About Us

What we are about

The doctors at Midlands Health Center are focused on getting you the best results as quickly as possible to get you back to living a full life. Chiropractors Dean McCaughan, DC (Palmer College of Chiropractic) and William Jones, DC (Life University) partner with Doctor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Kiran Sandrapaty, MD ( St. George’s University School of Medicine ) to provide a comprehensive approach to your health concerns. Our goal goes beyond getting you out of pain -- we want you to get back to living a full and active life.

At Midlands Health Center, here in Columbia SC, we see patients with a wide variety of issues. Patients often get relief from their low back pain, headaches and migraines, neck pain, upper and mid-back pain, shoulder pain, wrist and carpal tunnel issues, ankle and knee complaints, muscle tension and spasms, and fibromyalgia. We see pregnant patients, people who have had personal injuries, and patients of all age ranges from infants to seniors.

We are conveniently located at 3106 Devine Street near downtown Columbia and the USC campus. Our building offers covered parking. We strive to get new patients seen as quickly and efficiently as possible so you can start getting relief. We have on-site x-rays, and offer a variety of therapies including licensed massage therapy.

 

Meet the Team

William A. Jones, DC
William A. Jones, DC Doctor of Chiropractic

Dr. William A. Jones has been in chiropractic practice for over 30 years. He has practiced in the Columbia area for the past 25 years. Dr. Jones obtained his undergraduate degree in Iowa and received his chiropractic degree from Life Chiropractic College in Atlanta. He furthered his education and research studies in South Korea and Africa. He also worked with the 1998 Olympic athletes during the Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea.

Dr. Jones' belief in total body health and wellness began at a very early age. He has chosen to follow in the footsteps of his late Father, Dr. K.R. Jones, in providing each individual he encountered with the choice of natural healing. He also has two brothers and a sister who are chiropractors. Through his family's dedication to chiropractic care, many individuals have experienced a unique natural approach to improve their overall health so they can improve the conditions in their own lives and the world around them.

R. Dean McCaughan, DC
R. Dean McCaughan, DC Doctor of Chiropractic

Dr. Dean McCaughan earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic, the founding chiropractic college, in 2001. He joined Midlands Health Center in 2004, and is now the primary treating doctor. He has been recognized among the Best of Columbia in the Free Times reader's poll since the category returned in 2015. Dr. McCaughan completed additional study in the treatment of extremities in 2007, earning his Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner certification.

When away from the office, Dr. McCaughan actively volunteers with Workshop Theatre, usually working behind the scenes (but occasionally making a brief appearance on stage). He participated in two chiropractic mission trips, providing care to the people of Nepal in 2001 and helping supervise a trip to Fiji in 2003.

Originally born in North Carolina, Dr. McCaughan has lived in New Orleans, New Jersey, Memphis, Knoxville, TN, Virginia and Iowa, before making a home in Columbia.

Kiran K. Sandrapaty, MD
Kiran K. Sandrapaty, MD Physiatrist

Dr. Kiran K. Sandrapaty was born and raised in Orangeburg, SC. After earning his Bachelor's of Science Degree with Honors from the University of South Carolina here in Columbia, he continued his medical education and training specializing in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the State University of New York Stony Brook University Hospital School of Medicine. After completing his residency in 2006, he returned to the Midlands and joined the team at Midlands Health Center where he has been practicing medicine and serving as our Medical Director since that time.

Dr. Sandrapaty has been affiliated with the AMA and the AAPM&R and has been inducted as an Honored Member into the Continental Who's Who for demonstrating outstanding leadership and achievement in his profession. He has also consistently been recognized annually since 2009 with the Best of Columbia Award in his field of PM&R for eight consecutive years running. He is honored to have the opportunity to be able to proudly serve our community and surrounding areas.