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Dr. Steven Poletti, MD

Dr. Steven Poletti, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Steven Poletti, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Mount Pleasant, SC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Poletti has extensive experience in Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures. He graduated from University of California at Berkeley in 1985. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 45 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (45 reviews)

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Locations

Southeastern Spine Institute

Southeastern Spine Institute1625 Hospital Dr Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Poletti specializes in the areas of Orthopedic Surgery & Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Recent ReviewsReviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews

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Dr. Poletti's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Poletti

4.6
45 ratings, 25 with a written review
5 star
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89%
4 star
2%
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3 star
0%
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2 star
2%
2%
1 star
7%
7%

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Very likely
Very friendly, happy to be getting some help after 6 months of being denied medical treatment
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
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Apr 07, 2025
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Always!
The staff and Dr. Poletti are always kind and understanding.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 18, 2025
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I would trust him with my family member.
Telehealth
I love visits from home it's personal and you're comfortable.
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
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Dec 05, 2024
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Excellent service!
Telehealth
Compassionate and kind staff.
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
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Nov 21, 2024
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Great people, who are well trained, and more than polite…
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
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Howard McGuirk – Oct 03, 2024
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Best their is in SC!
Dr Poletti had to go in and fix what 2 previous Drs couldn’t. I’ve had no pain since Poletti did what was my 3rd Back surgery. He’s leaps and bounds above any Dr in my area.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Frankie Mabrey – Mar 27, 2022
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Spinal stenosis
3 weeks agoNEW If you are looking for a surgeon who is good at his specialty, Dr. Poletti fits the bill. He did a great job with my severe spinal stenosis. But if you are looking for a surgeon with well-planned post-surgery follow up care in a timely manner, then definitely look elsewhere! Two weeks after my original surgery, I had follow-up visits but only with PAs. I did not even get a doctor visit at the hospital. The PA who came to the hospital could not even tell me whether I had had a fusion or not. On my 2 week post- surgery visit, again I saw PAs who told me they wanted to admit me immediately to the hospital for another surgery. They explained that they did not like the looks of the healing incision. I insisted on a follow up visit to see Dr. Poletti. He explained he needed to reopen the incision to clean and debride the incision. I reluctantly agreed. Before leaving the hospital, I was fitted with a wound vac that was to stay on a week.. Post second surgery, I again only saw
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Pat – Feb 03, 2022
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He’s an awesome doctor and helped my pain and very professional.
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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Sylvia – Dec 15, 2020
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a great doctor, I would recommend Dr. Poletti to family and friends.
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
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Sep 18, 2020
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Excellent experience with Dr. Polleti. Highly recommended.
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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Jul 11, 2020
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Dr. Poletti and team are knowledgeable, respectful of your time, professional and caring. I had several consultations up and down the east coast and had my mind set on what I did NOT want to have happen. After meeting with Dr. Poletti, learning the process and plan, the procedure I had was WAY more involved than I had wanted or anticipated but was the right course of action. The facility and staff were amazing. I greatly appreciate that they are very punctual and efficient when I go for an office visit.
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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REBECCA LARGE – Jul 09, 2020
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Dr. Polletti made everything very clear very understandable for a Lehman his staff was superb probably the best I’ve ever been involved with
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 08, 2020
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Totally Awesome Doctor and Surgeon, Excellent PA's. Very understanding and takes the time to talk to each patient. Words cannot express my satisfaction with Dr. Poletti.
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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Alex Saunders – Jul 08, 2020
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Very helpful and Lane was so compassionate and encouraging with this challenging chronic pain.
What went well
  • 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
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Tamra Campbell – Jun 16, 2020
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Dr. Poletti’s PA, Justin, was fantastic. He really listened. He thoroughly addressed my questions I couldn’t have been more honest and helpful!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 11, 2020
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I was in Dr Poletti office back in Oct 2018 with a bad back, he did x-rays and a MRI. After my appointment Dr Poletti told me he would get me in quickly if my back went out again. Well my back has been killing me for 18 days now and i have not yet send Dr Poletti. I called to make an appointment and they told me someone would call me. Well that took about a week and then they told me i need another MRI and someone will call me on 06-02 at 0850 to set that up. Its been a week since i had the call and still no MRI. I have called the office and left a message for Wendy and never got a call back. I called again a couple days later and left another message and i have still not got a call back. I have always had good experiences at Dr Poletti office and that's why i keep coming back. But i have to say i have never been treated this way at any doctors office. I am going to try one more time and if i don't get some answers i will go some where else. I am VERY disappointed.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Walter Michael Williams – Jun 09, 2020
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Dr. Poletti and his staff are top notch. My surgery went smoothly and my follow up visits have gone very well with his PA ,Justin Swain. I have had 3 surgeries over the years at SSI and I can't say enough good things about their care.
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
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emilie r cox – Jun 04, 2020
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DR POLETTI HAS ALWAYS BEEN AN AWESOME DOCTOR. HE TAKES HIS TIME AND REVIEW YOUR XRAYS. AND CONCERNS AND EXPLAIN EVERYTHING TO YOU IN A MANNER WHEN YOU FULLY UNDERSTANDS. HE LISTERNS TO YOU AND HEAR ABOUT YOUR PAINS AND DISCOMFORTS AND ADDRESSES THE ISSUES PROMPTLY. I WILL RECCOMMEND DOCTOR POLETTI TO ANYONE. HE IS AWESOME HIM ALONG WITH HIS GREAT TEAM AND 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
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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VICTOR BENJAMIN & LETIA BENJAMIN SPOUSE – Jun 04, 2020
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Dr. Poletti continues to make me feel I am his only patient. His medical acumen is unequaled and his personal attention and intimate knowledge of my condition gives me unquestioned confidence in his judgement and advice. He is the 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
What could be improved
No results
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Andy Savage – Jun 02, 2020
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Been on my journey with being injured on the job almost a year ago. Wish I would have been able to see him sooner.
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
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Patricia Holder – May 29, 2020
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Dr. Steven Poletti, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Mount Pleasant, SC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Poletti has extensive experience in Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures. He graduated from University of...read more
  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of California At Berkeley

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
Orthopedic Surgery
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