Overview
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 highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 21 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Banagan is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
2060 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, 1st Floor, Charleston, SC 29407
1106 Chuck Dawley Blvd., Building A, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
2060 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, 1st Floor, Charleston, SC 29407
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.
MUSC Health Orthopaedics At West Ashley Medical Pavilion
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kelley Banagan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kelley Banagan?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kelley Banagan by calling their office at 843-876-0111. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kelley Banagan a top-rated expert for Scoliosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kelley Banagan is classified as an Distinguished expert for Scoliosis, 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. Kelley Banagan specialize in?
While Dr. Kelley Banagan is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, and Cervical Spondylosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Kelley Banagan participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kelley Banagan has published 21 articles and abstracts on conditions like Scoliosis. You can view a list of Dr. Kelley Banagan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kelley Banagan accept my insurance?
Dr. Kelley Banagan accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-876-0111 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- ScoliosisDr. Banagan isDistinguished. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Advanced
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Banagan isAdvanced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Banagan isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Fractured SpineDr. Banagan isAdvanced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- KyphosisDr. Banagan isAdvanced. Learn about Kyphosis.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Banagan isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Banagan isAdvanced. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
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- Acute PainDr. Banagan isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Banagan isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Banagan isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- ChordomaDr. Banagan isExperienced. Learn about Chordoma.
- Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal HyperostosisDr. Banagan isExperienced. Learn about Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis.
- DiskitisDr. Banagan isExperienced. Learn about Diskitis.