There are 61 physician-owned neurological surgery practices in South Carolina, vetted against the NPPES NPI Registry. Hospital-employed, government, and academic positions are excluded.
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Anderson, SC
Aaron C. MacDonald sees patients at a private neurological surgery office in Anderson, South Carolina, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Additional capabilities include surgical procedures. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
109 Montgomery Dr, Anderson, SC 29621
Anderson, SC
Offering neurological surgery services in Anderson, South Carolina, Matthew T. Brown, MD operates outside of hospital employment. The practice also provides surgical procedures. Physicians interested in this practice can inquire by phone.
109 Montgomery Dr, Anderson, SC 29621
Charleston, SC
Dr. Alexander Mason is a board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in complex spinal and cranial disorders at Trident Medical Center in Charleston, SC. He has over 20 years of clinical experience and combines advanced surgical skill with a deep focus on personalized, patient-centered care.
9221 University Blvd Suite 102, Charleston, SC 29406
Charleston, SC
Practicing neurological surgery in Charleston, South Carolina, Brian G. Cuddy offers care through an owner-operated medical office. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
2145 Henry Tecklenburg Dr #101, Charleston, SC 29414
Charleston, SC
Byron N. Bailey maintains a private neurological surgery practice in Charleston, South Carolina, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
2145 Henry Tecklenburg Dr #101, Charleston, SC 29414
Charleston, SC
A solo neurological surgery practitioner in Charleston, South Carolina, Clayton Haldeman provides care under an independent practice model. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
2145 Henry Tecklenburg Dr #200, Charleston, SC 29414
Charleston, SC
Curtis Worthington, MD operates a physician-owned neurological surgery practice in Charleston, South Carolina, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
2145 Henry Tecklenburg Dr #101, Charleston, SC 29414
Charleston, SC
Douglas Stofko sees patients at a private neurological surgery office in Charleston, South Carolina, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Additional capabilities include brain and nervous system care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
9221 University Blvd Suite 102, Charleston, SC 29406
Charleston, SC
Dr. Khoury is a long-term member of the lowcountry healthcare community. He completed his residency and internship in neurological surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). He is board certified in neurological surgery and has advanced expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of brain and spinal abnormalities, specializing in neurological surgery of the cervical, lumbar and thoracic spines. Dr. Khoury holds leadership positions in the South Carolina Spine Society and the South
2145 Henry Tecklenburg Dr #200, Charleston, SC 29414
Charleston, SC
Guilherme Porto, MD operates a physician-owned neurological surgery practice in Charleston, South Carolina, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
2145 Henry Tecklenburg Dr #200, Charleston, SC 29414
Charleston, SC
John D. Steichen, MD provides neurological surgery services from a privately held practice in Charleston, South Carolina. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
2145 Henry Tecklenburg Dr #200, Charleston, SC 29414
Charleston, SC
Matthew Neal maintains a private neurological surgery practice in Charleston, South Carolina, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
2145 Henry Tecklenburg Dr, Charleston, SC 29414
Charleston, SC
Offering neurological surgery services in Charleston, South Carolina, Mike Tyler, MD operates outside of hospital employment. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
9221 University Blvd, Charleston, SC 29406
Charleston, SC
Dr Stuart earned his undergraduate degree from Duke University and his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
2145 Henry Tecklenburg Dr #200, Charleston, SC 29414
Charleston, SC
Practicing neurological surgery in Charleston, South Carolina, Sharon Webb offers care through an owner-operated medical office. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
9221 University Blvd, Charleston, SC 29406
Charleston, SC
Wildstein Spine Center is a Charleston-based neurological surgery practice serving patients across the South Carolina region. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
418 Folly Rd C, Charleston, SC 29412
Columbia, SC
A solo neurological surgery practitioner in Columbia, South Carolina, Johnathan A. Engh provides care under an independent practice model. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
7045 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29212
Columbia, SC
Offering neurological surgery services in Columbia, South Carolina, Karl A Lozanne, M.D. operates outside of hospital employment. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
720 Rabon Rd, Columbia, SC 29203
Columbia, SC
Dr. Shannon is a neurosurgeon board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He has experience in brain and spine surgery, with a focus on minimally invasive and motion preserving spine surgery, as well as brain tumor surgery.
114 Gateway Corporate Blvd #110, Columbia, SC 29203
Columbia, SC
Nathan C. Davis, M.D. graduated with honors from Michigan State University with a bachelor's degree in physiology, earning early entrance into medical school through their Medical Scholars program. He completed his medical degree with honors from the Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus, OH. Dr. Davis completed his neurological surgery residency as well as a fellowship in Neurocritical care at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. There, he served as chief for two yea
114 Gateway Corporate Blvd Suite 230, Columbia, SC 29203
Columbia, SC
Offering neurological surgery services in Columbia, South Carolina, Seth S. Molloy, D.O. operates outside of hospital employment. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
1910 Blanding St, Columbia, SC 29201
Columbia, SC
The Surgery Center at Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery The Surgery Center at Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery is focused on providing the highest level of care and communication to our patients, physician specialists and their staff. We greatly value our patients and their families’ confidence in entrusting us with their safety, comfort, and convenience while we provide optimal clinical care. The physicians at The Surgery Center at Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery enjoy a partners
1930 Blanding St, Columbia, SC 29201
Greenville, SC
Adam R Mathes maintains a private neurological surgery practice in Greenville, South Carolina, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
3 St Francis Dr # 490, Greenville, SC 29601
Greenville, SC
Board-Certified and awarded Neurosurgeon. General neurosurgery, minimally invasive spinal surgery. Implantation of deep brain stimulation devices. Treatment of tumors in the brain and spinal cord. Movement, mood disorders, and epilepsy. Traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries. Spinal conditions & disorders including bulging discs, ruptured discs, slipped vertebrae, arthritic bone or fractures. Nerve Injuries including nerve compression. Nerve injuries causing numbness or weakness in the face, a
220 Roper Mountain Rd Ext, Greenville, SC 29615
Greenville, SC
Practicing neurological surgery in Greenville, South Carolina, Dr. Alfred Nelson offers care through an owner-operated medical office. Physicians interested in this practice can inquire by phone.
109 Doctors Dr, Greenville, SC 29605
Greenville, SC
Earl C Troup, MD operates a physician-owned neurological surgery practice in Greenville, South Carolina, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
3 St Francis Dr # 490, Greenville, SC 29601
Greenville, SC
Located in Greenville, South Carolina, Jan Vargas, MD delivers neurological surgery care through an independently managed medical practice. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
109 Doctors Dr, Greenville, SC 29605
Greenville, SC
Michael N. Bucci, MD brings neurological surgery expertise to patients in Greenville, South Carolina through a physician-owned practice. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
3 St Francis Dr # 490, Greenville, SC 29601
Greenville, SC
Practicing neurological surgery in Greenville, South Carolina, Samuel K Asante offers care through an owner-operated medical office. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
3 St Francis Dr # 490, Greenville, SC 29601
Irmo, SC
Dr. Seth Molloy is a neurosurgeon practicing in Lexington, SC.
1013 Lake Murray Blvd, Irmo, SC 29063
Ladson, SC
Based in Ladson, South Carolina, Dr. Mike Tyler, MD runs an independently owned neurological surgery practice focused on direct physician-patient relationships. Services extend to surgical procedures. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
9565 Hwy 78 Building 100, Ladson, SC 29456
Ladson, SC
Dr. Sabino DAgostino is a board-certified Neurosurgeon specializing in minimally invasive spinal surgery. He completed his neurosurgical training at MUSC and has spent time training abroad in northern Italy. He is well known for his expertise in robotic spine surgery. He enjoys exploring minimally invasive devices aimed at avoiding or delaying spinal fusion. He treats neck and back pain, sciatica, herniated disks, degenerative spinal disease, neuropathy, numbness and tingling of the arms or legs
9565 Hwy 78 Building 100, Ladson, SC 29456
Lexington, SC
Practicing neurological surgery in Lexington, South Carolina, Karl A Lozanne offers care through an owner-operated medical office. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
109 Park Pl Ct, Lexington, SC 29072
Lexington, SC
Practicing neurological surgery in Lexington, South Carolina, Seth S. Molloy offers care through an owner-operated medical office. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
109 Park Pl Ct, Lexington, SC 29072
Mt Pleasant, SC
Dr. Cuddy graduated from Albany Medical College and completed his internship in general surgery and residency in neurological surgery at the Medical University of South.
3510 N Hwy 17 #220, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466
Mt Pleasant, SC
Dr Bailey has been a member of the Charleston medical community for more than 23 years.
3510 N Hwy 17 #220, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466
Mt Pleasant, SC
A solo neurological surgery practitioner in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina, Clayton Haldeman provides care under an independent practice model. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
3510 N Hwy 17 #220, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466
Mt Pleasant, SC
George H. Khoury, MD operates a physician-owned neurological surgery practice in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Beyond neurological surgery, the office offers surgical procedures. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
3510 N Hwy 17 #220, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466
Mt Pleasant, SC
Dr Steichen graduated with honors from Harvard Medical School and completed his internship in general surgery and residency in neurosurgery at Harvard’s Massachusetts .
3510 N Hwy 17 #220, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466
Mt Pleasant, SC
Offering neurological surgery services in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina, R. Morgan Stuart, MD operates outside of hospital employment. Services extend to surgical procedures. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
3510 N Hwy 17 #220, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466
Mt Pleasant, SC
Offering neurological surgery services in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina, Thomas S. Anderson, M.D. operates outside of hospital employment. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
1625 Hospital Dr, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
North Charleston, SC
Byron N. Bailey, MD operates a physician-owned neurological surgery practice in North Charleston, South Carolina, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
9165 University Blvd Ste 200, North Charleston, SC 29406
North Charleston, SC
Located in North Charleston, South Carolina, Dr. Jason M. Highsmith, MD delivers neurological surgery care through an independently managed medical practice. The practice also provides surgical procedures. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
7301 Rivers Ave #242, North Charleston, SC 29406
North Charleston, SC
Sabino D'Agostino operates a neurological surgery medical office in North Charleston, South Carolina, outside of hospital employment. Contact by phone to discuss potential employment or buy-in opportunities.
9313 Medical Plaza Dr # 305, North Charleston, SC 29406
Rock Hill, SC
Joseph Cheatle, MD provides neurological surgery services from a privately held practice in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
937 Riverwalk Parkway #101, Rock Hill, SC 29730
Rock Hill, SC
About Carolina NeuroSurgery & Spine Associates Carolina NeuroSurgery & Spine Associates, established in 1940, is one of the Oldest and now Largest private neurosurgical practices in the country. The group consists of 52 physicians, 42 advanced practice providers, and over 500 employees. Now with 11 office locations spanning the Carolinas, over 230,000 patients annually receive individualized brain and spine care. The medical group provides brain and spine care services to include adult and pedia
937 Riverwalk Parkway #101, Rock Hill, SC 29730
Rock Hill, SC
Ryan Gianatasio, MD provides neurological surgery services from a privately held practice in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Additional capabilities include brain and nervous system care and diagnostic imaging. Call the practice directly to ask about current physician openings or partnership opportunities.
200 S Herlong Ave suite e, Rock Hill, SC 29732
Rock Hill, SC
Offering neurological surgery services in Rock Hill, South Carolina, S. Taylor Jarrell, MD operates outside of hospital employment. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
937 Riverwalk Parkway #101, Rock Hill, SC 29730
Spartanburg, SC
Christopher Chittum maintains a private neurological surgery practice in Spartanburg, South Carolina, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
1330 Boiling Springs Rd Suite 1600, Spartanburg, SC 29303
Spartanburg, SC
Board-Certified and awarded Neurosurgeon. General neurosurgery, minimally invasive spinal surgery. Implantation of deep brain stimulation devices. Treatment of tumors in the brain and spinal cord. Movement, mood disorders, and epilepsy. Traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries. Spinal conditions & disorders including bulging discs, ruptured discs, slipped vertebrae, arthritic bone or fractures. Nerve Injuries including nerve compression. Nerve injuries causing numbness or weakness in the face, a
1330 Boiling Springs Rd Suite 1600, Spartanburg, SC 29303
Summerville, SC
Dr. Cuddy graduated from Albany Medical College and completed his internship in general surgery and residency in neurological surgery at the Medical University of South.
300 Callen Blvd #200, Summerville, SC 29486
Summerville, SC
Byron N. Bailey, MD provides neurological surgery services from a privately held practice in Summerville, South Carolina. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
300 Callen Blvd #200, Summerville, SC 29486
Summerville, SC
Clayton Haldeman sees patients at a private neurological surgery office in Summerville, South Carolina, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
300 Callen Blvd #200, Summerville, SC 29486
Summerville, SC
Curtis Worthington, MD operates a physician-owned neurological surgery practice in Summerville, South Carolina, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
300 Callen Blvd #200, Summerville, SC 29486
Summerville, SC
Dr. Khoury is a long-term member of the lowcountry healthcare community. He completed his residency and internship in neurological surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). He is board certified in neurological surgery and has advanced expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of brain and spinal abnormalities, specializing in neurological surgery of the cervical, lumbar and thoracic spines. Dr. Khoury holds leadership positions in the South Carolina Spine Society and the South
300 Callen Blvd #200, Summerville, SC 29486
Summerville, SC
Located in Summerville, South Carolina, Guilherme Porto, MD delivers neurological surgery care through an independently managed medical practice. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
300 Callen Blvd #200, Summerville, SC 29486
West Columbia, SC
Avery L. Buchholz, MD provides neurological surgery services from a privately held practice in West Columbia, South Carolina. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
222 E Medical Ln #200, West Columbia, SC 29169
West Columbia, SC
Practicing neurological surgery in West Columbia, South Carolina, Dr. Charles P. Toussaint offers care through an owner-operated medical office. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
222 E Medical Ln #200, West Columbia, SC 29169
West Columbia, SC
Gunter Brett C MD operates a physician-owned neurological surgery practice in West Columbia, South Carolina, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
146 N Hospital Dr 120 A, West Columbia, SC 29169
West Columbia, SC
Johnathan A. Engh, MD, FAANS provides neurological surgery services from a privately held practice in West Columbia, South Carolina. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
146 E Hospital Dr # 240, West Columbia, SC 29169
West Columbia, SC
Scott Boyd maintains a private neurological surgery practice in West Columbia, South Carolina, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
222 E Medical Ln #200, West Columbia, SC 29169
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You can read the contract once you know what else is out there. This directory is what else is out there. 89 neurological surgery groups in South Carolina, physician-owned, cross-referenced against the NPPES NPI Registry. Start here.
You're looking at 61 physician-owned neurological surgery practices in South Carolina. I sourced all of them from the NPPES NPI Registry and filtered out everything that doesn't meet the standard of independent physician ownership. Hospital systems, academic centers, staffing agencies, and corporate-acquired practices are not on this list. Each entry includes the practice address, phone, website, and NPI number. The coverage spans 13 cities statewide.
The reason this matters is that job boards don't distinguish between an independent neurological surgery practice and a corporate medical group. They list them side by side, identical formatting, identical apply buttons. But the compensation model, the call schedule, the equity path, and the long-term upside are completely different depending on who owns the practice. This page separates the two. You can work through the list, contact practices directly, and skip the recruiter entirely.
South Carolina's physician-owned neurological surgery directory lists 61 practice locations across 10 cities. The largest groups include Byron N. Bailey, MD (4 locations), Brian G. Cuddy, MD (3 locations), and Clayton Haldeman, MD (3 locations).
None of the neurological surgery practices listed in South Carolina carry a PE-Backed or Corporate-Acquired flag. All listings in this directory are physician-owned independent practices verified through NPPES.
Practices span 10 cities including Anderson, Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville.
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Daniel Aragón, MD, MBAThere are 61 physician-owned neurological surgery private practices in South Carolina, verified against the NPPES NPI Registry. All are independently operated. Hospital-employed, government, corporate, and academic positions are excluded.
A physician-owned practice is one where licensed physicians hold controlling ownership of the business entity. This is distinct from hospital employment, corporate medical groups, or private equity-backed practices where non-physician entities control the business.
The Corporate-Acquired flag means the practice was historically physician-owned but has since been acquired by a corporate entity such as Optum. The MSO-Affiliated flag means the practice uses a Management Services Organization for billing and administration while physicians retain practice-level ownership.
South Carolina's physician-owned neurological surgery practices include Carolina Neurosurgery and Spine Associates (Rock Hill) and Lowcountry Neurosurgery (Charleston).
NPPES is the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System, a federal database maintained by CMS. Every practice in this directory has an active NPI record in NPPES, confirming it is a registered U.S. medical practice.
Yes, in markets with sufficient case volume and favorable payer mix. Neurosurgery private practice requires a group of sufficient size to share call and operating costs, direct commercial payer contracts above Medicare rates, and ideally ASC or spine surgery center ownership to capture facility fees. Malpractice premiums in neurosurgery are among the highest in medicine ($100,000-$300,000+ annually), confirm whether the practice covers this cost or whether it is deducted from physician compensation before evaluating the net income.
| Physician-Owned | Hospital-Employed | Corporate / PE-Backed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who controls the practice | Physicians | Health system | Non-physician entity |
| Non-compete scope | Narrower, negotiable | Broad | Very broad |
| Partnership / buy-in path | Common | Rare | Rare |
| Call schedule flexibility | Higher | Variable | Lower |
| Productivity bonus upside | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Included in this directory | Yes | No | Flagged |
This directory is maintained by Daniel Aragón, MD, MBA, a physician who just walked this path. All listings are pulled from the NPPES NPI Registry (CMS.gov), the federal database of all U.S. medical providers. Hospital-employed, corporate, and government-operated positions are excluded. Last updated: .
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