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Dr. John Steichen, MD

Dr. John Steichen, MD

Neurosurgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. John Steichen, MD is a neurosurgeon in Mount Pleasant, SC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital and Roper Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 62 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (62 reviews)

Practice

3510 N Highway 17 Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
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Dr. Steichen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Steichen

4.2
62 ratings, 24 with a written review
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Simply the BEST!
Knowledge, professionalism, kindness, caring, wants the best for his patients!
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What could be improved
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Karen Schreiber – Feb 09, 2024
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Superb care and exceptional skill
Dr. Steichen is not only an exceptional neurosurgeon, he is also thoughtful and kind, which is an anomaly in his field. He is technically brilliant but also makes sure his patients have an understanding of their condition and the best treatment options for their recovery. I have unfortunately had too much experience with neurosurgeons in my lifetime from New York to California but Dr. Steichen stands out as the finest in his field. We are lucky to have someone with his skills here in S.C.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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GWS – May 18, 2022
Gws, thanks for your praise and kind comments... Read More
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With less than 24 hours notice, from the time of my husband’s fall and broken neck, to his transfer from ER downtown to Roper West Ashley neurosurgery floor, Dr. Steichen performed a very skillful surgery on a complex injury. Good follow-up with him and his cordial staff. We are most grateful.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jan 24, 2021
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I've been a patient since 2008. Dr. Steichen has the kindest,compassionate demeanor any patient would expect for a spine specialist. He goes above and beyond to make you feel that your in good hands. His staff is wonderful too!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Catherine Gener – Nov 16, 2019
Catherine, we're so glad that we were able to go... Read More
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Very professional but friendly explained everything well very happy with him and his staff
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Lisa Sarvay – Sep 17, 2019
Wow, thanks for the high star rating Lisa! This... Read More
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Dr. Steichen has the best bedside manner of any dr I have ever met ..He is the best Dr. I could have ever had .. he saved my life .48 hours after he met me he performed a 15 hour surgery removing a tumor growing down my spinal cord lining and compressing my my spinal cord until it was translucent .. I had a week to live with out this surgery...He has performed 2 surgeries on me and one on my daughter when she was 16 and needed lower back surgery
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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Marchelle Taylor – Sep 08, 2019
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Thorough and demonstrates a high level of knowledge and expertise. Takes time to explain medical issues, risks/benefits of therapeutic options, and answer questions. Excellent outcome from the surgery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Jul 19, 2019
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Stay away please! Please get a second opinion before letting this man cut on you. It has been a snowball effect and now due to dealing with mrsa I am. On dialysis and have to crap in bag the rest of my life!!! a
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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You know who I am. 2009 surgery! – Jul 18, 2019
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Wonderful bedside and answered all questions.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Keith in Johns Island, SC – Jun 19, 2019
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Masterful in his understanding of how back surgery will help an individual patient. Predictions were right on, including timetables.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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May 10, 2019
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My visit was very professional. We were told everything going on with my back and what needed to be done. We were treated with the utmost respect. I will recommend him with out a doubt,
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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May 06, 2019
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excellent as always
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 01, 2019
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I found Dr. Steichen to be very professional, patient and pleasant. He allowed me the time to ask any questions. He was very thorough when going over my imaging results with me. He has a conservative approach to issues instead of rushing into surgery which I appreciate.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 12, 2019
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Absolutely the best medical treatment I could ask for and was provided. Dr. Steichen and Larry his assistant are the best in their field. A comforting mix of professionalism, cutting-edge procedures and reassuring bedside manner converge to make these guys betyer than I every believed possible. You can't go wrong with them!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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David C. in Charleston, SC – Feb 19, 2019
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An exceptional surgeon who clearly knows exactly what he is doing and carries out the procedure with a calm deliberation which gives comfort, not fear, to the patient. If I ever need any other neurosurgery I would come from anywhere to see Dr. Steichen
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Pamela H – Dec 04, 2018
Pamela, thank you for your kind review; we are... Read More
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Dr. Steichen is a blessing. I have a grade 4 glioblastoma multiforme brain tumor that he resected prior to chemo and radiation therapy. He is a talented and faith based, supportive surgeon who truly cares. I had a second opinion on oncology and trials from Duke University, which he and my oncologist supported. The experts at Duke noted that we had a truly gifted/skilled neurosurgeon as they rarely saw the degree of tumor resection he performed..... it matched their best.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Preston in Charleston, SC – Jun 27, 2017
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Dr. Steichen operated on my mother-in-law's spine a few years ago. Before the operation, he was very thorough in explaining the procedure and her recovery. She was in so much pain beforehand, and is virtually pain free now. Dr. Steichen is a wonderful and caring physician and I highly recommend him!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Mount Pleasant, SC – Mar 29, 2017
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I highly recommend Dr. Steichen for a Neurosurgeon. He has been my doctor for over 5 years and has performed back surgery as well as brain surgery. I have worked in the healthcare industry for 20 years and have had the opportunity to be in the OR with many surgeons. Dr. Steichen is one of the most talented surgeons Charleston has to offer. He is the BEST and that is why I chose him to do my surgeries. Patient care is his top priority and you will know that when you meet him. He's a blessing!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Charleston, SC – Nov 25, 2016
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I don't normally do surveys, but this doctor really helped me. I travelled a long way to see him and it was well worth it. I am out of pain now and my golf swing is almost where I left off. His office staff was great in getting me through "the system" quickly and efficiently at each visit. Kudos and thanks to Dr. Steichen and his staff.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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jennings in Charleston, SC – Nov 19, 2016
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When my husband had his accident, I thought he would never be able to work again. After a few months of therapy with Dr. Steichen at St. Francis hospital my husband was back on his feet and he was able to start work again. He is almost fully healed! He could have been paralyzed! Thank you Dr. Steichen!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Renee in Mount Pleasant, SC – Nov 19, 2016
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Dr. John Steichen, MD is a neurosurgeon in Mount Pleasant, SC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Roper St. Francis Berkeley...read more

  • Neurosurgery

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  • Harvard/mass General Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1986

  • Harvard Medical School

    Medical School, 1985

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1985

  • University Of California, Davis

    Undergraduate School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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    Practice

    Office3510 N Highway 17 Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
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    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 4:00pm
      • Sat: 12:00am - 12:00am
      • Sun: 12:00am - 12:00am
    • Directions
    (843) 723-8823

    Practice

    Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital2095 Henry Tecklenburg Dr Charleston, SC 29414
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    (843) 402-1000

    Practice

    Roper St. Francis Physician Partners Neurology2145 Henry Tecklenburg Dr Charleston, SC 29414
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    (843) 723-8823
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