Neurology
Renu Pokharna, MD
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Neurology
Columbia, SC
Dr. Renu Pokharna is a board-certified neurologist specializing in clinical neurophysiology, neuromuscular medicine, epilepsy, neuroimmunology/multiple sclerosis, and general neurology, practicing primarily in Columbia, South Carolina. She treats adult patients with complex neurological conditions, including those requiring advanced diagnostic evaluations such as nerve conduction studies and electromyography (EMG) for neuromuscular disorders, EEG monitoring for epilepsy, and mult
40+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (ABPN)
- Clinical Neurophysiology (ABPN)
- Neuromuscular Medicine (ABPN)
Education & Training
- Medical School: Sawai Man Singh Medical College (MD, 1985)
- Residency: Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Neurology, 2005)
- Residency: UPMC (Neurology, 2006)
- Residency: Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (Family Medicine, 2001)
- Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (Multiple Sclerosis, 2009)
Peer Recognition
- ABPN — Board Certified in Neurology
2026
- ABPN — Board Certified in Clinical Neurophysiology
2026
- ABPN — Board Certified in Neuromuscular Medicine
2026
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Clinical Neurophysiology
Conditions & Treatments
Multiple SclerosisClinical NeurophysiologyEpilepsyNeurology
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital
- Prisma Health
- Prisma Health Richland Hospital
- Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
40+ years in practice