Piedmont Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Dr. VanPelt
Spine Surgeon
Dr. VanPelt has proudly served the Upstate South Carolina community since 2006, when he joined Piedmont Orthopaedic Associates. As a fellowship-trained spine surgeon, he specializes in the treatment of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine conditions using advanced minimally invasive and motion-preserving techniques. Whenever appropriate, he performs procedures in an ambulatory surgery center setting to promote faster recovery and improved patient comfort.
Originally from West Virginia, Dr. VanPelt values faith, family, and an active lifestyle. He and his wife are active members of St. Mary Magdalene. Outside the operating room, he enjoys cycling throughout the Upstate and traveling with his wife, Michelle, a fellow physician in Greenville.
Education
Certification
1992-1996
West Virginia University
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
1996-2000
West Virginia University
​Doctor of Medicine
2000-2005
Michigan State University - McLaren Regional Medical Center
​​Orthopaedic Surgery
2005-2006
University of Pittsburgh
Fellowship in Spine Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic surgery
Certified in 2008
Recertified in 2018
Lifetime Maintenance of Certification
2008
