Department of Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery • Charleston, SC
Ratings by platform
- Roper St. Francis Healthcare and MUSC Health provider profiles: Average ratings generally range from 4.7 to 4.9 out of 5 across various providers in the region (Individual provider ratings are based on sample sizes ranging from approximately 40 to over 200 reviews each)
What patients say
Patients praise
- High levels of surgeon expertise and clinical knowledge
- Compassionate and professional patient interactions
- Clear explanations of complex medical information and imaging
- Successful surgical outcomes reported by patients
Common complaints
- Difficulty scheduling appointments or reaching office staff
- Occasional reports of feeling rushed during appointments
- Perceived lack of communication regarding follow-ups or post-procedure plans
In patients' words
"Dr. Cuddy seems to have very little time or patience with discussing my issues with me... On the other hand, he also seems to be a knowledgeable and informed surgeon."
— Roper St. Francis Provider Review (2026)"Dr. Steichen was very helpful, patient, explained my MRI to me in ways I could understand."
— Roper St. Francis Provider Review (2025)"It is now March 2nd and I still have not heard a thing... I’ve called the number on all his websites and I still get Roper Rep. Or no one answers at all."
— WebMD Review for Dr. Steichen"Dr. Neal is a truly outstanding physician. His compassion and concern for my health exceeded expectations. He went above and beyond to address my needs."
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