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Steven Poletti, M.D.
Southeastern Spine Institute
Orthopedics: Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Disc Replacement
Mt. Pleasant, SC
4.8
1732 Ratings
478 Comments
Dr. Steven Poletti has been board-certified by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons since 1994. He has served as President of both the South Carolina Spine Society and the South Carolina Orthopedic Association.
4.8
1732 Ratings
478 Comments
Dr. Steven Poletti has been board-certified by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons since 1994. He has served as President of both the South Carolina Spine Society and the South Carolina Orthopedic Association.
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Southeastern Spine Institute
1625 Hospital Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Dr. Steven Poletti came to the Southeastern Spine Institute (SSI) more than 20 years ago as the first physician to join founder Dr. Donald R. Johnson II. Since then, SSI has grown to 18 physicians and physician assistants working together in a spine-only practice.
SSI’s three-acre independent medical campus includes two 22,000-square-foot buildings filled with state-of-the-art equipment, physical therapy facilities, a pain management department, three MRIs and South Carolina’s only accredited ambulatory surgery center (ASC) dedicated specifically to back and neck surgery.
EDUCATION AND BACKGROUND
Dr. Poletti graduated with honors from the University of California Medical School in 1985. He completed his internship and residency in General, Thoracic & Orthopedic Surgery at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina.
He was selected Chief Resident in Orthopedic Surgery at Duke University in 1991. His appointment followed a fellowship with renowned spine surgeon, the late Dr. David Selby, founder of the North American Spine Society.
BOARD CERTIFICATION AND ASSOCIATIONS
Dr. Poletti has been board certified by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons since 1994. He has served as President of both the South Carolina Spine Society and the South Carolina Orthopedic Association. In addition, he has been active in the following organizations:
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Medical Association
- Charleston County Medical Society
- Charleston Orthopaedic Society
- North American Spine Society
- Piedmont Orthopedic Society
- South Carolina Medical Association
A LIFE IN SPINE MEDICINE
Dr. Poletti, together with Dr. Johnson, performed the first Micro Endoscopic Discectomy and the first Artificial Disc Replacement in South Carolina. The two also collaborated to develop the minimally invasive Globus Percutaneous spine fixation system. They continue to work with medical research companies to bring the latest technology and cutting-edge advancements to spine medicine and to you.
In 2012, the industry-renowned Becker’s Spine Review ranked Dr. Poletti as one of the top 200 spine surgeons in the United States — and the only one selected from South Carolina.
Dr. Poletti, his wife Manda and their four children live on Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina.
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Dr.Lane his PA is great!
I have been a patient of Dr. Poletti’s since 1/2/2003. I have total trust in him and his judgement of my spinal needs.
Outstanding surgeon. Listening skills are outstanding. Technical knowledge off the chart.
Great results from 2 surgeries. Spends quality time before and after surgery . Very professional!
Best Doctor ever went to. a good Doctor and a friend since 1992. When a doctor looks out for his patients like Doctor Stephen polletti, you got to call him my friend.
Many thanks to Dr Poletti & his staff for their professionalism & caring during my time of office visits.
Dr. Poletti is the quintessential physician. He took his time, was totally interested in what I was explaining. He was very deliberate in explaining to me his diagnosis and writing it out for me. Could not have gone better. I feel Very confident in him.
Excellent physician. Knowledgeable and caring. Everything you could ask for in a doctor.
Very knowledgeable doctor and very easy to talk with. He is one of the rare doctors in that he never seems to be in a hurry to get to his next pay, even though he will treat them the same.
He is absolutely a gem. Has done 2 surgeries on me and has been very compassionate and prompt in answering my questions.