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William McElveen, MD, Neurology, Columbia, SC

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Neurology Columbia, SC

Vascular Neurology, Dementia & Geriatrics

University of South Carolina Neurology- Memory Disorders

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  • Office

    8 Medical Park
    Suite 420
    Columbia, SC 29203
    Phone+1 803-434-8050
    Fax+1 803-933-3005

Summary

  • Dr. William McElveen is a neurologist based in Columbia, SC, with subspecialities in vascular neurology, dementia, and geriatrics. He completed his medical education at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, followed by an internship and residency at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson. Currently, he is an Assistant Professor at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. Dr. McElveen has extensive experience in dealing with stroke, multiple sclerosis, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and interventional neuroradiology. His noteworthy publications include works on postherpetic neuralgia and cerebral venous thrombosis. He has been recognized as a Top Doctor by US News and World Report in 2011 and noted in the Guide To Top Doctors in 1999 and 2006.

Education & Training

  • University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson
    University of Arizona College of Medicine-TucsonResidency, Neurology, 1979
  • University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson (South Campus)
    University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson (South Campus)Internship, Internal Medicine, 1974 - 1976
  • Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
    Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityClass of 1974

Certifications & Licensure

  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 1987 - 2025
  • Neurology
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
  • Vascular Neurology
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Vascular Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctor US News and World Report, 2011
  • Guide To Top Doctors Center for the Study of Services, 1999, 2006

Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • Cerebral Venous Thrombosis  
    McElveen WA, eMedicine Journal
  • Postherpetic Neuralgia  
    McElveen WA, eMedicine Journal

Books/Book Chapters

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