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Dr. Eric Skipper, MD

General Surgery* Age 65
Dr. Eric Skipper, MD
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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 Hypertensive Heart with Failure 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
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Aortic Valve Surgery
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Aortic Valve Surgery
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Aortic Valve Disease
Maze Procedure
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Carotid Artery Disease
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Ileus
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Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Systolic Heart Failure
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Aortic Repair
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Mitral Valve Surgery
Abdominal Pain
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adhesive Pericarditis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aortic Diseases
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Atrial Septal Defect
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biventricular Heart Failure
Breast Cancer
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cardiac Tamponade
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Coarctation of the Aorta
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constrictive Pericarditis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Gallstones
Gynecologic Cancer
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Inguinal Hernia
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lung Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Mediastinal Tumors
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Pleural Effusion
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
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Ventricular Fibrillation
Abdominal Organ Transplant
Abdominoplasty
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aortic Angioplasty
Aortic Arch Repair
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Atherectomy
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Bile Duct Procedure
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Excision
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Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
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
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 Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Renal Transplant
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Graft
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
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 Office
    1237 Harding Pl Ste 4300, Charlotte, NC 28204
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (704) 373-0212

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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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About Me

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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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Skipper frequently treats the following conditions: Hypertensive Heart with Failure. See more on Sharecare.

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