I am a board-certified Neurosurgeon and minimally invasive spine specialist practicing here in Charleston, SC. I have been in this community since 2002. I am writing this review to provide patients with a professional assessment of Dr. Arthurs technical abilities and patient care.
It might not be obvious to most patients, but sometimes surgeons from different specialties must work together to perform complex spinal surgeries. In the case of anterior lumbar spinal surgery, a spine surgeon will often need a vascular surgeon to perform the initial part of the surgery which provides access to the front of the spine. This is extremely delicate work and involves mobilizing the largest and most important blood vessels in the body. I have worked with many vascular surgeons over the years and, truth be told, they were all good…..otherwise I would have never worked with them. So how do I separate the good ones from the great ones?......its how they handle themselves in the most challenging situations. I think of it like a great pilot or the captain of a large ship – the weather is not always going to be perfect, but the great ones make it look easy even under the most adverse conditions. Dr. Arthurs is one of the greats and I have seen it with my own eyes. He is always meticulous and detail oriented. In the operating room, he is an incredible surgeon, and is technically gifted. The patients have seen improved outcomes as a result of his attention to detail.
We have shared many patients both in the OR and in the clinic. I always get positive feedback from the patients that we have shared. After meeting with Dr. Arthurs they leave feeling assured that they are in talented and caring hands.
I would not hesitate for even a second if I needed to send a family member to Dr. Arthurs. He would be my top choice all day long and without reservation!