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Dr. Edward Tavel Jr, MD

Dr. Edward Tavel Jr, MD

Pain Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Edward Tavel Jr, MD is a pain medicine physician in North Charleston, SC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Grand Strand Medical Center and Roper Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

2.8 Star Rating
Based on 44 reviews 2.8 Star Rating (44 reviews)

Practice

2695 Elms Plantation Blvd Ste A North Charleston, SC 29406
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Dr. Tavel Jr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tavel Jr

2.8
44 ratings, 16 with a written review
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Excellent doctor and staff
Very satisfied! I changed from Dr. Antonovich (whom I do not recommend) at Trident to Dr. Tavel. Dr. Tavel helped me more in one visit than Trident did in several. He listened intently and gave his expert advice as to what might the treatments be once all the MRI results were in. He was very kind to me and my family and took me seriously about my pain issues and resulting depression, even informing me that his office has therapy options as well. I felt listened to and that he took me seriously. He relieved a great deal of apprehension after two and a half years of pain due to a work accident and SI fusion. His PA was also very kind and thorough. My only regret was not going to him in the first place.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 09, 2025
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If possible the rating would be negative stars. Dr Tavel never physically assessed me. Failed to take into account long term existing condition. Did not listen to actual cause of condition requiring treatment Prescribed totally inappropriate treatment Could not get my name correct on the tablet prescription. Medical notes incorrectly and inaccurately completed Only interested in ticking boxes and favoring the insurance company to close the case as quickly as possible. Administration staff, and particularly the practice manager rude and unprofessional
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Nov 14, 2021
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I’m completely satisfied with Dr. Tavel. He has helped me so much with pain due to my scoliosis. Everyone here is very nice and they always help me with my pain. I totally trust Dr. Tavel’s treatment plan for me.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Deborah Cook – Oct 02, 2021
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There are 2 basic items here. 1) Dr. Tavel seems to be at least interested, but as many reviews have said, it's more like a production line office...in and out. He clearly understands what he's talking about, but I could see people being offended by him. However, in the year I went there, I only saw him a total of 1 time. Well, twice if you count the pointless shot in my back that I knew wouldn't work. Plus, they REALLY push some device to put in your back...I mean like this is the only thing that'll help. 2) Rip off - After the first time you see him, from then on, you will see a whole list of PA's. My PA was a nice gal, and she seemed to care. Here's where it got wild...I saw her once a month for...3 minutes. Just for fun, I opened an insurance bill...$1,750.00. I went back, and each month $1,750 for a 3 minute visit. $583.33 per minute $34,999.80 per hour Talking to a PA and getting a prescription in 3 minutes and your insurance will pay 1,750.00
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Randy – Jul 21, 2021
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Having been a patient for chronic pain, I know the desperation and frustration that anyone living a life which can make one contemplate death as the only resolution to the pain itself, AND the humiliation and shame patients feel when the doctors disbelieve, condescend, misdiagnose and treat them like drug seeking criminals. The "hypocritical" oath becomes "First, do not believe...", and driving home in tears becomes the norm. Reading all the rebuttals from this practitioner makes me feel sorry for Erica. I hope she has really thick skin!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
13 others found this helpful
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Artemis – Nov 02, 2019
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They basically told me there was nothing they could do to help me with my pain that I haven’t tried already. There has to b something that can help me because being n this amount of pain is no walk n the park. Very disappointed!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Jul 22, 2019
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I can say the people were nice. That’s about all I can say. They have stupid office policies that prevent them from treating my chronic pain. If you have a chronic condition I would say go somewhere else. I didn’t want to have to find another pain doctor but they left me no choice.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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William in Summerville, SC – Jul 06, 2019
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Dr. Tavel is a fat-cat doctor getting rich off of peoples pain. It's like assembly line production at Pain Specialists of Charleston. Extremely painful SI injections that did not help at all. Follow up visit, was given a Tens Unit to use, when i went in for a bone spur. I suggest you find someone else. He's only interested in making money quickly.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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Mar 19, 2019
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Friendly and professional staff. Was hesitant to agree to see a "pain management" doctor but glad that I did. Physician treated me with back injections and some courses of physical therapy. I'm back to 100% and didn't take a single medication. Definitely recommend.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Mar 19, 2019
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Scheduled a shot in the Charleston office for my severe back pain. Total train wreck!! Drove over 2 hours and the way I was treated was so unprofessional and by far the worst Dr's visit to date. Wouldn't recommend this office. You're just a number...and with 25 years of experience you would think this Dr could help me?? You're a pain specialist, I'm in pain I expected more after my first visit . I think u could be great if you treat your patience the way you want to be treated!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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Elloree – May 30, 2018
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Bill Brunson, Charleston! Excellent excellent, thank God for Dr Ed and staff,
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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William Brunson in Charleston – Jan 25, 2018
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If you are interested in being treated by a doctor, skip this clinic. You will be taken care of by a whole group of PA's and a few of them are unethical, unprofessional liars. You talk to some of these PA's and it's in and out one ear then the other. You may as well be talking to the clowns mouth. In addition to this, you will PAY A STEEP PRICE for this service and see someone for about 3 minutes a month. I'm not kidding, 3 minutes. I can't rate "Level of trust" lower than 1, but it is 0.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
14 others found this helpful
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Summerville, SC – Apr 20, 2017
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Personable professional! Made me feel at ease. Much appreciated!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
4 others found this helpful
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Paula L. in Summerville SC – Aug 12, 2016
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Everyone in this office have been pleasant, appear to be truly concerned with my condition, and do their best to make me comfortable. I would defiantly refer my family and friends, I totally trust them.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Caren Cousino in Goose Creek, SC – Aug 06, 2016
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I would never refer anyone that I cared about to see Dr. Tavel. He is rude and condescending and does not care about his patients. His loyalty lies with the insurance companies. He does not have the patients best interest in mind at all. All he does is brag about how great he thinks he is and how many patients he treats. He means that his PA treats....plus with that many patients, how can you spend any quality time with your patients to truly understand their needs and concerns.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
30 others found this helpful
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Charleston, SC – May 18, 2016
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Dr. Tavel works for Workers Compensation. Unfortunately this part of his practice does not allow him to work honestly in healing the injured. I would not recommend this doctor ever.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
28 others found this helpful
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Hollywood, SC – Jan 15, 2016
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Interventional, non-surgical pain treatments. Comprehensive, customized, and high quality care. Committed to providing the latest, most advanced treatments through Clinical Research.

  • Pain Medicine

  • Anesthesiology

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  • University Of North Carolina, Chapel Hill,

    Residency Hospital, 1993

  • Roanoke Memorial Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1990

  • Medical University Of South Carolina

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
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  • Chief Resident - University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, 1992 - 199

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Pain Specialists of Charleston PA2695 Elms Plantation Blvd Ste A North Charleston, SC 29406
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    • Mon: 7:45am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 7:45am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 7:45am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 7:45am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 7:45am - 1:00pm
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