Dr. Michael G. Hillegass III, MD

Dr. Michael G. Hillegass, MD is a pain management physician in Charleston, SC. A specialist in anesthesia, perioperative medicine, and pain management, he provides individualized treatment plans designed to optimize patient function and quality of life.

Dr. Hillegass is a board-certified interventional pain management physician who approaches chronic pain management through a method similar to managing other chronic medical conditions, emphasizing patient education and self-empowerment. He utilizes an interdisciplinary approach, working alongside primary care physicians, physical therapists, psychiatrists, and behavioral medicine providers. His professional background includes serving as a chief resident during his anesthesiology residency at MUSC, completing fellowship training at Harvard Medical School's Brigham & Women's Hospital, and serving four years on active duty with the Navy as a staff anesthesiologist and pain medicine physician.

Located on Ashley Ave, the practice is situated near the MUSC Health Medical Center and the James W. Colbert Education Center and Library. The office is also a short walk from The Horseshoe and the Sesquicentennial Memorial.

Dr. Hillegass is recognized for providing thorough and well-documented care, ensuring patients have access to comprehensive information regarding their treatment. His commitment to detailed medical management makes him a trusted specialist in the Charleston area.

Through a combination of advanced fellowship training and a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, Dr. Hillegass serves the Charleston community with dedicated pain management expertise.