Benjamin Matthew Pugh, CRNA
Anesthesia & Perioperative Medicine

MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center
800 West Meeting St, Lancaster, SC 29720
Office Number
803-286-1214New Patient Visits
Benjamin Matthew Pugh, CRNA, is a dedicated health care professional committed to delivering safe, individualized anesthesia care to the Lancaster, SC, community. With a solid educational background and extensive experience in various clinical settings, Benjamin brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his practice.
Benjamin obtained his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Utah Valley University before pursuing his Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia at Western Carolina University (WCU). While at WCU, Benjamin honed his skills and deepened his understanding of anesthesia practice, preparing him for a successful career.
Benjamin has worked in diverse health care environments, including prestigious institutions such as Mission Health and MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center. His clinical experience spans various specialties, including general, orthopedic, neurosurgery, obstetric, pediatric, and trauma anesthesia. Benjamin is proficient in various anesthesia techniques, including spinals, arterial lines, and ultrasound-guided procedures.
Benjamin's commitment to excellence is reflected in his active involvement in professional organizations such as the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists and South Carolina Association of Nurse Anesthetist. He holds multiple licensures and certifications, including South Carolina Registered Nurse and CRNA certifications, as well as certifications in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Basic Life Support (BLS).
With a passion for patient care and a dedication to staying at the forefront of his field, Benjamin Matthew Pugh, CRNA, continues to make valuable contributions to the health care community. Ensuring the safety and well-being of his patients is always the top priority.
Benjamin obtained his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Utah Valley University before pursuing his Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia at Western Carolina University (WCU). While at WCU, Benjamin honed his skills and deepened his understanding of anesthesia practice, preparing him for a successful career.
Benjamin has worked in diverse health care environments, including prestigious institutions such as Mission Health and MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center. His clinical experience spans various specialties, including general, orthopedic, neurosurgery, obstetric, pediatric, and trauma anesthesia. Benjamin is proficient in various anesthesia techniques, including spinals, arterial lines, and ultrasound-guided procedures.
Benjamin's commitment to excellence is reflected in his active involvement in professional organizations such as the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists and South Carolina Association of Nurse Anesthetist. He holds multiple licensures and certifications, including South Carolina Registered Nurse and CRNA certifications, as well as certifications in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Basic Life Support (BLS).
With a passion for patient care and a dedication to staying at the forefront of his field, Benjamin Matthew Pugh, CRNA, continues to make valuable contributions to the health care community. Ensuring the safety and well-being of his patients is always the top priority.
About Benjamin
Specialties
Anesthesia & Perioperative Medicine
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Education
Western Carolina University
Medical School, 2019
Insurance Coverage
Note:Please contact the practice directly to confirm your health plan is in network.
Absolute Total Care (NEIC)
Absolute Total Care Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan
Aetna (Exclusive Choice)
Aetna (Managed Choice)
Aetna (Open Choice)
Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization)
Aetna Medicare
AllWell by Absolute Total Care
Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace)
BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace)
Blue Choice Blue Option (Marketplace)
Blue Choice Medicaid
Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Choice HealthCare (Group Health Plan)
Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP)
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators
Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC)
Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina
Cigna
Cigna Medicare
Clover Health
Coventry
Employers Health Network (EHN)
First Choice Next
First Choice VIP Care Plus Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan
First Choice/Select Health (NEIC)
First Health
Great West Healthcare (Part of Cigna now)
Healthy Blue Medicaid by Blue Choice
Humana ChoiceCare PPO (Group Health Plan) (through March 31, 2025)
Humana Healthy Horizons (through March 31, 2025)
Humana Medicare (through March 31, 2025)
Medcost
Medicare A & B (Traditional Medicare)
Molina Healthcare
Molina Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan
Tricare
United HealthCare
Veterans' Affairs Community Care Network (CCN)
WellCare
Map & Directions
MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center
800 West Meeting StLancaster, SC 29720
Monday - Sunday
Open 24 hours
Office
803-286-1214