Specialties:
Cardiovascular Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery
Address:
McLeod Heart and Vascular Institute
101 S Ravenel St Suite SUITE 270, Florence 29506
(843) 777-7020 (Phone), (843) 664-9545 (Fax)
Procedures:
Aortic Repair, Open or Repair of Arterial Aneurysm, Open, Cardiac Surgical Procedures, Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair, Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery, Decortication and Pleurectomy, Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration, Heart Defect Repair, Heart Surgery, Impella Device, Maze Procedure, Minimally-Invasive Surgery, Peripheral Artery Bypass Procedures, Peripheral Artery Catheterization, Thoracentesis, Thoracic Surgical Procedures, Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft, Tracheal Surgery, Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary), Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Conditions:
Aneurysm, Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome, Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Disease, Arrhythmias (incl. Atrial Fibrillation), Cardiac Arrhythmia, Cardiomegaly, Cardiomyopathy, Carotid Artery Disease, Cerebral Artery Thrombosis, Cerebral Vascular Disease, Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), Heart Valve Diseases, Mitral Valve Disease, Pericardial Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD), Septal Defect, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Vascular Disease, Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Certifications:
General Surgery, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery, Thoracic Surgery
Awards:
Healthgrades Honor Roll, Floridas Top Doctor in Thoracic Surgery, 2004, First Annual Enrique Lopez Innovative Hummanitarian Cardiac Surgery Award, 2006, Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, 1976, Ephraim McDowell Award for Christian Excellence in Surgery, 1987, George Waldron Award for Oustanding Resident in Surgery, 1982, Whos Who Among Executives and Professionals, 2009, Eagle Scout Award, 1966, Oustanding Cardiovascular Surgeon of the Year Award, 2002, Honorary Citizen of Nanjing, PRC, 2002
Languages:
English, Spanish
Hospitals:
McLeod Heart and Vascular Institute
101 S Ravenel St Suite SUITE 270, Florence 29506
McLeod Regional Medical Center
555 East Cheves St, Florence 29506
Philosophy:
Modify, Simplify and Apply. The concept pioneered by my mentor, Dr. Denton Cooley. It is my belief that the highest quality of care, given in the most expeditious and compassionate manner, will result in the quickest return to a normal like style. The care will always have as its goal the respect and compassion for the patient. I recognize God's blessing and the need to be a good steward of what He has entrusted to me.
Education:
Medical School
University Of Texas Medical School At Houston
Graduated: 1977
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center
Graduated: 1978
University Of Texas-Md Anderson Cancer Center
Graduated: 1982
Saint Lukes Episcopal Hospital
Graduated: 1984
Southern Methodist University
Graduated: 1974
Texas Heart Inst/St Luke's Episcopal Hosp
University Of Newcastle Upon Tyne
Graduated: 1980