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Dr. Stephen Gardner, MD

Dr. Stephen Gardner, MD

Neurosurgery*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Stephen Gardner, MD is a neurosurgeon in Greenville, SC and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1974. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital and Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (29 reviews)

Practice

105 Doctors Dr Greenville, SC 29605
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(864) 797-7150

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Gardner is affiliated with Prisma Health Patewood Hospital Greenville, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Gardner is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Gardner specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Gardner's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gardner

4.2
29 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 star
76%
76%
4 star
3%
3%
3 star
3%
3%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
17%
17%

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Awesome Doctor
Dr Gardner was referred to us on 2018 when my Son's VP SHUNT failed after 40 years being in place. He did an excellent job putting in a new one and after a year my son contracted an ileus in his gut which caused an infection in his shunt. After a 4 months stay in the hospital we finally came home. He was so caring and treated him like family. I love Dr Gardner
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
Karis' Angel – Dec 16, 2024
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Neurosurgeon
I had emergency surgery early on Palm Sunday, April 5, 2020 to remove blood clots of unknown origin in my brain. They had atrophied and could/would have traveled to my Carotid arteries with…
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
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Jeanne F. Staines – Apr 07, 2023
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Scary experience made better by caring doctor…
I don’t know that I have ever interacted with a finer doctor. Dr. Gardner has an excellent bedside manner coupled with all the medical experience to support patients in what can be very stressful situations. We met him at Greenville Memorial following some significant epidural issues during labor and delivery and the diagnosis of a minor brain bleed and he put us at ease and spoke to us in a way that was understandable and respectful. Could not be more thankful to have had him on our care team, and I know I am one of many when I see the reviews here.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Rachael Le Mee – Apr 16, 2022
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Our visit was in 1986. My husband was 26 and we found out he had a brain tumor. Thru a random recommendation for a good surgeon we got an appointment with Dr Gardner. There is not enough space fir me to say all the good things or experience we had with Dr Gardner. He is the best neurosurgeon as well as a wonderful human being. He cared for my husband as a person and stressed to us that my husbands well being was top priority even though we did not have insurance. He is the best in our opinion! We always recommend him to everyone!
What went well
  • 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
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Roger Townsend – Sep 29, 2021
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I've been going to Dr Gardner for 13 years. He's always been kind and professional. Her thoroughly explains your condition, the options you have, and he listens to your concerns. His staff is super friendly and supportive!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Christine P – Jul 29, 2019
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Rude, no bedside manner, spoke to me in a very unprofessional way after I was late to my appointment due to being in a car accident. My back surgery went awry and he was very rude to me regarding fixing it. I've never seen a doctor who was so unprofessional and spoke down to me and even to my family.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Apr 04, 2019
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Dr. Gardner was running late due to a hospital emergency. However, Sandy kept the patients updated and Dr. Gardner personally let us know when he had returned. I have previously written a review and have not changed how I feel about his care and treatment of patients. I have been going to him since 1985 and he has performed numerous successful surgeries on me.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 31, 2019
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Dr. Gardner has been my neurosurgeon for 8+ years. I only trust him. Listens to me and talks to me like a human. And his staff is the BEST!!! They are family with me.
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
Helpful
Addie in Wellford/Inman area, SC – Jul 13, 2018
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I would recommend anyone who has any neuro needs to visit Dr. Gardner. He did my first ACDF surgery in 2014 and I was extremely pleased with it. He will be doing another one on me here in the next couple of weeks. All if the office staff us friendly except for the financial lady Jamie. She was very rude to me on the phone and then got mad when she found out that Dr. Gardner was writing off 9 grand worth of fees for me so that I didn't have to pay anything up front to have my second surgery done
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
5 others found this helpful
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Shane Lyons in Westminster, SC – May 12, 2017
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Snide comments, talks down to patient, no bedside manner, treated us like we were bothering him when we were referred to him (we didn't ask for the referral), left office without finishing the appointment, then he confronted me in the lobby about what he did wrong.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Greenville, SC – Sep 21, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Stephen Gardner, MD is a neurosurgeon in Greenville, SC and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1974. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more

  • Neurosurgery

  • Neurological Spine Reconstructive Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Med College Va

    Fellowship Hospital, 1982

  • Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1982

  • Lsu Health Sciences Center New Orleans School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1974
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Gardner is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Prisma Health Orthopedics Trauma-Cross Creek105 Doctors Dr Greenville, SC 29605
    1
    Office300 E McBee Ave Greenville, SC 29601
    2

    Practice

    Office109 Doctors Dr Greenville, SC 29605
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Prisma Health Patewood Hospital

      175 Patewood Dr
      Greenville, SC 29615
      Recipient of 10
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      81%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      8% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital

      830 S Buncombe Rd
      Greer, SC 29650
      Recipient of 5
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      83%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • St. Francis Downtown

      1 Saint Francis Dr
      Greenville, SC 29601
      Recipient of 18
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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