
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Adults 65 and up
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Charles Frederick Opalak
Charles Opalak, MD, believes in getting to know his patients and providing a plan tailored for them. Dr. Opalak is inspired by this quotation from neurosurgeon Harvey Cushing (1869–1939): "A physician is obligated to consider more than a diseased organ, more than even the whole man – he must view the man in his world."
Publications
Video
Locations
- Prisma Health Southeastern Neurosurgical and Spine Institute
- 111 Doctors Drive, Greenville, SC 29605
- Get Directions
- phone: 864-797-7150
- fax: 864-797-7155
- Prisma Health Orthopedics–Cross Creek
- 105 Doctors Drive, Greenville, SC 29605
- Get Directions
- fax: 864-605-6520
- Prisma Health Southeastern Neurosurgical and Spine Institute
- 109 Doctors Drive, Greenville, SC 29605
- Get Directions
- phone: 864-797-7150
- fax: 864-797-7029
Expertise
Education
- Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University Medical School
- Residency: Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
- -: American Board of Neurological Surgery
Insurance
- Absolute Total Care - Ambetter
- Absolute Total Care (Centene)
- Aetna
- Aetna Medicare
- Allwell Medicare - Absolute Total Care
- BCBS
- BCBS Blue Essentials
- BCBS PPC
- BCBSSC Blue Reedy Exchange Product (Upstate)
- BCBSSC State Health Plan (PEBA)
- BlueChoice Health Plan
- BlueChoice Medicaid - Healthy Blue
- BlueChoiceMyChoice Advantage
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna
- Cigna Medicare
- Companion Benefit Alternatives
- CorVel Workers Compensation
- Evernorth Behavioral Health
- FirstHealth (Aetna)
- Healthy Connections
- Humana - Healthy Horizons
- Humana Choice Care
- Humana Medicare
- Liberty Advantage
- Logistics Health
- Magellan
- MedCost
- Medicare (Traditional Fee-for-Service)
- Molina
- Molina Medicaid
- NHC Advantage
- Optum Behavioral Health
- Promise Health Plan
- SC Medicaid Healthy Connections
- Select Health Medicare
- Select Heath (First Choice)
- Spectera
- TriCare
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network - VACCN
- Wellcare (Centene)
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
326 ratings, 51 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is derived from patient surveys based on the likelihood to recommend this provider’s office.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
I was not told what came next for further testing by whom or when.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2026
All was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2026
I trust Dr. Opelack completely.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2026
Dr. Opalak was amazing. He was knowledgeable and had a very calming manner. He took the time to explain everything
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2026
The room where we were taken seemed to have no HVAC working. No air was moving and it was stuffy and too warm. We have experienced this in other Prisma locations too often. We would never keep our home operating with no air circulating.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/8/2026
Nothing else. Just want to say Dr Opalak went above and beyond to make me feel cared for. Incredible appreciative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/7/2026
Everything went OK I don't know of anything you could've done differently
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/1/2026
Nothing, Dr.Opalak listens to his patients and explains things that are understandable to medically layman people. He really is wonderful and we're lucky to have him in Greenville.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/5/2026
Offered alternatives for X-ray since the wait was so long. I want to note that the X-ray tech stayed amazingly positive despite having 2 other techs missing. My
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/25/2025
Dr Opalak was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/24/2025
You offered me to be on a waitlist and you texted me right away when there was a cancellation. I appreciate this opportunity.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
This is the first time I truly felt i was listened to about my spinal pain. Thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Dr. Opalak offered support, and increased my trust and respect since I had never met him. He is a wonderful, caring, knowledgeable doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
I have no complaints with anything at this office. They are wonderful!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
This Dr was perfect!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/7/2025
I appreciate everything you all do,thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2025
Do not have any suggestions, was well satisfied!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2025
Everything was great! No changes needed. Thank you!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2025
Waiting time was good I would. have liked the doctor to have spent more time with me. He was very helpful about referral . Unsure when or what next appointment will be.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/16/2025
None,the staff and doctor were very Professional with my care and questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2025
This visit with Dr. Opalak was outstanding with his highly professional interactive skills with genuine sincerity, empathy and transparency. I furthermore feel very confident in his care and truly sense his concern for my wellbeing. Though I await my surgery, my anxiety is at a minimal level!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Cannot provide any comment for improvement. This practice is outstanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Nothing really to add everything was top-notch !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2025
Nothing. I had a very pleasant and informative visit with a knowledgeable professional in a good environment. I was taken back early and Dr. OPALAK spent a more than adequate time with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2025
No, Dr OPALAK actually was helpful advocating for me with another issue that I was having at this time. This was appreciated.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2025
Can't think of anything. Everything went great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2025
THEY ALL DID GREAT!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/21/2025
Everything was good ?
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
all was good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2025
Just Keep doing Your BEST I Am PLEASE WITH PRISMA and All It done For ME ! THANKs
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/31/2025
Nothing else needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
Received great care !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
Make no changes
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2025
Can't think of any think of. I was impressed of how quick I got an appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2025
I've been seeing Dr Opalak over the course of several years. The staff in his office are always wonderful, kind and caring. If there were an improvement I cannot think of it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
Can't think of anything more that could have been done to improve trust and support.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2025
Building appears "run down" ...needs renovation
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
Just keep up the consistency in providing a positive experience. No complaints!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
It was absolutely good experience. Dr was extremely knowledgeable and remember of my visit and case two years ago.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2025
I can't think of anyone who can improve. Dr. Opalak is a great doctor. I have a lot of faith in him. And like I said, I'm glad that he's my doctor. So thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2025
I had a very good experience on this visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
shorten wait time.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/13/2025
Not anything. My regret was not making a follow up appointment.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
Refer PT provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/4/2025
Dr. Opalak was very good. He answered all of my questions and helped to ease my mind about my future surgery. The entire staff were friendly and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
None. It was a very pleasant visit and I felt confident with what the Dr told me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
Can't think of anything at this time. Service was great!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2025
I was very pleased with my care and I can think of nothing more that could have helped me any better than the care I had
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2025
Good visite as slways
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2025
Doing wonderful patient care!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2025
I am happy with the way it was