Matthew Philip Varner, DO

Prisma Health is a comprehensive healthcare provider based in Columbia, SC, offering a wide range of medical services and patient resources. The organization emphasizes accessibility with features like MyChart for patient management, numerous locations, and a focus on patient education through classes and events. Dedicated to community well-being, Prisma Health also provides opportunities for giving, careers, and collaborations with a commitment to transparency in billing and insurance processes. Their emphasis on patient care is complemented by a robust range of services, including specialized care through Prisma Health Children's Services and the Health Sciences Center. Generated from the website

Midlands Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is South Carolina’s trusted destination for expert surgical care, with four convenient locations in Columbia, Irmo, Lugoff, and Newberry. Our team of four board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons provides advanced services including wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, bone grafting, jaw surgery, facial trauma treatment, and oral pathology. We proudly serve patients across the Midlands region, delivering compassionate, personalized care using the latest surgical techniques and technology. Whether you need a tooth extraction or full-scope maxillofacial surgery, Midlands Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is committed to restoring your oral health and confidence.

Alexander M. Wagner, MD, CAQSM, received his bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, where he then went on to receive his medical degree at the School of Medicine. He then completed a residency in pediatrics and a fellowship in and primary care sports medicine, also at Prisma Health/University of South Carolina in Columbia. Dr. Wagner's clinical interests include providing non-operative management of orthopedic and sports medicine issues in patients of all ages. He has a specialty interest in concussions and improving concussion care, and has given several local and regional talks on concussions in an attempt to expand the knowledge base of concussion management. Wagner has utilized a comprehensive assessment for concussions that has supported research efforts through the University of South Carolina. This has led to the presentation of multiple abstracts at national conferences. Through research, innovation, and high-quality patient care, he hopes to continue to contribute to the improving management of concussions in South Carolina. Dr. Wagner hopes to provide empathetic and individualized care to each of his patients. He recognizes the wide-ranging benefits of activity and exercise. It is his goal to help all patients be physically active to support their long-term well-being.