
Stefan John Tolan, MD
Shoulder Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Sports Medicine
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Teens
- Adults
- Adults 65 and up
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout
Dr. Tolan specializes in Sports Medicine and advanced arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and elbow. He also has expertise in shoulder and elbow replacement surgery, including reverse total shoulder replacement. He received his undergraduate degree from Wofford College and medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, where he also completed a residency in Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Tolan completed his fellowship training at the Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Jackson. He has a special interest in treating endurance athletes, and he is an Ironman triathlon finisher.
Locations
- Prisma Health Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas – Patewood
- 200 Patewood Drive, Suite C100, Greenville, SC 29615
- Get Directions
- Phone: 864-454-7422
- Fax: 864-454-8265
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Medical University of South Carolina, Orthopaedic Surgery
- Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina
- Fellowship: Mississippi Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center, Sports Medicine
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Insurance
- Absolute Total Care - Ambetter
- Absolute Total Care (Centene)
- Aetna
- Aetna Medicare
- Allwell Medicare - Absolute Total Care
- BCBS
- BCBS Blue Essentials
- BCBS PPC
- BCBSSC Blue Reedy Exchange Product (Upstate)
- BCBSSC State Health Plan (PEBA)
- BlueChoice Health Plan
- BlueChoice Medicaid - Healthy Blue
- BlueChoiceMyChoice Advantage
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna
- Cigna Medicare
- Companion Benefit Alternatives
- CorVel Workers Compensation
- Evernorth Behavioral Health
- FirstHealth (Aetna)
- Healthy Connections
- Humana - Healthy Horizons
- Humana Choice Care
- Humana Medicare
- Liberty Advantage
- Logistics Health
- Magellan
- MedCost
- Medicare (Traditional Fee-for-Service)
- Molina
- Molina Medicaid
- NHC Advantage
- Optum Behavioral Health
- Promise Health Plan
- SC Medicaid Healthy Connections
- Select Health Medicare
- Select Heath (First Choice)
- Spectera
- TriCare
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network - VACCN
- Wellcare (Centene)
Reviews
4.8 of 5 stars
401 Ratings, 80 ReviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is derived from patient surveys based on the likelihood to recommend this provider’s office.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/5/2026
It was a great and productive visit . Surgery planned.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2026
I was supposed to be prescribed steroids but I still have not received a prescription. I was supposed to be scheduled for a nerve study but I have not heard from anyone. Finally, I looked on MyChart but didn't see any summary of my visit so I'm at a lost of what to do next.
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2026
Provider was dismissive. Basic lip service from the surgeon; did not complete as my physical exam; only took x-rays said nothing looked wrong and sent me on my way. I will direct my PCP to not refer me to Dr. Tolan again.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/22/2026
Although we were taken about 20 to 25 minutes after our scheduled time, we are very happy with the treatment we received Dr. Tolan is great and his assistant is even greater Steadman Hawkins Greer in their practice. Great personality. Great care great discussion about our issue the whole works I can't remember his name, but he was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/22/2026
You couldn't have done no better. They were the greatest group and crew. I don't see how you could get no better. That's all I got to say about it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2026
Dr Tolan was caring, patient, kind. He was confident and made me comfortable with planned treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2026
I am so pleased with the doctor and staff at this location. I had past poor experiences with a totally different steadmen Hawkins location but that was the past and my experiences with this location was outstanding. I'm glad to be under the care I am receiving with the current team of providers, thank you !
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2026
A lingering issue was not completely fixed and the answer I was given was not resolved. To my liking
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2026
Nothing needs improvement
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2026
Check in person could have been more welcoming and should have looked at me after each question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2026
Very satisfied with my treatment.He explained every thing step by step. He was very professional!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2026
No recommendations. The entire team was professional, facilities were clean and comfortable and Dr. Tolan provided expert analysis and diagnoses.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2026
Thank you for your service, and support.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2026
Great team already!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2026
All was great and very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/8/2026
Great experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2026
Absolutely!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2026
Nothing to improve. Visit was Perfect. Dr. Tolan listened to my concerns. Explained everything fully. And I left visit completely satisfied and confident in his care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/5/2026
No problems. Loved Dr TOLAN
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2026
Waiting room and exam offices were way to cold. Medical staff wore jackets or sweaters due to the cold atmosphere.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2026
The doctor could have referred me to the neck surgeon, after telling me that my problem was not with my shoulder.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2026
Actually, there was nothing else that needed to be done I met with the fellow first and he was thorough and Dr. Tolan came in and reviewed my situation and gave me a shot.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2026
Not sure that would be possible. I had the conversation I wanted and received the answers to all my questions. Thanks to Dr Tolan!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2026
It was all good.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/11/2026
Everything was right by me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/5/2026
I'm satisfied!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/4/2026
When I arrived, I was told I was going to xray. Since that was not discussed previously and since that would not change the treatment, I declined. This upset the nurse but I was given the opportunity to discuss with practitioner and he agreed. I think you should advise on extra tests prior to or at the time of making an appointment. No one likes healthcare surprises.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/4/2026
All was great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/4/2026
Information could have been organized better. Four examples: 1. The PA said that frozen shoulder was not a significant issue; the doctor said there were two issues involved, one of which was frozen shoulder. 2. Motrin was recommended as an anti-inflammatory, but later I had to go back to that part of the conversation to specifically ask for the recommended dosage. 3. A sheet with recommended stretching exercises utilizing a dowel was provided, but the Xerox-quality illustrations accompanying the text were of human figures only 3/4 inch high, making it more challenging than it needed to be to interpret the figures. 4. The PA provided me with some resistance bands. Later I stopped by the nurses station on the way out with a final question; one of the nurses saw the bands and handed me the exercise sheet that went with the bands.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2026
Everything was fine. I have been going to Dr Tolan for . Some years and him and . His staff are the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2026
No, it was perfect
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2026
Dr, Tolan is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/15/2026
Always good service and courteous staff.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/14/2026
Have the doctor to spend more time with the patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2026
Dr. Tolan and all staff always do a great job.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
The service they offered was very professional and excellent. They treated me with kindness and consideration, acknowledging my needs. I am very grateful for the service they provided. I highly recommend them to my family and friends. Thank you very much.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/28/2026
Nothing,...PERFECT, as always!
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
I felt like just a number that had to be met for reaching a quota of patients
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2026
The way you guys could have helped me is by giving me a quicker appointment and answering my questions in MyChart at like, I guess, within 72 hours or my complaints that I have within 72 hours. But that's it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
I did not see Dr Tolan but maybe his resident doctor. I really liked him and he was extremely knowledgeable. Very impressed and definitely trust him. I wish I knew his name.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
Nothing. Everything was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/7/2026
I had trust and respect. No problem
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/7/2026
Nothing everyone, everything was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/1/2026
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/1/2026
Everyone was super nice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2026
The care team were all very professional, friendly and made me feel taken care of. Thanks to them all
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
My doctor was excellent in finding the exact location to put the shots and helped me greatly. I slept all night without waking up uncomfortable It was worth the wait
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
Every time I've been there, you always offer great support trust and respect. A great group of people the eyeshands and feet of Christ on this planet is what these people stand for. Praise God for them all merry Christmas.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
O was given the appointment through the school's trainer. Upon arrival for his 10a.m. appointment,the intake person began to get rude by saying my son did not have an appointment. I tried asking her to call someone in the back to ask why was there a mix up, but she continued to rudely say that there was nothing she could do. I showed her the text from the trainer and she responded by saying that it didn't matter she did not see it on the computer screen,very rude. I then took a seat and called the trainer myself, she apologized for the mix up and asked me to stand by while she straightened it. Eventually the trainer asked to speak to the intake lady explaining that she was the one who actually made the appointment for my son,and Eventually the matter was straightened out. I've never been handled this way at a doctor's appointment over an appointment mistake made on the medical personnel team. The intake lady needs to be trained better to handle situations as such, and taught to speak with customers better! She was very unprofessional, and didn't represent Dr. Tolan practice in a good light.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2025
I am completely satisfied with the care I receive from Dr Tolan and his PA and feel extremely fortunate to have them as part of my health care team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/14/2025
Superb service and care!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
I was completely satisfied with the treatment I received.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/23/2025
No. My level of care was excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2025
i was pleased with my care and the help I received
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2025
was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2025
Support staff needs to answer questions on MyChart! I have struggled with them so far...
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2025
Don't rush through so much
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Everyone was professional and friendly. I can think of nothing that needs to be added
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Nothing more was needed
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2025
Slow down and talk to the patient. Visits are getting faster and faster without taking the time to ask if there is anything else of concern.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2025
They are doing great as is
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2025
Thank you Dr. Tolan for assisting me, and making my visit with you a great one. I really needed your support, calming spirit, kindness, and understanding during this difficult time, and I can't say thank you enough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
It would be nice to have a Prisma facility nearby. But my experience with Blue Ridge Orthopedic was unsatisfactory and I would prefer to be driven forty miles and have a successful procedure.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
Excellent care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2025
I thought they did a great job
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Everyone from receptionist to surgeon was GREAT
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/26/2025
I was very disappointed with this appt which was a 12 week post op visit. First someone busts in and addresses me by the wrong name, they were in the wrong room. Then the PA came in, did an incredibly brief exam, didn't really discuss or explain things to/with me. I had a lot of concerns that went unanswered. He rushed out and said Dr. Tolan would be in. A few minutes later the PA returned and told me to come out of the room. Dr. Tolan was at the station kicked back in his chaur, barely looked at me and said come back in 2 months. This surgery was well over $30000 and as yet, I'm not much better than I was pre-op, yet I can't get anyone to listen. This was a major surgery with multiple procedures, yet the only thing Dr. Tolan has told me is that he "cleaned everything up". Fortunately I'm in the medical field and can read a surgical note otherwise I would be clueless. I felt rushed, pushed out, and given no chance to speak or be heard. There is still no AVS or clinical notes in MyChart from this visit. At my next visit things WILL be different or I will keep sitting there. The after care has not matched the pre-op. The nurses have been wonderful though.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
Waited 35 minutes after appointment time to be called back.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/12/2025
Extremely Professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/12/2025
Satisfied
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2025
Just improve appointments. I waited almost 6 weeks to get in
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2025
My questions and concerns were fully reviewed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/5/2025
The PA was very good. I never saw the dr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
I did not see notes in MyChart yet do I hope they will put notes in
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2025
No. Keep up the excellent service.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
Everything was fine, has been every visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/7/2025
Nothing. Dr. Tolan and his team have treated me in the past. Service has been spectacular.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/7/2025
Overall great care. Very efficient operation. Appreciated the apparent focus to solve the problem. Advice and follow up plan sounded reasonable and a path to final resolution was available.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/6/2025
It went well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/6/2025
Care has always meet or exceed expectations