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Dr. Michael Edwards, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 71
Dr. Michael Edwards, MD
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Dr. Michael Edwards, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in North Charleston, SC.
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Dr. Michael Edwards, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 71
North Charleston, SC
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience
Dr. Michael Edwards, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in North Charleston, SC.

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Dr. Edwards graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1979 and completed a residency at University of Tennessee-Memphis.Dr. Michael Edwards, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in North Charleston, SC and has 45 years experience. Dr. Edwards currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Trident Medical Center and East Cooper Medical Center. Dr. Edwards has experience treating conditions like Venous Hypertension, Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD and PVD) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Edwards received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Edwards' office accepts new patients. Dr. Edwards is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Venous Hypertension
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Venous Hypertension
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Venous Hypertension
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Aortic Aneurysm
Atherosclerosis
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebrovascular Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Lymphedema
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Postthrombotic Syndrome
Varicose Veins
Venous Insufficiency
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Maze Procedure
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Aneurysm
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Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arteriovenous Fistula
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Tumor
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Burn Injuries
Cancer
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Embolism
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Empyema
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Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gallstones
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Ileus
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Iliac Aneurysm
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Noninfective Endocarditis
Osteosarcoma
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Embolism
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spider Veins
Systolic Heart Failure
Thrombosis
Thyroid Nodule
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Disease
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Ventral Hernia
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Angioplasty Vertebral Vessels
Aortic Repair
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Atherectomy
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Colectomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Embolectomy Arterial
Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrotomy
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lung Biopsy
Lung Resection
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Orchiectomy
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Partial Lobectomy
Peripheral Angioplasty
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Vascular Stenting
Port Placements or Replacements
Pulmonary Thrombectomy
Skin Grafts
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Procedure
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Tracheal Surgery
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • Coventry Health Care of the Carolinas, Inc.
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • United Healthcare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Aetna
  • First Choice Health
  • Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Tricare
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Guardian
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • WellCare
  • Coventry Health Care

Locations

  1. 1 South Coast Gastroenterology
    2891 Tricom St Ste B, North Charleston, SC 29406
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 572-2100
  2. 2 Office
    1230 Hospital Dr Ste A, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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Dec 16, 2020
Great doctor, straight to the point. Did the surgery and no issues afterwards. Great doctor!
— Dec 16, 2020
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Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Tennessee College of Medicine
    1979
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • University of Tennessee, Memphis
    1980
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Tennessee-Memphis
    1986
Residency Hospital
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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. Michael Edwards, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Edwards' profile.

Dr. Edwards frequently treats the following conditions: Venous Hypertension, Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD and PVD). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Edwards, MD is affiliated with Trident Medical Center and East Cooper Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Michael Edwards, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Trident Medical Center

    9330 Medical Plaza Dr, Charleston, SC

  • East Cooper Medical Center

    2000 Hospital Dr, Mount Pleasant, SC