Neurosurgery - Find a provider - MUSC Health
Neurosurgery • Charleston, SC • Since 1824
About
Summary: - MUSC Health is the Medical University of South Carolina’s health system, headquartered in Charleston, SC, and recognized as South Carolina’s top hospital by U.S. News & World Report for 11 consecutive years (as of 2025). - It operates as a comprehensive academic health system with a focus on high-quality patient care, education, and training of health care providers. - Location relevance: Based in Charleston, MUSC Health offers neurosurgery services as part of its clinical patient services. The system’s Charleston campus is a primary hub for specialists, including neurosurgery. - Key quick facts: Founded 1824; private ownership; 2,119 employees (recent growth); annual revenue noted; 16 U.S. offices (primarily in South Carolina); contact and leadership details available on muschealth.org. What to do next (for your query “Neurosurgery - Find a provider - MUSC Health Charleston”): - Visit MUSC Health’s neurosurgery provider page on muschealth.org to view a current list of neurosurgeons, areas of subspecialty (e.g., spine, brain tumor, pediatric), bios, and appointment options. - If you need criteria (location near Charleston, subspecialty, insurance, language), use the provider search or contact MUSC Health neurosurgery department for targeted recommendations. - Call the Charleston-area MUSC Health neurosurgery office or main line for scheduling and referrals.
Clinic Type
Neurosurgery
Address
135 Rutledge Avenue, Rutledge Tower, 6th Floor, Charleston, SC 29425; 1600 Midtown Ave, 1st Floor, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464; 2060 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, Charleston, SC 29407; 1122 Chuck Dawley Boulevard, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464; 86 Jonathan Lucas St, 2nd Floor, 3rd Floor, Charleston, SC 29425; 8992 University Blvd, 1st Floor, North Charleston, SC 29406; 1122 Chuck Dawley Boulevard, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464; 86 Jonathan Lucas St, 2nd Floor, 3rd Floor, Charleston, SC 29425
Phone
8437927700
ptfamlia@musc.edu
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
No specific emergency services details provided
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- MUSC Health Provider Site (Sunil Patel, M.D.): 4.8/5 (47 ratings)
- MUSC Health Provider Site (Abhay Kumar Varma, MBBS): 4.6/5 (33 ratings)
- MUSC Health Provider Site (Jonathan Ross Lena, M.D.): 5.0/5 (36 ratings)
- MUSC Health Provider Site (Alicia Marie Zukas, M.D.): 4.9/5 (115 ratings)
- U.S. News & World Report (Sunil Patel, M.D.): 4/5 (89 ratings)
Patients praise
- many providers hold high ratings from patients (e.g., 4.3–5.0 range)
- specialized expertise in complex brain, spine, and neuro-oncology procedures
- access to a large academic health network for comprehensive care
Common complaints
- allegations of failed surgeries and poor surgical outcomes
- reports of severe post-operative pain and decreased mobility
- complaints regarding communication, bedside manner, and perceived arrogance
- concerns about hardware issues in spine surgeries
"This is not a doctor you want operating on you! He botched up 2 surgeries... I was in far less pain before he touched me."
— RateMDs (Dr. Sunil J. Patel)"I told him about the breaking screw sound and he told me it wasn’t possible... When the surgeon (a trauma neurosurgeon in Houston) went in there, he found that the plate was completely loose and only held on by one loose screw."
— Inspire (Patient Forum)"Best experience I've ever had at a Dr appointment. There was no waiting, spent more time with his staff than him, but that was fine with me... Surgical experience was great."
— RateMDs (Dr. Sunil J. Patel)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- MUSC Health Neurosurgery | Charleston, SC - Find a provider — Jan 10, 2026
- Neurosurgery locations - Find a provider - MUSC Health — Nov 20, 2025
- Find a provider - MUSC Health — Aug 16, 2025
- Neurosurgery | MUSC Health — Dec 13, 2025
- Or Cohen-Inbar MD, PhD | MUSC Charleston, SC — Aug 24, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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