Michael Gabriel Hillegass, MD of Charleston

Michael Gabriel Hillegass, MD of Charleston is a pain management physician in Charleston, SC. He is a board certified interventional pain management physician who focuses on individualized treatment plans designed to optimize patient function and quality of life. His practice operates within the MUSC Health Pain Management network, serving patients at three locations: the West Ashley Medical Pavilion, the Chuck Dawley Medical Park in Mount Pleasant, and the Rutledge Tower in downtown Charleston. He holds a 5.00 rating based on one review.

Dr. Hillegass approaches chronic pain management by working closely with interdisciplinary teams, which include primary care physicians, referring specialists, physical therapists, psychiatrists, and behavioral medicine providers. He views chronic pain as a condition that can be managed similarly to other chronic medical conditions, emphasizing patient education and self-empowerment as central to successful outcomes. His training includes an anesthesiology residency at MUSC, where he served as chief resident, followed by fellowship training at Harvard Medical School's Brigham & Women's Hospital. He subsequently served four years on active duty with the navy as a staff anesthesiologist and pain medicine physician at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia, where he acted as division officer for the pain medicine service and assistant program director for the pain medicine fellowship.

The Rutledge Tower location sits on Rutledge Avenue in downtown Charleston. It is located just off Calhoun Street, about a tenth of a mile from Cannon Park, and a short walk from Ashley Hall school and the Rivers Library.

The positive rating from the customer who has reviewed his care reflects the individualized approach he brings to pain management.

As a board certified interventional pain physician in Charleston, Dr. Hillegass combines advanced fellowship training with a focus on collaborative, patient-centered care in the heart of the city.

Services:

• Chronic pain management
• Collaboration with psychologists and physical therapists
• Injections
• Minimally invasive procedures
• Responsible use of medications