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Stefan John Tolan

Stefan John Tolan, MD

Shoulder Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Sports Medicine

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Teens
  • Adults
  • Adults 65 and up

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Stefan John Tolan

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

  1. Prisma Health Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas – Patewood

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

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Search plans
  • 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)

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

437 ratings, 85 reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is derived from patient surveys based on the likelihood to recommend this provider’s office.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/28/2026

    Nothing,...PERFECT, as always!

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    Nothing. Everything was great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/7/2026

    I had trust and respect. No problem

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/7/2026

    Nothing everyone, everything was great.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/1/2026

    Very professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/1/2026

    Everyone was super nice

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 12/14/2025

    Superb service and care!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/5/2025

    I was completely satisfied with the treatment I received.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/23/2025

    No. My level of care was excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/22/2025

    i was pleased with my care and the help I received

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    was great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    Support staff needs to answer questions on MyChart! I have struggled with them so far...

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    Don't rush through so much

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    Everyone was professional and friendly. I can think of nothing that needs to be added

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    Nothing more was needed

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 11/8/2025

    They are doing great as is

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    Excellent care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    I thought they did a great job

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    Everyone from receptionist to surgeon was GREAT

    2 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    Waited 35 minutes after appointment time to be called back.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/12/2025

    Extremely Professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/12/2025

    Satisfied

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/10/2025

    Just improve appointments. I waited almost 6 weeks to get in

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/10/2025

    My questions and concerns were fully reviewed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/5/2025

    The PA was very good. I never saw the dr.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/3/2025

    I did not see notes in MyChart yet do I hope they will put notes in

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    No. Keep up the excellent service.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    Everything was fine, has been every visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/7/2025

    Nothing. Dr. Tolan and his team have treated me in the past. Service has been spectacular.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 9/6/2025

    It went well

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/6/2025

    Care has always meet or exceed expectations

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/31/2025

    Pretty much covered all you could cover for that visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/1/2025

    Hear about longer term solutions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/29/2025

    I had to wait a week for an appointment with a broken clavicle which was very stressful. Why so long to see a doctor

    1 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    My MRI and other previous imaging was not available or reviewed. It was a waste of time and money for additional X-rays to be performed. The Dr and staff did not explore non surgical option or ask about my goals. The diagnostic process was completely non-existent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Nothing, everything has been excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/16/2025

    They are doing just great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/16/2025

    You could give Dr. Tolan more OR time. I need surgery, but he doesn't have an opening until October 24th, which I think is shameful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/14/2025

    Everything was excellent. Thank you.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/14/2025

    I don't like when change my medicine before checking my blood work i don't like that

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/14/2025

    Dr. Tolan and staff were very professional and courteous. Everyone was knowledgeable and more than willing to answer questions and provide for all aspects of my care. I appreciate everyone involved in my care and would highly recommend them

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/1/2025

    Care was exceptional!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    All good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    all was great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/25/2025

    Dr TOLAN is a great doctor and staff are always polite.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/25/2025

    Nothing,...ALWAYS PERFECT!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/25/2025

    Talked to me a bit more about a referral for a back specialist to help me with my back issues.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    Service is always A-1

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    Doctor, it said I would need PT but didn't explain how I go about getting it or if I needed to do anything toward getting it. Told me I'd have a five pack and how to take it. But didn't tell me that he was calling the prescription in. He said I would need to come back in 6 weeks. But didn't make an appointment or tell me how to go about making that appointment. I ended up calling back and asking these questions. Also, when I came into the building I found where Dr. Tolan was on first floor. There was no explanation that I was in a lobby, not on first floor but on the lower level. That could be explained a little bit better. There was no one at the desk to ask where I needed to go. I ended up asking another patient. She said she had made the same mistake.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    Dr. Tolan was polite and helpful. He answered all of my questions and concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/12/2025

    I could not expect any better treatment at all. I'm very pleased with the whole experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/5/2025

    I trust Dr Tolan

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    .Nothing that i know at this point.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/27/2025

    Better prepare patients for the ambiguity associated with the recovery process - I probably want to hear and act on best-case scenarios and was under the impression I would be closer to "normal" at this stage.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    It would be nice to have the prescription sent in to my pharmacy!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/21/2025

    I don't think I'd change anything.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/21/2025

    Nothing I can think of, it was a great experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/21/2025

    All of the staff was very helpful and friendly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    No issues, I was handled very professionally.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/6/2025

    Nothing. Everything was handled efficiently & professionally.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/5/2025

    Everything and everyone always top notch

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/5/2025

    Everything was perfect, no improvement needed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/5/2025

    I was extremely pleased with visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/24/2025

    Everyone was wonderful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/22/2025

    Keep medical facility as is

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/18/2025

    The team at Stedman has been great. Patient (me) receive excellent care. Thank you

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/17/2025

    All's good here!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/16/2025

    I don't have any issues with my care. All providers were great. Thank you

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/11/2025

    I can't think of anything else that the staff or doctor told him would've needed to have done because I was treated very respectfully and I was listening to.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/11/2025

    They did fine

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/25/2025

    All good.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    Visit was perfect

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