The 20 Best Ependymoma Doctors Near Me in Florence, SC

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Ependymoma near Florence, SC. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Neurosurgery

    Florence Neurosurgery And Spine PC

    1204 E Cheves St, 
    Florence, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Naso is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Florence, South Carolina. Dr. Naso is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Experienced in Ependymoma

    MUSC Health Neurosurgery - Florence

    1580 Freedom Blvd, Suite 106, 
    Florence, SC 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Curtis Worthington is board certified in Neurological Surgery and has been in Neurosurgical practice for over 30 years. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Worthington has special interest in degenerative spine disease and in Neuro-oncology (brain tumors). His experience in the field of Stereotactic Radiosurgery is certainly the most extensive in the state of South Carolina. He was a founding member of the International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society. He has received various awards and citations and has many peer-reviewed publications to his name. Past academic appointments have included Clinical Associate Professor of Neurosurgery and Radiation Oncology at the Medical University of South Carolina. He has lectured around the world including in India and South Africa and in 2024 will serve in a mission hospital in Kenya. Dr. Worthington is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Worthington is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Neurosurgery

    MUSC Health Neurosurgery - Florence

    1580 Freedom Blvd, Suite 106, 
    Florence, SC 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Tripp Nanney is a board-certified neurosurgeon. He was born and raised in the Carolinas and still has deep ties to the area. He studied medicine at the University of North Carolina, and traveled to Northwestern University in Chicago to specialize in both spine and brain surgery. Dr. Nanney then practiced in Colorado for seven years and now is happy to return home to be of service to his community. He is fluent in Spanish, learned during his travels, to further increase the number of patients he can care for.Dr. Nanney has received awards from nursing staff for compassionate patient care and hopes to continue his holistic approach in caring for neurosurgery patients and families. He is comfortable seeing patients with all neurosurgical disorders of the brain and spine with special interest in brain tumors, aneurysms and vascular malformations, pituitary tumors, neuro-oncology as well as minimally invasive spine, complex spine and deformity surgeries, and spine tumors. He is also interested in surgical technology and advancing Florence's spine and brain navigation systems and emerging robotic technologies for use in the operating room. Dr. Nanney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Subdural Hematoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Nanney is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology

    MUSC Health Radiation Medicine At Florence Medical Center

    805 Pamplico Hwy, 
    Florence, SC 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Eveylynn Wooten is a nationally recognized, board-certified radiation oncologist located in Florence, SC. Her practice is part of the Medical University of South Carolina. In addition to having an excellent bedside manner, Dr. Wooten is committed to bringing the most advanced oncology treatments to her patients. She has authored several publications and has been asked to give lectures and presentations at some of the most prestigious oncology conferences in the United States. She has also been a recipient of multiple national accolades for her innovative research discoveries.Dr. Wooten completed a surgical internship at the University of Kentucky, where she specialized in surgical oncology. During her radiation oncology residency she distinguished herself nationally with her research achievements. Her research discoveries were selected for multiple prestigious awards and invited speaking opportunities. Dr. Wooten consistently scored in the top 10% on training examinations while maintaining a busy clinical practice and conducting several high impact research opportunities. Dr. Wooten was selected by faculty to serve as chief resident her final year of training. Her training covered general radiation oncology but also focused on highly specialized radiation delivery techniques, including brachytherapy procedures and advanced linear accelerator techniques.In addition, Dr. Wooten has extensive experience treating gynecological malignancies such as cervix and endometrial cancer, having trained under Dr. Marcus Randall. Before moving onto her current position, Dr. Wooten briefly pursued an opportunity in Columbia, SC with South Carolina Oncology Associates following residency. During this time she became board certified and certified for intracranial stereotactic radiosurgery. Due to her exceptional services, she was selected to become Cancer Conference Coordinator for Integrated Network Cancer Committee, to serve on the Breast Health Advisory Committee and selected as President of Radiation Oncology LLC.Dr. Wooten now serves as Medical Director of Radiation Oncology and Radiation Safety Officer for MUSC Florence. She also has an affiliation with the VA and is extremely proud to serve our Veterans. She is faculty at MUSC and enjoys her role as an educator. She will be serving as a primary clinical investigator for cancer research. She also serves on Medical Executive Committee for MUSC Health Florence Medical Center. Dr. Wooten works as part of a multidisciplinary cancer care team along with medical oncology, surgery, pathology, and radiology. Her practice provides treatment for all cancer types. Dr. Wooten was the first in the region to offer hydrogel spacers for prostate cancer and heart-sparing breast radiation with SGRT. Dr. Wooten and her team are passionate about bringing state-of-the-art treatment to Florence, SC. Dr. Wooten is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Wooten is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology

    T Rhett Spencer JR MD Services

    401 E Cheves St, 
    Florence, SC 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Spencer is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Florence, South Carolina. Dr. Spencer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Prostate Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Prostate Cancer.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology

    McLeod Regional Medical Center

    555 E Cheves St, 
    Florence, SC 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Larry Grubb is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Florence, South Carolina. Dr. Grubb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Posterior Fossa Tumor.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Neurosurgery

    Florence Neurosurgery And Spine PC

    1204 E Cheves St, 
    Florence, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Rhea is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Florence, South Carolina. Dr. Rhea is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Spinal Stenosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Advanced in Ependymoma

    McLeod Physician Associates II

    401 E Cheves St Ste 201, 
    Florence, SC 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sreenivas Rao is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Florence, South Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Rao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 64 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Experienced in Ependymoma

    Office

    805 Pamplico Hwy Fl 4, 
    Florence, SC 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Devanand Dominique is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Florence, South Carolina. Dr. Dominique is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Experienced in Ependymoma

    Robert Joseph Healy MD PA

    805 Pamplico Hwy Ste A130, 
    Florence, SC 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Healy is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Florence, South Carolina. Dr. Healy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Experienced in Ependymoma

    McLeod Physician Associates II

    401 E Cheves St Ste 201, 
    Florence, SC 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Smith is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Florence, South Carolina. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 81 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Experienced in Ependymoma

    McLeod Physician Associates II

    401 E Cheves St Ste 201, 
    Florence, SC 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Pavy is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Florence, South Carolina. Dr. Pavy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Cancer.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Experienced in Ependymoma

    McLeod Physician Associates II

    401 E Cheves St Ste 201, 
    Florence, SC 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rajesh Bajaj is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Florence, South Carolina. Dr. Bajaj is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 66 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Ependymoma?

    An ependymoma is a type of tumor which mainly occurs in young children that affects the brain or spinal cord. Ependymomas arise from the ependymal cells lining the passageways where cerebrospinal fluid flows. Ependymomas are categorized by grades based on their characteristics: Grade I ependymomas are considered to be slow growing, low-grade tumors; Grade II ependymomas may occur in the brain or spine and are also considered to be low-grade tumors; Grade III ependymomas are malignant (cancer), fast-growing tumors that most often occur in the brain and sometimes the spine. Rarely, an ependymoma can occur in the ovaries.

    When should I see an Ependymoma doctor near Florence, SC?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Ependymoma doctor near Florence, SC?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Ependymoma doctors near Florence, SC?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Ependymoma doctors near Florence, SC?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Ependymoma doctor near Florence, SC?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Ependymoma doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Ependymoma doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Ependymoma doctor near Florence, SC?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Ependymoma doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Ependymoma doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Ependymoma doctors near Florence, SC?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Ependymoma doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Ependymoma doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Ependymoma doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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