Pain Specialists of Charleston
Pain Management • Charleston, SC • Since 2009
About
Pain Specialists of Charleston, P.A. is a private medical practice in Charleston, SC, specializing in chronic pain management. Led by Edward Tavel, MD, the team combines more than 40 years of experience across pain medicine, neurology, imaging, mental health, and clinical research. They offer non-surgical pain treatments for conditions including knee, neck, and shoulder pain, with access to related specialties and comprehensive care within a broader healthcare network. The practice operates five offices (headquarters in Charleston and additional locations in Columbia and Beaufort) and employs 28 staff. Contact: info@painchas.flywheelsites.com or 843-818-1181.
Clinic Type
Pain Management
Address
2695 Elms Plantation Blvd, Suite A, Charleston, SC
Phone
843-818-1181
info@painchas.com
Opening Hours
Monday-Thursday 8:00am–4:30pm; Friday 8:00am–1:00pm; Saturday CLOSED; Sunday CLOSED
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Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
*Please verify insurance information directly with our medical office.
Credit Card, Cash, Check, Insurance
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Current Offers
Accepting New Patients
FAQs
DO I NEED A REFERRAL?
No, you don’t! To schedule an appointment with us, a referral isn’t necessary. We accept both self-made and referral appointments, so reach out to us five days a week to get your appointment scheduled! Schedule your first appointment today!
How long is the initial appointment?
Approximately 30 minutes.
WHAT HAPPENS DURING YOUR FIRST APPOINTMENT?
During your first appointment, we will perform a thorough evaluation to determine the root of your pain. From there, we will determine the best course of action for your treatment, so you can get back to feeling like yourself again.
HOW LONG IS THE APPOINTMENT?
Your initial visit to Pain Specialists of Charleston will last approximately 30 minutes. This comprehensive appointment will help us determine the next steps of your treatment to achieve optimal results.
ARE YOU ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS?
Yes, we are! Our pain management office is accepting new patients. Reach out today to schedule or request an appointment online - no referral necessary!
DOES PAIN SPECIALISTS OF CHARLESTON OFFER SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS?
Yes, Pain Specialists of Charleston does offer same day appointments. Open 5 days a week, we are open to getting you in to see our board-certified pain doctors within the same day of contacting us if slots are available.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- WebMD Care (for Dr. Edward Tavel): 4.0 out of 5 stars (based on 32 ratings) (32 ratings (1 written review))
- MapQuest (citing Yelp reviews): Mixed (varies by source, including critical negative reviews) (36 ratings (reported on MapQuest))
Patients praise
- friendly and personable staff interactions reported by some patients
- clean office environment
- some patients express satisfaction with Dr. Tavel's listening and attentiveness
Common complaints
- perceived focus on workers' compensation claims over patient care
- allegations of unprofessional staff and poor communication
- concerns about inappropriate or failed treatment plans
- difficulty reaching providers for follow-up or referrals
"what a joke just a work comp money maker. they are there for only a paycheck they do not listen or ask any question"
— Yelp review via MapQuest"Incompetent and unprofessional. Prescribed totally inappropriate treatment Failed to complete detailed physical assessment..."
— WebMD Care review"The staff is very professional and friendly. The office is very clean."
— Yelp review via MapQuestSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
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- Alison L. Sherrod, PA - Physician Assistant in N Charleston, SC — May 14, 2026
- MUSC offers options for stroke patients with long-term pain | MUSC — Jul 6, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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