Novant Health Continues to Build Presence in the Upstate, Welcomes Patients at Two New Congaree Road Clinics

“This opening represents another important step in our ongoing dedication to delivering high-quality healthcare to South Carolinians, right in their own communities,” said Ryan Lee, president of Novant Health’s Greenville area. “With deep roots in the Upstate medical community, both physicians have spent years helping patients lead healthier lives. We’re continuing to grow our presence in the Upstate by offering more convenient access to a broad range of high-quality services and advanced care, delivered by exceptional providers committed to improving the health and well-being of our community.”

Michael Kissenberth, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, arthroscopy and complex reconstruction of the shoulder, elbow and knee, with additional expertise in shoulder replacement surgery. A nationally recognized expert in the treatment of throwing athletes — with a particular focus on youth — Kissenberth serves as a physician advisor for ongoing research focused on risk factors, treatment strategies and return-to-sport protocols for these athletes. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters and is a frequent lecturer at national medical conferences.

“Novant Health is a welcome addition to the Greenville area given the system’s renowned care, including top orthopedic services,” said Kissenberth. “I’m proud to be part of this growing system and am dedicated to offering patients high-quality, personalized care to get them back to enjoying what they love. I look forward to helping ensure our community has access to exceptional orthopedic services, backed by the latest innovations and research.”

Kissenberth serves as a consultant to the Colorado Rockies Baseball Club and holds the position of vice chair of clinical affairs for the GHS Department of Orthopaedics. He received his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina after earning his undergraduate degree from The Citadel, where he served as captain of the football team. Kissenberth completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, followed by his fellowship in sports medicine at renowned clinics in South Carolina and Georgia.

With more than two decades of clinical expertise, Robert Brown, MD, is a nationally recognized facial, head, and neck surgeon with an emphasis on cancer and trauma reconstruction and rhinoplasty. He is also dedicated to surgical quality improvement, has held leadership positions with premier health systems and has served nationally with the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Otolaryngology. Brown also serves as a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve.

Brown is excited to join Novant Health as a local leader and looks forward to fulfilling the team’s commitment to community investment and implementing an innovative approach to patient experience.

For more information, visit NovantHealth.org/OrthoSportsMedCongaree or NovantHealth.org/HeadNeckSurgeryCongaree or call 864-248-4100. Also located at 701 Congaree Road is Novant Health Physical Therapy, which Novant Health purchased in November 2024 and continues to operate, serving patients and their physical therapy needs.

For more information about Novant Health in Greenville, visit: NovantHealth.org/Greenville-SC.