The 20 Best Heart Valve Repair Doctors near Charleston, SC

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 27 doctor with experience in Heart Valve Repair near Charleston, SC. Of these, 20 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair
    General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair
    General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery

    University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicolas Pope is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Pope is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Pope is currently accepting new patients.

    Marc R. Katz
    Advanced in Heart Valve Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Heart Valve Repair
    Thoracic Surgery

    MUSC Health Cardiothoracic Surgery At Ashley River Tower

    25 Courtenay Dr, 1st Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    45+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Marc R. Katz received his combined M.D. and MPH from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1981. He completed his internship and residency in general surgery at the Medical College of Virginia, then a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery under Dr. Richard Lower (co-pioneer of heart transplantation with Norman Shumway). An additional fellowship in pediatric cardiac surgery was next completed at Boston Children's Hospital. He served as chief of cardiothoracic transplantation at the Medical College of Virginia, and subsequently founded the Virginia Transplant Center in Richmond, Virginia. During his career in adult cardiac surgery he performed the first combined heart - kidney transplant in the eastern U.S. the first left ventricular assist device in Virginia, and has been a pioneer in minimally invasive and robotic heart surgery. Dr. Katz currently serves as professor of surgery and chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina. Additionally he is associate director of the Heart \& Vascular Integrated Center of Clinical Excellence and is co-director of the South Carolina Heart Valve Center. Dr. Katz continues an active practice in adult cardiac surgery specializing in minimally invasive, trans-catheter and robotic approaches for valve disease, plus surgery for congestive heart failure, placement of ventricular assist devices and heart transplantation. Dr. Katz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Thomas G. Di Salvo
    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair
    Transplant Surgery

    MUSC Health Cardiology At Ashley River Tower

    25 Courtenay Drive, 1st Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Thomas DiSalvo attended Harvard College and graduated with honors from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Following medical residency and chief residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore and serving on faculty at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, he completed fellowship training in cardiology at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. After ten years of clinical practice as an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard, he was recruited as medical director of the Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute and as associate professor of medicine at Vanderbilt. In 2015, Dr. DiSalvo was recruited as professor of medicine and chief of the division of cardiology at MUSC. Throughout his career, he has been an active and busy clinical cardiologist committed to the highest standards of excellence. As an educator, although he has had the privilege of educating students and physicians in training and lecturing at many national and international cardiology meetings, Dr. DiSalvo enjoys educating patients and their families even more, both in the clinic and at the bedside. Dr. Di Salvo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Atrial Fibrillation, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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    Michael R. Zile
    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair
    Transplant Surgery

    MUSC Health Cardiology At Ashley River Tower

    25 Courtenay Drive, 1st Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Zile is a graduate of Rush University School of Medicine. He did his internal medicine residency at Rush Presbyterian St. Lukes Medical Center in Chicago, a clinical cardiology fellowship at Tufts-New England Medical Center in Boston and a research cardiology fellowship at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Boston. Dr. Zile is currently the Charles Ezra Daniel professor of medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina.He also serves as the director of cardiology at the Ralph H. Johnson Department of Veteran's Affairs Medical Center in Charleston. He is an adjunct professor of bioengineering at Clemson University.Dr. Zile's research career has involved both basic laboratory research examining the mechanisms of disease development and progression and translational clinical research examining the application of these basic mechanisms to development of effective treatment methods.Dr. Zile is a recognized leader in the areas of cardiac function, congestive heart failure, diastolic heart failure and valvular heart disease. His research is supported by grants from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, the American Heart Association, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Medical University of South Carolina.Dr. Zile is the author of over 100 peer-reviewed publications. He is a member of a number of professional societies including the American College of Physicians, American Federation of Clinical Research, American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, the Heart Failure Society of America, International Society of Heart Failure, and the American Physiology Society. Dr. Zile has served on the research, educational and program committees of these organizations. He serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology and Circulation and is an editorial consultant to a number of others including Circulation Research, Journal of Clinical Investigation and the American Journal of Physiology. Dr. Zile is a member of the Association of University Cardiologists and a member of the ABIM Subspecialty Board on Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Zile is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Sheldon E. Litwin
    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair
    Transplant Surgery

    MUSC Health Cardiology At Ashley River Tower

    25 Courtenay Drive, 1st Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Sheldon E. Litwin is a cardiologist with nationally recognized expertise in advanced cardiac imaging and its use in the diagnosis of heart disease and treatment of patients with heart disease. Dr. Litwin is board-certified in general cardiology, nuclear cardiology, echocardiography, and cardiovascular computed tomography (CT). He was recognized in 2014 in America's Top Doctors (Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.). He is a strong proponent of preventive cardiology and has a longstanding interest in weight loss as prevention and treatment for cardiovascular disease. He is an avid outdoorsman and exercise advocate who is passionate about caring for active adults who participate in sports or recreational exercise. Prior to coming to MUSC Health, Dr. Litwin was chief of the division of cardiology at Georgia Regents University from 2011 to 2014 and director of cardiac imaging at the University of Utah from 1993 to 2011. Dr. Litwin is involved in clinical trials using new therapies for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). He has published more than 100 scientific papers and serves on several editorial boards and national committees.Dr. Litwin's medical degree was awarded by Washington University School of Medicine. He completed a residency at the University of Arizona and completed a cardiology fellowship at Beth Israel Hospital, Harvard Medical School. Dr. Litwin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Gastric Bypass, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Advanced in Heart Valve Repair
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Heart Valve Repair
    Cardiology

    Coastal Cardiology P.A.

    1033 Saint Andrews Blvd, 
    Charleston,, SC 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Troy Bunting is a Cardiologist in Charleston,, South Carolina. Dr. Bunting is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Necrosis, Atherosclerosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Advanced in Heart Valve Repair
    Advanced in Heart Valve Repair

    Coastal Cardiology P.A.

    1033 Saint Andrews Blvd, 
    Charleston,, SC 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Woodfield is a Cardiologist in Charleston,, South Carolina. Dr. Woodfield is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Daniel H. Steinberg
    Advanced in Heart Valve Repair
    Interventional Cardiology
    Advanced in Heart Valve Repair
    Interventional Cardiology

    University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Steinberg, MD, specializes in Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Steinberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair
    Cardiology

    MUSC University Hospital

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston,, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Usher is a Cardiologist in Charleston,, South Carolina. Dr. Usher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Bidirectional Tachycardia, Ventricular Tachycardia, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair
    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair

    The Medical University Of South Carolina Foundation

    25 Courtenay Dr, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Terrence O'brien is a Cardiologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. O'brien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Cardiac Ablation, and Angioplasty.

    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair
    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair

    The Medical University Of South Carolina Foundation

    25 Courtenay Dr, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Zwerner is a Cardiologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Zwerner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair
    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair

    Coastal Cardiology P.A.

    1033 Saint Andrews Blvd, 
    Charleston,, SC 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew O'steen is a Cardiologist in Charleston,, South Carolina. Dr. O'steen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair
    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair

    Roper St. Francis Physician Partners Coastal Cardiology

    1033 Saint Andrews Blvd, 
    Charleston,, SC 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lars Runquist is a Cardiologist in Charleston,, South Carolina. Dr. Runquist is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair
    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair

    Roper St. Francis Physician Partners Coastal Cardiology

    1033 Saint Andrews Blvd, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Rieder is a Cardiologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Rieder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Atherosclerosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Advanced in Heart Valve Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Heart Valve Repair
    Thoracic Surgery

    Roper Hospital

    316 Calhoun St, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Ross is a Thoracic Surgeon in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Ross is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Necrosis, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Advanced in Heart Valve Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Heart Valve Repair
    Thoracic Surgery

    The Medical University Of South Carolina Foundation

    25 Courtenay Dr, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanford Zeigler is a Thoracic Surgeon in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Zeigler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Valerian L. Fernandes
    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair
    Interventional Cardiology

    MUSC Health Cardiology At Ashley River Tower

    25 Courtenay Drive, 1st Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Valerian Fernandes received his MBBS degree from St. John's Medical College, Bangalore in 1989 and his post graduate M.D. (internal medicine) degree from Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh, India in 1992. He received his MRCP degree in 1994 (Member of Royal College of Physicians-UK). In the U.S. he did his internship at St. Luke-Roosevelt Hospital in New York and completed his internal medicine residency at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota in 1997. His cardiology and interventional cardiology fellowship training was done at the Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas from 1997 to 2001. Since his training, he has been on the MUSC faculty as an assistant professor of medicine and as a staff physician and director of the cardiac catheterization laboratories at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center.Dr. Fernandes is board certified in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. He is level III echocardiography trained and certified and also level II nuclear cardiology trained and certified.Dr. Fernandes' clinical and research interests include complex coronary interventions, rotational atherectomy, vulnerable plaque evaluation and treatment, acute coronary syndromes, alcohol septal ablation for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, peripheral arterial intervention and Doppler and transesophageal echocardiography. He is the only certified percutaneous mitral valvuloplasty practitioner in the state of South Carolina.Dr. Fernandes has been a principal investigator in several trials and has also co-authored many publications. He is very active in teaching and medical education and has received many teaching awards and nominations. He is a reviewer for medical journals and a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Fernandes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Mitral Stenosis, Cardiomyopathy, Atherectomy, and Angioplasty.

    Thomas M. Todoran
    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair
    Interventional Cardiology

    MUSC Health Cardiology At East Cooper Medical Pavilion

    1600 Midtown Avenue, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Todoran, MD, MS, specializes in Interventional Cardiology and is located in Mount Pleasant, SC. Dr. Todoran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Atherosclerosis, Embolectomy, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair
    General Surgery

    MUSC University Hospital

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arman Kilic is a General Surgeon in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Kilic has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Dissection, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Transplant, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Heart Valve Repair
    General Surgery

    Roper Hospital

    316 Calhoun St, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Spratt is a General Surgeon in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Spratt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Infective Endocarditis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Heart Valve Repair doctor near Charleston, SC?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Heart Valve Repair doctor near Charleston, SC?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Heart Valve Repair doctors near Charleston, SC?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Heart Valve Repair doctors near Charleston, SC?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Heart Valve Repair doctor near Charleston, SC?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Heart Valve Repair doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Heart Valve Repair doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Heart Valve Repair doctor near Charleston, SC?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Heart Valve Repair doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Heart Valve Repair doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Heart Valve Repair doctors near Charleston, SC?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Heart Valve Repair doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Heart Valve Repair doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Heart Valve Repair doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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