John Steichen, MD
Brain and Tumor NeurosurgerySpine SurgeryNeurosurgery
Highlights
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleHospital Affiliations
- Roper St Francis Berkeley Hospital
- Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital
- Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital
- Roper Hospital
About John Steichen
Professional Statement
Dr. John Steichen graduated with honors from Harvard Medical School and completed his internship in general surgery and residency in neurosurgery at Harvard’s Massachusetts General Hospital. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgery and a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Steichen moved to Charleston in 2003 after practicing as a clinical neurosurgeon in the Upstate of South Carolina.
His expertise lies in providing individualized, state-of-the-art neurosurgical care to improve the well-being of patients with spinal and cranial disorders.
Practice Website
Locations
- Roper St. Francis Physician Partners Neurosurgery & Spine
- 2145 Henry Tecklenburg Drive, Suite 220, Charleston, SC 29414
- Get Directions
- phone: 843-723-8823
- fax: 843-606-8081
- Roper St. Francis Physician Partners Neurosurgery & Spine
- 3510 North Highway 17, Suite 220, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
- Get Directions
- phone: 843-723-8823
- fax: 843-606-8081
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Neurological Surgery, 1991
- Internship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Surgery (General Surgery), 1986
- Medical School: Harvard Medical School, 1985
Board Certifications
- Neurological Surgery: American Board of Neurological Surgery, 1995
Insurance
- Absolute Total Care
- Aetna
- BCBS SC
- BCBS SC Medicare Advantage
- BCBSSC Innovation Network
- Cigna HealthCare of South Carolina
- Cigna HealthSpring Medicare Advantage
- Clover Medicare Advantage
- Devoted Health Medicare Advantage
- Healthy Blue Choice Medicaid
- Humana Medicare Advantage
- MedCost
- Molina
- MultiPlan
- Select Health SC
- Tricare
- United HealthCare
- United HealthCare Medicare Advantage
- WellCare Medicare Advantage
Star Ratings
4.9 out of 5
129 ratingsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2025
I personally think he IS the best and I have had dealings with doctors in Sumter, Columbia.DoctorS in Sumter and Columbia would not touch my back.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2026
Dr Steichen did my first fusion 20 years ago. It was a complete success. His recommended surgical approach will solve my problem but not do more than needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/11/2025
He is very involved in my care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2026
Very knowledgeable, explained his findings, and recommended treatment. Completely impressed. Very satisfied with all aspects of this visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2025
Dr. Steichen was very helpful, patient, explained my MRI to me in ways I could understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
He is very thorough, knowledgeable and compationate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/6/2025
Dr. Steichen was very informative and encouraging about my need for surgery and the relief it would provide.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/10/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2025
I have already referred someone