Department of Neurosurgery

Neurosurgery • Charleston, SC

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The Department of Neurosurgery at MUSC College of Medicine in Charleston, SC offers neurosurgical care through a collaborative team including specialists in neurosurgery, neurology, neuroendovascular surgery, radiation oncology, and related fields. The department operates specialized programs including a Brain & Spine Tumor Program, Comprehensive Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center, Gamma Knife Center, and Spine Center, utilizing advanced technologies and integrating clinical research into patient care.

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Clinic Type

Neurosurgery

Address

Clinical Science Building MSC 606 96 Jonathan Lucas St, Rm 301 Charleston, SC 29425

Phone

843-792-7700

Email

bradyk@musc.edu

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://medicine.musc.edu/departments/neurosurgery

Services Offered

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Team

Dr. Sunil Patel, board certified in neurological surgery; fellowship training in skull base surgery, cerebrovascular surgery, and microneurosurgery — Chair & Professor, Neurosurgery

Insurance & Payment

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FAQs

How can I schedule an appointment?

To schedule an appointment, call: 843-792-7700

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

Roper St. Francis Healthcare and MUSC Health provider profiles: Average ratings generally range from 4.7 to 4.9 out of 5 across various providers in the region (Individual provider ratings are based on sample sizes ranging from approximately 40 to over 200 reviews each)

Patients praise

High levels of surgeon expertise and clinical knowledge
Compassionate and professional patient interactions
Clear explanations of complex medical information and imaging
Successful surgical outcomes reported by patients

Common complaints

Difficulty scheduling appointments or reaching office staff
Occasional reports of feeling rushed during appointments
Perceived lack of communication regarding follow-ups or post-procedure plans

"Dr. Cuddy seems to have very little time or patience with discussing my issues with me... On the other hand, he also seems to be a knowledgeable and informed surgeon."

— Roper St. Francis Provider Review (2026)

"Dr. Steichen was very helpful, patient, explained my MRI to me in ways I could understand."

— Roper St. Francis Provider Review (2025)

"It is now March 2nd and I still have not heard a thing... I’ve called the number on all his websites and I still get Roper Rep. Or no one answers at all."

— WebMD Review for Dr. Steichen

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026. Own this clinic? Claim or correct this listing.