John R. Absher
Distinguished in Stroke

Dr. John R. Absher

Neurology
Prisma Health
Prisma Health Neurology–Greenville
200 Patewood Drive, Suite B350, 
Greenville, SC 
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Distinguished in Stroke
Prisma Health
Prisma Health Neurology–Greenville
200 Patewood Drive, Suite B350, 
Greenville, SC 
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Overview

John Absher is a Neurologist in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Absher is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Dementia, Memory Loss, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 3 articles in the study of Stroke.

Graduate Institution
Virginia Commonwealth University
Residency
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Specialties
Neurology
Licenses
Psychiatry & Neurology in NC
Board Certifications
American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology
Fellowships
UCLA Medical Center
Hospital Affiliations
Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital
Prisma Health Patewood Hospital
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Prisma Health Neurology–Greenville
200 Patewood Drive, Suite B350, Greenville, SC 29615
Call: 864-454-4500

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


20 Total Publications

Harnessing team science in dementia research: Insights from the Alzheimer's disease research group in South Carolina.
Harnessing team science in dementia research: Insights from the Alzheimer's disease research group in South Carolina.
Journal: Journal of Alzheimer's disease reports
Published: July 21, 2025
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Greenville, SC 
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864-454-4500
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English
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