
Overview
Dr. Gunter is a graduate of the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering. He completed his medical degree at the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham. He then completed an internship at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston and a neurological surgery residency at the University of Tennessee College of Health Sciences in Memphis. He also achieved basic and Perfexion™ Gamma Knife® certification. He is currently an international faculty trainer for two cervical disc replacement devices and is involved in FDA clinical trials.With more than 20 years of neurosurgical experience, Dr. Gunter is highly skilled to provide comprehensive care for disorders of the brain, spine, and peripheral nerves. He is an international teaching faculty for cervical disc replacement. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He is also a fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons. He recently joined an episode of Advance with MUSC Health [to discuss how neck and back pain can be treated with surgery.](https://advance.muschealth.org/library/2021/november/neck-pain-and-spine-surgery).
Dr. Gunter is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.
He is actively involved in clinical research, participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Gunter is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
114 Gateway Corporate Blvd, Suite 210, Columbia, SC 29203
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.
1 Clinical Trials
Prisma Health Neurosurgery – Richland
Roham Moftakhar is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Moftakhar is highly rated in 39 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Moftakhar is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Moftakhar is currently accepting new patients.
The Brain Tumor Program
Johnathan Engh is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Engh is highly rated in 34 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Astrocytoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Engh is currently accepting new patients.
Prisma Health Neurosurgery – Richland
Erwin Mangubat is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Mangubat is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Apoplexy, Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Mangubat is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Mangubat is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Brett C. Gunter
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Brett C. Gunter?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Brett C. Gunter by calling their office at 803-365-8640. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Brett C. Gunter a top-rated expert for Cervical Myelopathy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brett C. Gunter is classified as an Distinguished expert for Cervical Myelopathy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Brett C. Gunter specialize in?
While Dr. Brett C. Gunter is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, and Spondylolisthesis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Brett C. Gunter accept my insurance?
Dr. Brett C. Gunter accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 803-365-8640 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Gunter isDistinguished. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Gunter isDistinguished. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Gunter isDistinguished. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- Advanced
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Gunter isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Gunter isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Gunter isAdvanced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Experienced
- ApoplexyDr. Gunter isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Gunter isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Balloon SinuplastyDr. Gunter isExperienced. Learn about Balloon Sinuplasty.
- Bone GraftDr. Gunter isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Gunter isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Gunter isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Chronic PainDr. Gunter isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- DeliriumDr. Gunter isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)
- Epidural HematomaDr. Gunter isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Hematoma.
- EpilepsyDr. Gunter isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Fractured SpineDr. Gunter isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. Gunter isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.
- Herniated DiskDr. Gunter isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Gunter isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- LaminectomyDr. Gunter isExperienced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- MeningiomaDr. Gunter isExperienced. Learn about Meningioma.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Gunter isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- MicrodiscectomyDr. Gunter isExperienced. Learn about Microdiscectomy.
- Pituitary TumorDr. Gunter isExperienced. Learn about Pituitary Tumor.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Gunter isExperienced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)Dr. Gunter isExperienced. Learn about Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).
- Radiation Induced MeningiomaDr. Gunter isExperienced. Learn about Radiation Induced Meningioma.
- Sacroiliac Joint DiseaseDr. Gunter isExperienced. Learn about Sacroiliac Joint Disease.
- SciaticaDr. Gunter isExperienced. Learn about Sciatica.
- ScoliosisDr. Gunter isExperienced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- SeizuresDr. Gunter isExperienced. Learn about Seizures.
- StrokeDr. Gunter isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Gunter isExperienced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- VertebroplastyDr. Gunter isExperienced. Learn about Vertebroplasty.

