Overview
M. Lance Tavana, M.D. is a board-certified plastic surgeon with additional board certification in hand surgery. Originally from Erie, Pennsylvania, Dr. Tavana attended college at Stanford University in California, where he earned a BS in biology in 2000. Medical school brought him back east to Philadelphia, where he obtained his medical degree at Temple University in 2004. Residency sent him south to the University of South Florida, where after completing his internship in general surgery, he continued his plastic surgery residency at USF, graduating in 2011. Further fellowship training in the specialty of hand and upper extremity surgery continued in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, through the Department of Orthopedics at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.Since 2012, Dr. Tavana has served as full-time faculty at the Medical University of South Carolina as an associate professor in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is currently the program director for the MUSC integrated plastic surgery residency and is active academically, having authored several book chapters and peer-reviewed journal articles as well as presenting on a local and national level. He previously served as the president of the South Carolina Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Tavana also serves at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, taking care of our nation's veterans.Dr. Tavana specializes in hand and upper extremity surgery. He treats all conditions of the upper extremity from the elbow to fingertip, including but not limited to: carpal tunnel syndrome (treating with endoscopic carpal tunnel release); cubital tunnel syndrome; hand/wrist/elbow pain; rheumatoid arthritis; osteoarthritis; fractures; amputations; lacerations: tendon and nerve injuries; congenital conditions; Dupuytren's disease; tennis elbow; and, sports injuries. Dr. Tavana also performs reconstructive surgery for traumatic injuries, cancer reconstruction, and chronic wounds. Dr. Tavana currently sees patients in Mount Pleasant, West Ashley, and North Charleston.
Dr. Tavana is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Ganglion Cyst, and Rhizarthrosis.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Tavana is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
2060 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, 1st Floor, Charleston, SC 29407
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Tavana has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
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MUSC Health Orthopaedics At West Ashley Medical Pavilion
Dr. Lee Leddy did his undergraduate work at Emory University where he received his BS in biological science while lettering on the varsity basketball team. He then received his M.D. from the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Leddy went back to Emory University to complete his internship and residency in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He joined MUSC in 2009 after completing a fellowship in orthopaedic oncology at Emory University where he helped establish the sarcoma program and is currently the leader of the Sarcoma Disease Focus Team at Hollings Cancer Center.Dr. Leddy currently serves as the chairman of the Department of Orthopaedics and Physical Medicine and the chief of the Musculoskeletal Integrated Center of Clinical Excellence (ICCE). He is actively involved in both clinical and basic science research and collaborates in the Sarcoma Immunotherapy Lab.As a member of the MUSC Department of Orthopaedics and Physical Medicine, Dr. Leddy's primary focus is providing excellent care to patients with benign and malignant bone and soft tissues tumors in children and adults, metastatic bone cancer, fracture care, and primary and revision hip replacements. Dr. Leddy is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rhabdoid Tumor Predisposition Syndrome, Bone Tumor, Epithelioid Sarcoma, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Leddy is currently accepting new patients.
Roper Saint Francis Physicians Network
John Mcfadden is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Mcfadden is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Dupuytren Contracture. Dr. Mcfadden is currently accepting new patients.
Southeastern Spine Institute
Richard Frisch is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Frisch is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Frisch is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Frisch is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. M L. Tavana
Is Dr. M L. Tavana a top-rated expert for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. M L. Tavana is classified as an Advanced expert for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, 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. M L. Tavana specialize in?
While Dr. M L. Tavana is a Hand Surgery, they have specific expertise in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, and Ganglion Cyst. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hand Surgery.
Does Dr. M L. Tavana participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. M L. Tavana has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. M L. Tavana's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. M L. Tavana accept my insurance?
Dr. M L. Tavana accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Tavana isAdvanced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Dupuytren ContractureDr. Tavana isAdvanced. Learn about Dupuytren Contracture.
- Ganglion CystDr. Tavana isAdvanced. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- RhizarthrosisDr. Tavana isAdvanced. Learn about Rhizarthrosis.
- Experienced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Tavana isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Tavana isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Tavana isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Bone TumorDr. Tavana isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Contracture DeformityDr. Tavana isExperienced. Learn about Contracture Deformity.
- Epithelioid SarcomaDr. Tavana isExperienced. Learn about Epithelioid Sarcoma.
- FibrosarcomaDr. Tavana isExperienced. Learn about Fibrosarcoma.
- GanglioneuroblastomaDr. Tavana isExperienced. Learn about Ganglioneuroblastoma.
- GanglioneuromaDr. Tavana isExperienced. Learn about Ganglioneuroma.
- Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly
- LiposarcomaDr. Tavana isExperienced. Learn about Liposarcoma.
- MesenchymomaDr. Tavana isExperienced. Learn about Mesenchymoma.
- Myxoid LiposarcomaDr. Tavana isExperienced. Learn about Myxoid Liposarcoma.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Tavana isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- PolydactylyDr. Tavana isExperienced. Learn about Polydactyly.
- Rhabdoid TumorDr. Tavana isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdoid Tumor.
- Rhabdoid Tumor Predisposition SyndromeDr. Tavana isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdoid Tumor Predisposition Syndrome.
- RhabdomyosarcomaDr. Tavana isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdomyosarcoma.
- Rhabdomyosarcoma EmbryonalDr. Tavana isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal.
- Synovial SarcomaDr. Tavana isExperienced. Learn about Synovial Sarcoma.
- Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)Dr. Tavana isExperienced. Learn about Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).
- TenosynovitisDr. Tavana isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- Trigger ThumbDr. Tavana isExperienced. Learn about Trigger Thumb.
- Undifferentiated Pleomorphic SarcomaDr. Tavana isExperienced. Learn about Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma.