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Dr. Brett Gunter, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 58
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Dr. Brett Gunter, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Columbia, SC.
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Dr. Brett Gunter, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 58
Columbia, SC
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. Brett Gunter, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Columbia, SC.
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Dr. Brett Gunter, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Columbia, SC and has 33 years experience. They graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine in 1991 and completed a residency at University Tenn College of Medicine.They currently practice at MUSC Health Neurosurgery Columbia Medical Park NE and are affiliated with MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown and Lexington Medical Center. Dr. Gunter has experience treating conditions like Myelopathy among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Gunter received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 60 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Gunter is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Locations

  1. 1 MUSC Health Neurosurgery Columbia Medical Park NE
    114 Gateway Corporate Blvd Ste 230, Columbia, SC 29203
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Experience and Background Check

Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Disc Replacement
Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Disc Replacement
Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Disc Replacement
Back Pain
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Radiculopathy
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylolisthesis
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Spinal Fusion
Acoustic Neuroma
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Astrocytoma
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Brain Disorders
Brain Injury
Broken Neck
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Compressed Spinal Cord
Craniopharyngioma
Fracture
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Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Low Back Pain
Medulloblastoma
Meningiomas
Myelomalacia
Osteosarcoma
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Rasmussen's Syndrome
Schwannoma
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Tarlov Cyst
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spina Bifida
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Thrombosis
Torticollis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Upper Back Pain
Vertebral Column Tumors
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Brain Surgery
Craniectomy
Craniotomy
Herniated Disc Surgery
Neurostimulation
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spine Fracture Treatment

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gunter
3.0
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5 Stars (28)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (29)

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Sep 07, 2023
He did back surgery on my L4-L5. I have had NO more back pain since 2015. Excellent surgeon.
PJC — Sep 07, 2023
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Brett Gunter, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Columbia, SC and has over 32 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine in 1991. He specializes in Neurosurgery.
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    1992
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Tenn College of Medicine
    1998
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Brett Gunter, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Gunter's profile.

Dr. Brett Gunter, MD is affiliated with MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown and Lexington Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Brett Gunter, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Dr. Gunter has over 33 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown

    2435 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC

  • Lexington Medical Center

    2720 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC

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