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Dr. William Risher, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 66
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Dr. William Risher, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Aiken, SC.
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Dr. William Risher, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 66
Aiken, SC
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. William Risher, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Aiken, SC.

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Dr. Risher graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine. Dr. William Risher, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Aiken, SC and has 39 years experience. Dr. Risher currently practices at Carolina Heart and Vascular Center and are affiliated with Aiken Regional Medical Centers. At present, Dr. Risher received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Risher's office accepts new patients. Dr. Risher is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
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Cerebrovascular Disease
Carotid Artery Disease
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Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
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Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Aneurysm Repair
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
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Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aortic Angioplasty
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Thrombectomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Embolectomy Arterial
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Thymectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Tracheal Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Carolina Heart and Vascular Center
    137 Miracle Dr, Aiken, SC 29801
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Jun 25, 2024
Dr. Risher is an excellent doctor. He takes time to talk with you and explain everything you need to know. I trust him 100% with my heart.
Brenda — Jun 25, 2024
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Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
Vascular Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. William Risher, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Risher's profile.

Dr. William Risher, MD is affiliated with Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

Yes, Dr. William Risher, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Aiken Regional Medical Centers

    302 University Pkwy, Aiken, SC