
Sunil J Patel MD
Brain & Spinal Tumor, Neurosurgical Spine Surgery, Skull Base
Professor of Neurological Surgery, Med University SC
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171 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29425
Phone+1 843-792-1414
Fax+1 843-792-9279
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Education & Training
UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1992 - 1993
Medical University of South CarolinaResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1986 - 1991
Medical University of South Carolina College of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1985 - 1986
Medical University of South CarolinaClass of 1985
Certifications & Licensure
SC State Medical License 1987 - 2027
MI State Medical License 2017 - 2022
GA State Medical License 2017 - 2019
FL State Medical License 2016 - 2018
ME State Medical License Active through 2018
American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2016
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2016
- Pfizer Humanist Award Medical University of South Carolina, 2008
Clinical Trials
- Safety & Radiation Distribution Study of Cotara® in Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme Start of enrollment: 2006 Nov 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Loss of the DCHS1 Intracellular Domain Expands Neurogenic Proliferation and Generates Van Maldergem-like Neurodevelopmental Defects.Kathryn Byerly, Cayla Wolfe, Magdalena Brei, Hannah Parris, Savannah Fisher
Cells. 2026-03-26 - Intraoperative elastography and spinal surgery: a systematic review of current and future applications in clinical and preclinical models.Parker Dhillon, Brian Fabian Saway, Audrey Galimba, Rishishankar Suresh, Thomas Eckert
The Ultrasound Journal. 2025-11-19 - 2 citationsComplex Genetics and Regulatory Drivers of Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: Insights from Genome-Wide Association Study Meta-analysis.Taylor Petrucci-Nelson, Sacha Guilhaumou, Takiy E Berrandou, Cortney Gensemer, Adrien Georges
Medrxiv. 2025-09-21
Journal Articles
- Expression of Renal Cell Markers and Detection of 3p Loss Links Endolymphatic Sac Tumor to Renal Cell Carcinoma and Warrants Careful Evaluation to Avoid Diagnostic Pit...Razvan Lapadat, Tuan Tran, Rachel Jester, Mary Richardson, Sunil Patel, Fausto J Rodriguez, Craig M Horbinski, BioMed Central
- Impact of a Residency-Integrated Wellness Program on Resident Mental Health, Sleepiness, and Quality of LifeKyle M Fargen, Sunil Patel, Raymond D Turner, Neurosurgery
- Preliminary Observations on the vasomotor responses to electrical stimulation of the ventrolateral surface of the human medullaPatel SJ, Krishna V, Nicholas J, Welzig C, Vera C, Neurosurgery, 7/1/2012
Other
- A Rare Case of Bobble-Head Doll SyndromeSunil Patel, MD, MUSC Health
http://musc.bcst.md/videos/a-rare-case-of-bobble-head-doll-syndrome
MUSC Health - 5/10/2017
Press Mentions
Young Uterine Cancer Patient Reflects on JourneyJuly 29th, 2024
EDS Researchers, Patients Meet for Thank-You Gathering for DonorsApril 7th, 2022
Futuristic Technology Maps Brain and Transforms Operating RoomSeptember 29th, 2020
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Other Languages
- Gujarati
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