The 20 Best Laminectomy Doctors near Charleston, SC

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 31 doctor with experience in Laminectomy near Charleston, SC. Of these, 26 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Laminectomy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Laminectomy
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    169 Ashley Ave Rm 202MUH, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Saway is a Neurosurgery provider in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Saway is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Syringomyelia, Subependymoma, Laminectomy, and Thrombectomy.

    Jonathan R. Lena
    Experienced in Laminectomy
    Experienced in Laminectomy

    MUSC Health Neurosurgery At University Medical Center Extension

    165 Ashley Avenue, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Jonathan R. Lena is an assistant professor of Neurosurgery and Neuroendovascular Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in the Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Lena received his M.D. from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2008, and his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Virginia in 2004. He completed an internship in General Surgery, residency in Neurological Surgery, and fellowship in Neuroendovascular Surgery at MUSC. He also spent several months in France and Germany learning from world renowned Neuroendovascular surgeons.Dr. Jonathan R. Lena is an assistant professor of Neurosurgery and Neuroendovascular Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in the Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Lena is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and is a member of the top neurosurgical professional and scientific societies including the American Association of Neurological Surgeons as well as the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. He is a co-author of numerous peer-reviewed research articles and also reviews manuscript submissions for the Journal of Neurointerventional Surgery. Dr. Lena's clinical focus includes Neuroendovascular Surgery, Vascular Neurosurgery, and spine surgery. He has a particular interest in arteriovenous malformations of the brain and spinal cord, dural arteriovenous fistulas, and complex brain aneurysms. As an endovascular trained neurosurgeon, he is able to treat many diseases including complex brain aneurysms, brain and spinal arteriovenous malformations, dural arteriovenous fistulas, carotid stenosis, and moyamoya disease.Dr. Lena also specializes in EC-IC bypass, acute stroke thrombectomy, spine surgery, as well as sclerotherapy for the treatment of head and neck venous/lymphatic malformations. Dr. Lena is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Endovascular Embolization.

    Alejandro M. Spiotta
    Experienced in Laminectomy
    Experienced in Laminectomy

    MUSC Health Neurosurgery At University Medical Center Extension

    165 Ashley Avenue, 165 Ashley Avenue, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Alejandro M. Spiotta is a Professor of Neurosurgery \& Neuroendovascular surgery, Vice Chair of Neurosurgery, and Chief of Neuroendovascular Surgery. Dr. Spiotta received his M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 2005, and his undergraduate degree in molecular biology from the University of Pennsylvania College of Arts and Sciences in 2001. He completed an internship in General Surgery, residency in Neurological Surgery, and fellowship in Neuroendovascular Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic.Dr. Spiotta is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and is a member of numerous professional and scientific societies including the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Society of Neurointerventional Surgery, and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. He reviews manuscript submissions for numerous peer reviewed journals, is an associate editor for several journals,Dr. Spiotta's research focus is outcomes research in cerebrovascular disease, device development, implementation of endovascular simulation as training tools among residents and fellows, as well as novel training paradigms for Neurosurgery residents. He is the founder and Principal Investigator of STAR (Stroke Thrombectomy and Aneurysm Registry),Dr. Spiotta's clinical interests are Vascular Neurosurgery and Neuroendovascular Surgery. He specializes in acute stroke thrombectomy, aneurysm coiling and microsurgical clipping, arteriovenous malformations, carotid stenosis. Dr. Spiotta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Endovascular Embolization.

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    Advanced in Laminectomy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Laminectomy
    Neurosurgery

    Institute For Applied Neurosciences

    96 Jonathan Lucas St, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Abhay Varma is a Neurosurgery provider in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Varma is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    William A. Vandergrift
    Experienced in Laminectomy
    Experienced in Laminectomy

    MUSC Health Neurosurgery At Hollings Cancer Center

    86 Jonathan Lucas St, 2nd Floor, 3rd Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Sinus Cancer, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Mark A. Miller
    Experienced in Laminectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Laminectomy
    General Surgery

    MUSC Children's Health Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

    29 Bee Street, James B. Edwards College Of Dental Medicine, 2nd Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Miller is a pediatric cleft and craniofacial surgeon and is fellowship-trained in pediatric craniomaxillofacial surgery. He is board-certified in oral and maxillofacial surgery and holds a certificate of added qualifications in pediatric craniomaxillofacial surgery from the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.Dr. Miller graduated with his medical (M.D.) degree from the University of Florida - College of Medicine and his dental degree (D.M.D.) from the University of Kentucky. He completed an internship in general surgery and residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the University of Florida, College of Medicine - Jacksonville. Following his residency, he completed a fellowship in pediatric craniomaxillofacial surgery at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in Orlando, Florida.Dr. Miller's practice emphasis is in pediatric craniofacial surgery, reconstructive facial surgery, neuroplastic reconstructive surgery, orthognathic surgery, repair of cleft lip and palate, and complex craniofacial conditions. He has dedicated his professional life to the care of individuals with facial differences.Dr. Miller, is the Associate Dean for Hospital Affairs for the James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) residency program director and associate professor, holds secondary appointments in the College of Medicine's Departments of Neurosurgery and Pediatrics. In addition, Dr. Miller is actively involved in and enjoys teaching medical students, dental students, and residents. He is a member of the American Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Association, a founding member of the Society of Neuroplastic Surgery, American Academy of Craniomaxillofacial Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, American Association of Oral \& Maxillofacial Surgeon, and a diplomate of the American Board of Oral \& Maxillofacial Surgeons.Dr. Miller is a combat veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan and continues to serve as a Colonel in the United States Army Reserve. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. His top areas of expertise are Ludwig Angina, Uvulitis, Mouth Ulcers, Osteotomy, and Laminectomy.

    Steven L. Morgan
    Experienced in Laminectomy
    Experienced in Laminectomy

    MUSC Health Neurosurgery At West Ashley Medical Pavilion

    2060 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Morgan, MD, PhD, specializes in Brain & Spine Cancer, Neurosurgery, and Spine Surgery and is located in Charleston, SC. Dr. Morgan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. His top areas of expertise are Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    John A. Glaser
    Experienced in Laminectomy
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Laminectomy
    Orthopedics

    MUSC Health Orthopaedics At Chuck Dawley Medical Park

    1106 Chuck Dawley Blvd., Building A, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. John Glaser received his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire with a history major before acquiring his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in Rochester, New York. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia before pursuing a fellowship in spine surgery at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. Following fellowship, he was a member of the clinical faculty at the University of Rochester Medical Center and was a partner with Greater Rochester Orthopaedics where he was an attending surgeon at Genesee Hospital.Dr. Glaser originally joined the Medical University of South Carolina in 1993 and returned in 2002 from a short stint in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Iowa. He is now a full professor and currently serves as the program director for the Department residency program. Dr. Glaser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Jamie R. Wilson
    Experienced in Laminectomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Laminectomy
    Neurosurgery

    MUSC Health Neurosurgery At Chuck Dawley Medical Park

    1122 Chuck Dawley Boulevard, Buiding B, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr Wilson is a Fellowship-trained Complex Spine Neurosurgeon and Clinician Scientist with an interest in Aging and Frailty as it relates to Degenerative Spine Disease. His clinical interests focus on the surgical treatment for all aspects of degenerative spine disease including cervical myelopathy, cervical radiculopathy, lumbar and thoracic disc disease, adult spinal deformity and revision spine surgery. Dr Wilson incorporates the newest and most effective technology, such as Robotic Spine Surgery and AI-driven custom spine implants, to maximize the outcomes of his patients.Dr. Wilson graduated medicine from the University of Oxford, UK before completing his residency at Leeds Teaching Hospitals in the North of England. During his 2 year Complex Spine Fellowship at the University of Toronto Dr Wilson earned a reputation for research in the effects of old age on the outcomes after spine surgery. He has won multiple research awards and grants, written book chapters on spine surgery and presents regularly at national meetings for the North American Spine Society, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, American Association of Neurological Surgeons (Spine Section) and Cervical Spine Research Society.Prior to joining MUSC, Dr Wilson served as Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Thomas Anderson
    Experienced in Laminectomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Laminectomy
    Neurosurgery

    Southeastern Spine Institute

    1625 Hospital Drive, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Anderson is a Neurosurgery provider in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Anderson has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Laminectomy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Laminectomy
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    169 Ashley Ave Rm 202MUH, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Larissa Check is an Internal Medicine provider in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Check is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. Her top areas of expertise are SVC Obstruction, Fainting, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Laminectomy
    Emergency Medicine
    Experienced in Laminectomy
    Emergency Medicine

    Office

    169 Ashley Ave Rm 202MUH, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samuel Holbert is an Emergency Medicine provider in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Holbert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. His top areas of expertise are Hip Replacement and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Laminectomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Laminectomy
    Neurosurgery

    MUSC Health University Medical Center

    169 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Lowe is a Neurosurgery provider in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Lowe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Meningioma, Ependymoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Laminectomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Laminectomy
    Neurosurgery

    Institute For Applied Neurosciences

    96 Jonathan Lucas St, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathan Rowland is a Neurosurgery provider in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Rowland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

    Experienced in Laminectomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Laminectomy
    Neurosurgery

    Institute For Applied Neurosciences

    96 Jonathan Lucas St, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Byron Bailey is a Neurosurgery provider in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Bailey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Laminectomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Laminectomy
    Neurosurgery

    Institute For Applied Neurosciences

    96 Jonathan Lucas St, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jaime Martinez is a Neurosurgery provider in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. His top areas of expertise are Epidural Lipomatosis, Apoplexy, Pituitary Apoplexy, Meningioma, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Laminectomy
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Laminectomy
    Orthopedics

    Southeastern Spine Institute

    1625 Hospital Drive, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Bryan is an Orthopedics provider in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Bryan has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Laminectomy
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Laminectomy
    Orthopedics

    Southeastern Spine Institute

    1625 Hospital Drive, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Frisch is an Orthopedics provider in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Frisch has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Charles A. Reitman
    Advanced in Laminectomy
    Advanced in Laminectomy

    MUSC Health Orthopaedics At West Ashley Medical Pavilion

    2060 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, 1st Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Charles Reitman attended physical therapy school at the University of California San Francisco and was in private practice in Sacramento, CA, for 12 years. He then attended medical school at Baylor College of Medicine in the Texas Medical Center, where he also completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery and fellowship training in spine surgery. Upon completing residency and fellowship training, Dr. Reitman accepted a faculty position at Baylor and remained in Houston. There, he quickly assumed the director of residency education role, a position he held throughout his tenure at Baylor.Among several leadership roles, in 2003, Dr. Reitman became chief of orthopaedic surgery at the trauma center, Ben Taub Hospital, and served as the department's interim chairman for two years. He was the initial Faculty Teacher of the Year recipient in 2004 and received that honor five times in 11 years before his departure. He was recruited to Charleston in 2015 and is currently a professor and vice chairman of the Department of Orthopaedics at MUSC and co-director of the MUSC Spine Center. He has clinical expertise across a broad range of complex spinal disorders from the head to the pelvis, including conditions resulting from degenerative disease, deformity including scoliosis and kyphosis, spine tumors, spine infections, spine fractures, and spinal cord injury, and also problems related to complications from injury as well as previous surgery.Dr. Reitman has extensive experience in program development and mentoring. Dr. Reitman is a past president of the Houston Orthopaedic Society and is a member of numerous national and international societies. He has been a speaker on every continent except Antarctica. He has been particularly active in the North American Spine Society, where he has been a director of the Administration, Research, and Education councils for the Board of Directors and also helped launch the international educational platform.Dr. Reitman has over 100 peer-reviewed publications and is Deputy Editor for Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research and The Spine Journal. His top professional priority is the continued development of a nationally recognized multidisciplinary spine center that provides high-value and quality care efficiently and conveniently for our patients throughout South Carolina. Dr. Reitman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Vertebroplasty.

    Stephen P. Kalhorn
    Advanced in Laminectomy
    Advanced in Laminectomy

    MUSC Health Neurosurgery At East Cooper Medical Pavilion

    1600 Midtown Ave, 1st Floor, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Laminectomy?

    Laminectomy is surgery to remove the lamina. This is part of the bone that makes up a vertebra in the spine. Laminectomy may also be done to remove bone spurs or a herniated (slipped) disk in your spine. The procedure can take pressure off your spinal nerves or spinal cord.

    When should I see a Laminectomy doctor near Charleston, 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 a Laminectomy doctor near Charleston, 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 Laminectomy doctors near Charleston, 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 Laminectomy doctors near Charleston, 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 a Laminectomy doctor near Charleston, 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 Laminectomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Laminectomy 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 a Laminectomy doctor near Charleston, 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 Laminectomy 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 Laminectomy 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 Laminectomy doctors near Charleston, SC?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Laminectomy 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 a Laminectomy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Laminectomy 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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