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Dr. Nathan Kister, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 43
Dr. Nathan Kister, MD
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Dr. Nathan Kister, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Charleston, WV.
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Dr. Nathan Kister, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 43
Charleston, WV
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience
Dr. Nathan Kister, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Charleston, WV.

About

Dr. Kister graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine in 2008 and completed a residency at Charleston Area Medical Center - Memorial Hospital|West Virginia University Charleston Division.Dr. Nathan Kister, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Charleston, WV and has 16 years experience. Dr. Kister currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with CAMC General Hospital, CAMC Memorial Hospital and CAMC Women and Children's Hospital. At present, Dr. Kister received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Kister's office accepts new patients. Dr. Kister is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Pleural Effusion
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Port Placements or Replacements
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Lung Cancer
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Atrial Fibrillation
Carotid Artery Disease
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pericardial Disease
Systolic Heart Failure
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Surgery
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Partial Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Adhesive Pericarditis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Aortopulmonary Septal Defect
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Chest Wall Mass
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Heart Valve Diseases
Hiatal Hernia
Lung Abscess
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Mediastinal Tumors
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Noninfective Endocarditis
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Rheumatoid Carditis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Septal Defect
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Subacute Endocarditis
Tetralogy of Fallot
Typical Atrial Flutter
Unstable Angina
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Valve Bicuspidization
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Endoscopic Biopsy Bronchus Robotic Assist
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Impella Device
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Thoracoscopic Pneumonectomy
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Graft
Tricuspid Valve Surgery

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    3100 Maccorkle Ave SE Ste 301, Charleston, WV 25304
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (304) 388-5395
  2. 2 Camden Clark Medical Center
    800 Garfield Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26101
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (304) 424-2093
  3. 3 West Virginia University Hospitals
    1 Medical Center Dr, Morgantown, WV 26506
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (304) 293-4500

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Patient Reviews
Sep 21, 2023
I came to the hospital in a helicopter on death’s door. Dr. Kister explained everything that needed to be done, including what needed to be done to prepare me for the surgery. He had to open me twice two days in a row, but I am stronger and healthier now that I was for 5 to 10 years before my surgery. I would recommend him to anyone.
Chris — Sep 21, 2023
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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • West Virginia University School of Medicine
    2008
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Charleston Area Medical Center - Memorial Hospital|West Virginia University Charleston Division
    2013
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center|University of Kentucky Hospital
    2015
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Nathan Kister, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kister's profile.

Dr. Nathan Kister, MD is affiliated with CAMC General Hospital, CAMC Memorial Hospital and CAMC Women and Children's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Nathan Kister, MD holds board certification in General Surgery, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • CAMC General Hospital

    501 Morris St, Charleston, WV

  • CAMC Memorial Hospital

    3200 Maccorkle Ave SE, Charleston, WV

  • CAMC Women and Children's Hospital

    800 Pennsylvania Ave, Charleston, WV