Summary

Michael W. Peelle, MD, is a board-certified spine surgeon at Prisma Health in Columbia, South Carolina, with over 15 years’ experience treating neck and back conditions. He performs detailed evaluations for adult degenerative and traumatic spinal conditions, often emphasizing non-surgical treatments. He also routinely performs minimally invasive spinal surgeries for cervical and lumbar disc problems.

Dr. Peelle received his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, where he also completed his internship and residency, serving as chief resident in his final year of orthopedic surgery training. He completed a fellowship in spine and scoliosis surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery/Weil Cornell Medical College in New York City. He then served as an Air Force orthopedic surgeon in Dayton, Ohio, and earned the Meritorious Service Medal for his deployment to Afghanistan.

Peelle is a currently a fellow with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons …and a member of the North American Spine Society and South Carolina Spine Society. He has numerous peer-reviewed publications on spinal surgery and has presented research papers at multiple national meetings.

He specializes in cervical disc arthroplasty procedures – a non-fusion procedure to treat ruptured discs and pinched nerves in the neck – and has traveled extensively teaching this procedure to other surgeons across the country. In addition, he specializes in using microsurgical procedures in the lumbar spine to relieve back and leg pain with minimal downtime for patients.

Peelle performs independent medical examinations for work-related injuries and is certified by the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners. He also uses his master’s degree in health care administration to improve the quality of care for his patients.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.8
  • 26 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine
  • 34 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Michael Whitney Peelle has 2 locations

Michael Whitney Peelle

104 Saluda Pointe DrLexington, SC 29072
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Michael Whitney Peelle

100 Palmetto Health Pkwy Ste 320Columbia, SC 29212
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Lexington , SCColumbia , SCColumbia , SCColumbia , SC
Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine Med School: Temple Univeristy School of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Michael Whitney Peelle

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Absolute Total Care - Ambetter
  • Absolute Total Care (Centene)
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare
  • BCBS Blue Essentials
  • BCBS PPC
  • BCBSSC Blue Reedy Exchange Product (Upstate)
  • BCBSSC State Health Plan (PEBA)
  • BlueChoice Health Plan
  • BlueChoiceMyChoice Advantage
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna Medicare
  • Companion Benefit Alternatives
  • CorVel Workers Compensation
  • Evernorth Behavioral Health
  • Healthy Connections
  • Humana - Healthy Horizons
  • Liberty Advantage
  • Logistics Health
  • Magellan
  • Multiplan/PHCS
  • NHC Advantage
  • Optum Behavioral Health
  • Promise Health Plan
  • Select Health Medicare
  • Spectera
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Veterans Affairs Community Care Network - VACCN
  • Wellcare (Centene)

Medical Specialties

Michael Whitney Peelle has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Michael Whitney Peelle has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Radiculopathy
  • Scoliosis
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spine Surgery
  • Spondylolisthesis

Certifications, License, & Education

26 Years Experience

Michael Whitney Peelle holds an active medical license in the state of South Carolina.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of South Carolina that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine in 2000.

NPI Number

Michael Whitney Peelle's NPI number is 1740223841.

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Where is Michael Peelle's office located?
Michael Peelle's office is located at 104 Saluda Pointe Dr, Lexington, SC, 29072.
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Which hospitals is Michael Peelle affiliated with?
Michael Peelle is affiliated with Palmetto Health Baptist.

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