr. Meyer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hearing Loss, Meniere Disease, Infant Hearing Loss, Mastoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

**Jason G. Newman, M.D., FACS** received his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University Medical School in 1997 and completed residencies in Otolaryngology at Manhattan Eye, Ear \& Throat Hospital, New York, NY, (1998-1999), New York Presbyterian Hospital of Columbia and Cornell, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (1999-2002). Following residency, Dr. Newman completed his fellowship in Head and Neck Surgery/Oncology and Microvascular Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 2005. After fellowship, Dr. Newman remained on faculty at Penn, where he was a Professor of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Director of the Cancer Service Line at Pennsylvania Hospital, Director of Head \& Neck Surgery, Co-Director of the Cranial Base Center, and Director of the Head and Neck Fellowship.Dr. Newman is board certified in Otorhinolaryngology and holds membership in the American Academy of Otolaryngology. His areas of expertise include head and neck mucosal and cutaneous cancer surgery, robotic surgery, anterior cranial base surgery and complex thyroid surgery with special interest in minimally invasive approaches. Dr. Newman also is actively involved in research focused on head and neck cancer clinical trials, genetic signatures for head and neck cancer, and quality of life for head and neck cancer and cranial base patients.As the Director of the Cancer Service Line of the Abramson Cancer Center at Pennsylvania Hospital, Dr. Newman has helped to create a disease-based team approach to cancer care delivery and research. This has helped to strengthen the delivery of cancer care, improve patient outcomes, create leadership pathways, increase patient volumes, increase access to clinical trials, and minimize variations in the delivery of care. Dr. Newman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Newman is currently accepting new patients.

Theodore Mcrackan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Mcrackan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hearing Loss, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Schwannoma, Mastoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

**Zachary M. Soler, M.D. MSc,** joined the MUSC sinus center in 2011. Originally from coastal Florida, Dr. Soler attended medical school at Wake Forest University, followed by a residency in otolaryngology -- head and neck surgery at Oregon Health and Science University. He then completed a fellowship dedicated solely to rhinology and endoscopic sinus surgery at Harvard Medical School. After fellowship, Dr. Soler spent an additional year at the Harvard School of Public Health, earning a Master's Degree in epidemiology.Dr. Soler's practice is dedicated primarily to diseases of the nose, sinuses, and skull base. He treats adults and children with a wide range of conditions, ranging from common allergies and sinusitis to skull base tumors and CSF leaks. He has particular expertise with difficult-to-manage cases of sinusitis, revision sinus surgery, and surgical treatment of sino-nasal tumors. He sees patients in Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, and downtown Charleston.Dr. Soler has authored over 100 manuscripts and book chapters related to otolaryngology and rhinology. His research focus is on optimizing clinical outcomes after medical and surgical treatment of chronic sinusitis. He is a principal investigator on several large studies funded through the National Institutes of Health and the American Rhinologic Society. He is board certified through the American Board of Otolaryngology and a member of the American Rhinologic Society. Dr. Soler's practice is dedicated primarily to diseases of the nose, sinuses, and skull base. He treats adults and children with a wide range of conditions, ranging from common allergies and sinusitis to skull base tumors and CSF leaks. He has particular expertise with difficult-to-manage cases of sinusitis, revision sinus surgery, and surgical treatment of sino-nasal tumors. He sees patients in Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, and downtown Charleston.Dr. Soler has authored over 100 manuscripts and book chapters related to otolaryngology and rhinology. His research focus is on optimizing clinical outcomes after medical and surgical treatment of chronic sinusitis. He is a principal investigator on several large studies funded through the National Institutes of Health and the American Rhinologic Society. He is board certified through the American Board of Otolaryngology and a member of the American Rhinologic Society. Dr. Soler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Nasal Polyps, Septoplasty, and Endoscopy. Dr. Soler is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. William Vandergrift is an associate professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at MUSC. He trained at the Medical University of South Carolina for neurosurgical residency and at the John Wayne Cancer Institute in Santa Monica, California, for fellowship in minimally invasive brain surgery. His medical school training was completed at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. He has a mechanical engineering degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology.Dr. Vandergrift takes care of patients with brain and spine disorders. He has a special interest in brain tumors and skull base surgery for tumors including pituitary tumors, acoustic neuromas, meningiomas and gliomas. He also works with the epilepsy team to perform surgery for intractable epilepsy including laser ablations, open resections and vagal nerve stimulators. Dr. Vandergrift is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Sinus Cancer, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Vandergrift is currently accepting new patients.

**Habib G. Rizk, M.D., MSc**, grew up in Beirut, Lebanon. He attended the French Faculty of Medicine at Saint Joseph University in Beirut, Lebanon. He pursued an Otolaryngology - Head \& Neck Surgery residency at Htel-Dieu de France Hospital in Beirut, followed by a one-year Otologic Medicine and Surgery Fellowship under the mentorship of Dr. Michael Teixido and a two-year Neurotology fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina.Dr. Rizk's interests pertain to all areas of otology and neurotology with a specific focus on medical and surgical management of vestibular disorders. He is an associate professor in the MUSC department of Otolaryngology, Head \& Neck Surgery, and is the Director of the Multidisciplinary Vestibular Program. Dr. Rizk is currently on the board of directors and is vice-president of the Vestibular Disorders Association. He is a member of the Brny society and a fellow of the American Neurotology Society. He is also a member of the American Balance Society and of the Otology and Neurotology Education Committee of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Rizk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meniere Disease, Vertigo, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Infant Hearing Loss, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Rizk is currently accepting new patients.

**Michelle S. Hwang, M.D.** is a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon and assistant professor in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. She is originally from Chicago, IL and completed her bachelor's degree at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She earned her medical degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Hwang then completed her residency training at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. She continued into fellowship training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and microvascular reconstruction at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Her clinical interests include facial paralysis, facial reconstruction, cosmetic surgery, facial trauma, functional and cosmetic rhinoplasty, and hair restoration. She believes in patient-centered care and working together with the patient for the best outcome. Dr. Hwang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Facial Paralysis, Bell's Palsy, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Hwang is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Stephen Kalhorn is a Professor of Neurosurgery at MUSC and is board-certified. He trained at NYU Langone Medical Center and completed an enfolded minimally invasive and complex spine surgery fellowship at NYU Langone Medical Center, Bellevue Hospital, and the Manhattan VA.Dr. Kalhorn takes care of adult patients with brain, spinal cord, and spinal column disorders, including brain tumors, spinal tumors, and degenerative, infectious, iatrogenic, and traumatic conditions affecting the spine, such as back pain, neck pain, spine fractures, and scoliosis. He is particularly interested in adult spinal deformity, thoracic disk herniations, and SI joint dysfunction.Dr. Kalhorn takes care of adult patients with brain, spinal cord, and spinal column disorders, including brain tumors, spinal tumors, and degenerative, infectious, iatrogenic, and traumatic conditions affecting the spine, such as back pain, neck pain, spine fractures, and scoliosis. He is particularly interested in adult spinal deformity, thoracic disk herniations, and SI joint dysfunction. His specialties also include endoscopic spine surgery.View video below: Dr. Stephen Kalhorn, Director of MUSC Health's Spine Center, discusses the multidisciplinary team of spine experts who ensure the best possible outcomes for your spine needs. Dr. Kalhorn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Kalhorn is currently accepting new patients.

Shaun Nguyen is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meniere Disease, Choanal Atresia, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Mastoidectomy, and Adenoidectomy.

Dauren Adilbay is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Adilbay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinus Cancer, Anosmia, Thyroid Cancer, Human Papillomavirus Infection, and Thyroidectomy.

Richard Harvey is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Harvey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Nasal Polyps, Endoscopy, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

Paul Lambert is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Lambert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acoustic Neuroma, Glomus Jugulare Tumor, Glomus Tympanum Tumor, and Infant Hearing Loss.

Matheus Pereira is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Pereira is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothalamic Tumor, Pituitary Tumor, Brain Tumor, and Glioblastoma.

Nicole Kloosterman is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Kloosterman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Otitis Media with Effusion, Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Otitis, and Myringotomy.

Brian Saway is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Saway is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Syringomyelia, Subependymoma, Laminectomy, and Thrombectomy.

Thomas Larrew is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Larrew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Cortical Dysplasia, Subependymoma, Thrombectomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

Stephen Lowe is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Lowe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Meningioma, Ependymoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.

Istvan Takacs is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Takacs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Acoustic Neuroma, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

Dr. Ramin Eskandari grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan and received his bachelors in science in biology/neurobiology at the University of Michigan. After college Dr. Eskandari lived in Switzerland while working at a sports camp for kids. This was followed but two more years of international travel while receiving his Master's in Medical Science. He participated in research projects in artificial vision and hydrocephalus, fueling his future research interests in pediatric hydrocephalus and brain injury.Ramin Eskandari is an associate professor of neurosurgery and chief of pediatric neurosurgery at the Medical University of South Carolina. He holds adjunct positions in the Departments of Pediatrics (Child Neurology), Surgery (Plastic Surgery) and Immunology/Microbiology (Director of Pediatric Brain Injury and Hydrocephalus Research). His clinical expertise focuses on the surgical management of children with disorders of the brain and spine, minimally invasive methods for treating pediatric neurosurgical disorders, and endoscopic treatment of multiple disorders including complex hydrocephalus and brain tumors. Dr. Eskandari has always had a very fervent desire to maintain basic science research alongside clinical therapeutics. He opened the first pediatric hydrocephalus and brain jury research laboratory in South Carolina in 2014 and has maintained active research through internal, state level and philanthropic grant funding. Currently, his laboratory has invented a novel cell culture model of elevated intracranial pressure and has collaborated on a novel medical therapeutic to prevent progressive brain injury and hydrocephalus in neonates with brain hemorrhage. Dr. Eskandari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Syringomyelia, Chiari Malformation, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Eskandari is currently accepting new patients.