Neurosurgery

Greenville Hospital System offers comprehensive neurosurgical services for both adults and children. Our experienced medical team uses the latest technologies and procedures to diagnose and treat disorders and injuries of the brain, spine and peripheral nerves.

Now a part of University Medical Group, Southeastern Neurosurgical & Spine & Spine Institute(SENSI) has been serving patients in upstate South Carolina since 1969. For an appointment, call (864) 454-4600.

Mission

The goal of Southeastern Neurosurgical & Spine Institute is to provide exceptional medical care to patients with neurosurgical and spinal problems. Our mission is to offer that care in a professional manner with compassion, integrity, and timeliness while maintaining the highest standards for diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical techniques in our profession. Patient and referring physician satisfaction is our primary objective.

Full Range of New Surgical Services

Spine Surgery

A full range of simple and complex reconstructive spinal surgery services are provided with the use of the latest techniques and instrumentation.

Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors

Surgical treatment of a wide variety of benign and malignant tumors of the brain and spinal cord is performed in association with our medical and radiation oncology colleagues.

Vascular Brain Disorders

Cerebrovascular disorders including cerebral aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, carotid artery disease, and strokes are treated in association with a team of interventional neuroradiologists.

Pediatric Neurosurgery

Hydrocephalus, spasticity, craniosynostosis, brain tumors, and contential malformations of the brain and spinal cord are treated by our fellowship-trained pediatric neurosurgeons.

Peripheral Nerve Disorders

Surgical treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar neuropathy, post-traumatic pain syndrome, sympathectomies for pain relief, and brachial plexus legions are performed.

Trigeminal Neuralgia

A variety of procedures for the relief of trigeminal neuralgia are available.

Our Medical Team

The members of our team are residency-and fellowship-trained at nationally recognized neurosurgical programs. We are board certified or board eligible in neurosurgery, and maintain membership in the American Association of the Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons and multiple clinical specialty organizations related to neurosurgery. In addition, we attend ongoing programs to insure our knowledge of the newest technologies and treatments.

  • Stephen R. Gardner, M.D., F.A.C.S.
  • Philip J. Hodge, M.D.
  • John K. Johnson, M.D., F.A.C.S.
  • Charles C. Kanos, M.D. F.A.C.S.
  • Alfred T. Nelson, M.D. F.A.C.S.
  • E. Christopher Troup, M.D.