The 20 Best Chordoma Doctors Near Me in Charleston, SC

Dr. Charlotte Rivers is a board-certified radiation oncologist specializing in the treatment of central nervous system, hematological, and skin cancers. She is experienced in the use of Gamma Knife radiosurgery for the treatment of brain metastases, as well as other conditions including meningiomas, arteriovenous malformations, acoustic neuromas, and trigeminal neuralgia. Dr. Rivers serves as a member of the multi-disciplinary central nervous system team, and works closely with neuro-oncology and neurosurgery in the treatment of patients with primary brain tumors. She also works in coordination with the hematology teams to provide total body irradiation (TBI) for both adult and pediatric patients needing bone marrow transplants.Dr. Rivers has published clinical research in the field of Gamma Knife radiosurgery which has been presented at several national and international conferences. She joined the team at MUSC in 2019, and is happy to be back in her home state to help bring the best care possible to the people of South Carolina. She is passionate about teaching and is very involved in resident education. Dr. Rivers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chordoma. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Metastatic Brain Tumor, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Microvascular Decompression. Dr. Rivers 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 Chordoma. 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.

Istvan Takacs is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Takacs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chordoma. 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.

Joseph Jenrette is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Jenrette is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chordoma. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Acoustic Neuroma, and Astrocytoma.

Robert Zlotecki, MD, PhD, specializes in Radiation Oncology and is located in Charleston, SC. Dr. Zlotecki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chordoma. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Bone Tumor, and Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.

Scott Lindhorst is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Lindhorst is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chordoma. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Brain Tumor, and Awake Craniotomy.

Samuel Cooper is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Cooper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chordoma. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Cancer, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Astrocytoma, and Prostatectomy.

Timothy Bryan is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 15 years. Dr. Bryan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chordoma. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Bryan is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery.

Dr. Banagan is an Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon specializing in surgery for adult and pediatric patients with a broad range of spine-related conditions including scoliosis, spinal deformity, spinal stenosis, spinal tumors, and traumatic injury.Dr. Banagan earned her medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University and completed her residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Her fellowship in Orthopedic Spine Surgery was conducted at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.She comes to MUSC having previously worked at Albany Medical Center and the University of Maryland Medical Center. She has served as an Associate Professor, Associate Program Director in the Department of Orthopaedics, and the Clerkship Coordinator for the medical students. She was also the Spine Fellowship Education Coordinator at the nationally recognized R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore.She will serve as a board examiner for the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, is a member of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee for the Scoliosis Research Society, and a member of several other national organizations. She has an interest in research and has also served as a faculty mentor to countless medical students and residents. Dr. Banagan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chordoma. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Banagan is currently accepting new patients.

Roberta Sefcik is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Sefcik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chordoma. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bone Tumor, Fractured Spine, Cystic Hygroma, Vertebroplasty, and Osteotomy.