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Dr. Eric Skipper, MD

General Surgery* Age 65
Dr. Eric Skipper, MD
4.6 (11 Ratings)
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Dr. Eric Skipper, MD is a General Surgeon in Charlotte, NC.
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Dr. Eric Skipper, MD

General Surgery* Age 65
Charlotte, NC
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. Eric Skipper, MD is a General Surgeon in Charlotte, NC.

About

Dr. Eric Skipper, MD is a General Surgeon in Charlotte, NC and has 39 years experience. They graduated from Wake Forest School of Medicine in 1985 and completed a residency at Carolinas Medical Center|Pitt Co Memorial Hosp/E Carolina University.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center and Atrium Health Pineville. Dr. Skipper has experience treating conditions like Mitral Valve Stenosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Skipper received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Skipper also speaks Spanish. Dr. Skipper is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Aortic Valve Surgery
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Aortic Valve Surgery
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Aortic Valve Surgery
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Maze Procedure
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Biventricular Heart Failure
Carotid Artery Disease
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Ileus
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Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Systolic Heart Failure
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ventral Hernia
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Aortic Repair
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Mitral Valve Surgery
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Thoracentesis
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Abdominal Pain
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adhesive Pericarditis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aortic Dissection
Aortic Stenosis
Atrial Septal Defect
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Breast Cancer
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cardiac Tamponade
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Coarctation of the Aorta
Constrictive Pericarditis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lung Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Mediastinal Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Septal Defect
Subacute Endocarditis
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventricular Fibrillation
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominal Organ Transplant
Abdominoplasty
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aortic Angioplasty
Aortic Arch Repair
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Atherectomy
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Bile Duct Procedure
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Excision
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Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Gastrotomy
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Transplant
Impella Device
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplant
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Renal Transplant
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Tracheal Surgery
Tricuspid Valve Graft
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Sanger Heart and Vascular Institute
    1001 Blythe Blvd Ste 300, Charlotte, NC 28203
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (704) 355-2000
  2. 2 Atrium Health Livewell Care
    1237 Harding Pl Ste 3100, Charlotte, NC 28204
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4.6
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May 09, 2020
I found DR. Skipper to be highly competent. He replaced my Aortic valve in 2015 and my evaluations ,with my cardiologist, since have been excellent. I highly recommend Dr. Skipper and chose him based on recommdations and research.
Salvatore Tepedino — May 09, 2020
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Wake Forest School of Medicine
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Pitt Co Memorial Hosp/E Carolina University
    1986
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Carolinas Medical Center|Pitt Co Memorial Hosp/E Carolina University
    1991
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Eric Skipper, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Skipper's profile.

Dr. Eric Skipper, MD is affiliated with Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center and Atrium Health Pineville.

Yes, Dr. Eric Skipper, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center

    1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC

  • Atrium Health Pineville

    10628 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC