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Comprehensive Spine Care Solutions in Greenwood, SC
South Carolina Spine Center is a multidisciplinary spine care facility dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-centered treatment for back and neck pain. Established in 2003, our center emphasizes nonsurgical options as the first line of treatment, including spinal injections and specialized physical therapy programs. Our team of fellowship-trained neurosurgeons, board-certified physiatrists, and spine therapists work collaboratively under one roof to deliver coordinated care. We utilize cutting-edge technology like the iCT BrainSuite for surgical navigation and COOLIEF for advanced pain management. Our clinical approach prioritizes evidence-based practices, with a documented six-week nonsurgical protocol before considering surgical interventions.The center has earned recognition as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery and maintains membership in the Spine Center Network. Our facility integrates diagnostic imaging, therapy gyms, and operating rooms to streamline patient care. We track and publish clinical outcomes to demonstrate our commitment to quality and transparency. Our physicians hold faculty appointments at The Medical University of South Carolina, reflecting our dedication to advancing spine care education and research.
Services
Spine Surgery
Physical Therapy
Injection Therapy
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Diagnostic Imaging
Artificial Disc Replacement
Scoliosis Treatment
Pain Management
Neurosurgical Consultation
Spinal Rehabilitation
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- Fellowship-trained neurosurgeons with advanced spine specialization
- Integrated use of iCT BrainSuite surgical navigation technology
- Multidisciplinary team approach with all specialists under one roof
- Documented six-week nonsurgical treatment protocol before surgery
- Clinical outcome reporting for quality transparency and improvement
Associations and certifications
- Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery
What people say
Pain free after surgery
Back to work quickly
Successful return to activity
Expertise in complex cases
Advanced technology available
Services
Spine Surgery
Our fellowship-trained neurosurgeons specialize in complex spinal procedures including herniated disc repair, scoliosis correction, and spinal tumor removal. We utilize minimally invasive techniques that reduce recovery time and improve surgical precision. Our surgical team has pioneered advanced approaches like artificial disc replacement and VariLift technology for spinal curvature restoration.
Physical Therapy
Customized physical therapy programs address back and neck pain through targeted exercises and manual therapy. Our specialized therapists focus on improving mobility, strengthening core muscles, and preventing future injuries. Treatment includes access to on-site therapy gyms with equipment designed for spinal rehabilitation and pain management.
Injection Therapy
Advanced injection techniques provide diagnostic information and pain relief for spinal conditions. Services include epidural steroid injections, facet joint injections, and COOLIEF cooled radiofrequency ablation. These procedures help identify pain sources while offering therapeutic benefits for patients with chronic back or neck pain.
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Our surgeons employ tubular retractors and specialized instruments to perform spine procedures through small incisions. This approach reduces tissue damage, blood loss, and recovery time compared to traditional open surgery. Patients often return home the same day with less postoperative pain and faster functional recovery.
Diagnostic Imaging
Comprehensive diagnostic services include on-site X-ray, MRI, and EMG testing for accurate spinal condition assessment. Our imaging capabilities enable rapid diagnosis of disc problems, nerve compression, and structural abnormalities. The iCT BrainSuite system provides real-time 3D imaging during surgical procedures for enhanced precision.
People
Karl Boellert
Board-Certified Physiatrist
Specializes in non-surgical spine care with fellowship training in spinal injections. Focuses on physical medicine and rehabilitation for back and neck pain management.
Michael P.B. Kilburn
Fellowship-Trained Neurosurgeon
Board-certified neurological surgeon specializing in complex spinal procedures. Faculty member at The Medical University of South Carolina with expertise in cervical spine surgery.
Sumeer Lal
Fellowship-Trained Neurosurgeon
Specializes in advanced spine surgery techniques with focus on minimally invasive approaches and complex spinal reconstructions for deformities and tumors.
John Cole IV
Fellowship-Trained Neurosurgeon
Provides expert surgical treatment for spinal conditions with additional training in complex spine pathologies and deformity corrections through minimally invasive techniques.
Mathew Gowans
Board-Certified Physiatrist
Focuses on non-surgical management of spine disorders through comprehensive rehabilitation programs and interventional pain management techniques.
Questions
What makes South Carolina Spine Center different from other spine clinics?
We offer a multidisciplinary approach with all specialists under one roof, including fellowship-trained surgeons, physiatrists, and spine therapists using advanced technology.
Do you offer second opinions for spine surgery recommendations?
Yes, we provide comprehensive second opinions evaluating all treatment options, including potential nonsurgical alternatives and minimally invasive surgical approaches.
What advanced technologies do you use for spine care?
We utilize iCT BrainSuite for real-time surgical navigation, COOLIEF for pain management, and minimally invasive techniques with tubular retractors for spinal procedures.
How do you approach nonsurgical spine treatment?
Our six-week nonsurgical protocol includes physical therapy, spinal injections, and rehabilitation programs before considering surgical options for most conditions.
What spine conditions do you treat?
We treat herniated discs, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, neck/back pain, spinal tumors, and complex spinal deformities using both surgical and nonsurgical methods.
Are your surgeons fellowship-trained?
Yes, all our neurosurgeons have completed additional fellowship training in spine surgery, representing the highest level of medical education in this specialty.
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Reviews (7)
Marsha Cox
Jun 14, 2021
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I hope Dr. Boellert has learned how to check reflexes with a reflex hammer. It doesn't work through a hunting boot and it's especially shameful when it's done in the presence of 2 RNs. I would love to see what he charted.
Miss Bailey
Apr 26, 2021
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I recently moved back to greenwood. Needed a Dr for my back and neck. I had been under Dr. Scott care in Spartanburg. He sent me for injections. I have a phobia of Needles. I still was in so much pain that they gave me a mild sedative and would perform my injections. The specialist in Spartanburg said there was nothing else he could do bc the injections did not help. Since then I have been living in constant pain. I reached out to Dr. Boeller and he did an injection without sedating me. I had an anxiety attack and they just watched. Didnt try to comfort me or help. Now he wanna put a block in without
Jessica Chepa
Aug 30, 2020
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The people I spoke with were very kind and polite! The Spine Institute was highly recommended so I was looking for a second opinion. Just be aware that if you have had surgery in the last year they will not even consider you as a patient. As a local Nurse Practitioner I find this very disconcerting that I could not even get an appointment after the referral coordinator presented my information to the surgeon. Mind you the issue I needed to be seen for was for a completely different level of the spine and not even the same side as a previous surgery. I can't imagine the surgeons I work with declining
Tracy Steffner
Jun 06, 2020
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I love the Doctors and Nurses here. The care and knowledge they offer are above amazing!!!! Recently had back surgery by one of their amazing doctors. Couldn't ask for any better
Debbie Tyner
Jan 16, 2020
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I gave them 1 star because I didn't have the option of no . I have dealt with a lot of Dr. offices but have never dealt with one like this one. You have to leave a message if you need an appointment and someone will supposedly call you with 24-72 hours. It has been 168 hours and no one has returned my call! I called them 3 times, 72 hours between calls and no one could find the time to return my call, really!! Would not recommend this office to anyone. If you need an orthopedic Dr. call Piedmont Orthopedic in Greenville you can actually speak to a real person and get an appointment on the spot
Allen Perry
Oct 10, 2018
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If people say these folks are rude Ive never had it. I have dealt with them 6 months after a lumbar fusion surgery and dr all is awesome and his staff is great. Who doesnt get a little snippy dealing with lots of rude people in person Ive seen how the general public is first hand in the office. Good folks and a great experience I was almost paralyzed and now walk. Yes I have difficulty but its better than before
Tony Moody
Oct 06, 2018
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I went to Spine Center from referral from.ER Was immediately placed on medication for pain Was having severe pain in upper legs and groin I could not walk any distance or stand for any period of time Next visit he withdrew most medication and set me up for shots in back which I did My diagnosis was deteriorating spine with 2 protruding disk said all he could do is refer me to Pain Managment or Surgeon I chose pain management and was told they would contact me 5 weeks later no contact medication depleted I called again talking to his nurse She told me Pain Center was to contact me I informed her
