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Dr. Michael Lynn, MD

Dr. Michael Lynn, MD

Neurosurgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Lynn, MD is a neurosurgeon in Greenville, SC and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Lynn has extensive experience in Nervous System Neoplasms. He graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine in 2004. He is affiliated with medical facilities Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital and Prisma Health Hillcrest Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 38 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (38 reviews)

Practice

111 Doctors Dr Greenville, SC 29605
Telehealth available

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(864) 797-7150

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Lynn is affiliated with Prisma Health Hillcrest Hospital Simpsonville, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Lynn is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Lynn specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Lynn's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lynn

4.1
38 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
3%
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1 star
21%
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No help
I was so hopeful about the apt. My neurologist ( who I had seen for my pain and headaches ) had sent me to him after my MRI showed “moderate to severe “ stenosis to C 4 5 and C 7 8. My neurologist had told me my choices were nerve block shots for pain or surgery that physical therapy could make it worse. Dr Lynn was very condescending and arrogant as he stated HE was the surgeon and would not do surgery and then wrote in my report that I had”fairly mild stenosis “ consistent with my age. ( which is a lie) he recommended phy therapy or shots, I do not want to mask the pain with nerve blocks or possibly make my neck worse by physical therapy. I was rear-ended at a red light a few years ago and had a bad concussion and have suffered with neck pain and headaches ever since. I do not recommend this doctor. So disappointed. I will be looking for another surgeon.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Oct 23, 2024
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Best Neurosurgeon I've ever had
I can pretty much say that Dr. Lynn saved my life. I came to him after finding out that my shunt malfunctioned. He set me up for surgery to get it revised. Turns out, my old shunt completely stopped working and he replaced it with a better shunt. It has changed my life for the better and I'm only 2 weeks post op. I've bounced from NS to NS, because none would listen to me about something being wrong with my shunt. But Dr. Lynn did and took care of me. Thank you, Dr. Lynn for everything and for helping me feel 100x better than I have in the last 1.5 years! You are an amazing Doctor!
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Cortney – Aug 11, 2023
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Best care after lifetime of back doctors.
I am 60 years old with degenerative disc disease and multiple back injuries over my lifetime. I was referred to Dr Lynn for multiple herniated cervical disc. He treated very conservatively for over a year. Finally with treatments and injections not working we decided on surgery. He helped me feel as if it was my decision. Surgery was very complicated with him working around an existing fusion to replace two disc with artificial units. My operation was very successful. Dr Lynn is the best surgeon I have had in a lifetime of back problems and injuries. Personable, patient, conservative treatment. A top professional and a genuinely nice person. Can’t say enough good about Dr. Lynn.
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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Scott – Oct 28, 2022
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Saw Dr Lynn due to head trauma from falls resulting in hematoma’s. Excellent patient communicator, clear & concise. Results in confidence in Dr.
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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Judy & Tim McCullough – Feb 26, 2021
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Love this doctor! Easy to talk to. So happy. Finally a physician that can help me! If you have hemifacial spasms -which is a rare neurological condition please seek a knowledgeable physician like Dr. Lynn. This is a rare doctor in more than one way! Thank you Dr. Lynn for your care and kindness! I hope this review will help anyone out here suffering from hemifacial spasms.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Michelle M. – Sep 08, 2020
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My experience with Dr. Lynn has always been excellent. He takes the necessary time to listen to you and fully explain his diagnosis. I have never felt rushed or that I did not have his full attention. His credentials are outstanding. I travel 2 hours from N.C., and it is worth it.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Pam McAllister, Sapphire, NC – May 28, 2020
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Can't say enough about Dr Lynn's communication skills. Explained in a clear and concise manner what is going on with my sciatic issues. He and his entire staff were both friendly and helpful in every respect.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Greg Binder – Sep 14, 2019
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My experience with Dr. Lynn was exceptional. He has been helpful and has always had time for any questions or concerns. I appreciate him and the staff at Southeastern Neurosurgical and Spine Institute. My experience has been a good one.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
4 others found this helpful
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Wayne Dukes – Aug 23, 2019
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Excellent visit with Dr. Lynn today. Very pleased with the time he spent explaining my condition and answering my questions and my wife’s questions!
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Frank in Greenville, SC – Feb 13, 2019
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A great doctor who listens and takes the time to get to know you before jumping to any conclusions about treatment.
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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CLARK B in SIMPSONVILLE, SC – Nov 09, 2018
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I had the worst experience withbthis doctor after spending over an hour in the waiting room Dr Lynn came rushing in the room spent less than 2 minutes with me and said I needed no operation.......worthless visit........ I'm now scheduled with a real surgeon for an operation on 4 disc same MRI just a better doctor.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Douglas in Greenville SC – Aug 16, 2017
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Surgery on wife's brain tumor on 7/5 was very successful and skillfully done. Great personal and bedside manner. Highly recommend.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Faye Stroman in Greenville, SC – Jul 06, 2017
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My personal physician sent to his office. After waiting two weeks to be called, I called them. They told my appointment would be in five weeks with Dr. Gardner. Finally when my appointment came up Gardner stated he doesn't do the surgery anymore and sent me to Lynn. On the day of the appointment they called me 30 minutes ahead and cancelled. Then the next week they called the afternoon before and cancelled. I am now looking for another surgeon that is reliable.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
8 others found this helpful
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Michael D. Knight in Laurens, SC – Jun 09, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Lynn believes that honesty, integrity, and communication is the foundation of his practice. He looks forward to visiting with and treating his patients.

  • Neurosurgery

  • Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery

  • Neurological Skull Base Surgery

  • Neurological Spine Reconstructive Surgery

  • Neurological Spine Surgery

  • Neurological Trauma Surgery

  • Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 2011

  • University Of Florida-shands Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 2005

  • New York University Grossman School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2004

  • Yale University

    Undergraduate School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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  • Lynn M, Friedman WA. Hyperbaric oxygen in the treatment of a radiosurgical complication: technical case report. Neurosurgery. 60(3):E579, 2007.

  • Gregory A. Murad, Michael Lynn, Amy A. Smith, David V. Smullen, Sharatchandra S. Bidari, Anna Co, and David W. Pincus. Brain Tumors. In Pediatric Practice Neurology. Paul R. Carney and James D. Geyer eds. McGraw-Hill, USA, Jan 2010.

Dr. Lynn is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

  • University of Florida Excellence in Medical Education Award, 2010

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Locations

Practice

Upstate Pharmacy Cross Creek111 Doctors Dr Greenville, SC 29605
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Practice

Office109 Doctors Dr Greenville, SC 29605
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Office1 Independence Pt Ste 212 Greenville, SC 29615
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Practice

Marshall I. Pickens Hospital701 Grove Rd Greenville, SC 29605
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Prisma Health Hillcrest Hospital

    729 SE Main St
    Simpsonville, SC 29681
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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  • Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital

    701 Grove Rd
    Greenville, SC 29605
    Recipient of 25
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

    Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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