Overview
Aaron Lesher is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina.
Dr. Lesher is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Biliary Dyskinesia, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 36 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Lesher is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
Locations
10 McClennan Banks Dr, Charleston, SC 29401
171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
2 Clinical Trials
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HCA Healthcare Summerville Pediatric Specialists
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MUSC Children's Health Thoracic Surgery At Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital
Dr. Laura Hollinger is a board-certified pediatric surgeon in Charleston, South Carolina who maintains a comprehensive practice in pediatric general surgery covering a wide range of clinical areas including congenital anomalies, neonatal surgery, prenatal consultations, pediatric trauma and emergency care, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), and minimally invasive pectus excavatum repair. She treats patients across the spectrum of pediatric general surgery including hernias, ovarian disorders, and cancer, and performs surgeries in a minimally invasive manner. Dr Hollinger's treatment philosophy is to treat every patient as though they were her own in a patient-centered approach.Dr Hollinger received her undergraduate degree from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas, and then her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston at the McGovern Medical School. She completed her internship and residency in general surgery at the Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas, including a two-year research fellowship where she studied critical illness and the distant organ effects of kidney ischemia-reperfusion injury. Dr Hollinger completed her fellowship training in pediatric surgery in 2017 at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, Texas. While in Houston, her training included both open and minimally invasive approaches to neonatal and pediatric general surgical diseases.Dr Hollinger joined MUSC as an assistant professor of surgery in 2017. Her primary leadership role at the Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital is as Medical Director of the pediatric ECMO program where she leads a team of experts in neonatal and pediatric critical illness. Through their comprehensive multidisciplinary approach and dedication to exceptional patient care, the Pediatric ECMO program achieved the Platinum Level ELSO Award for Excellence in Life Support, a designation held by only the top tier of children's hospitals across the United States. Her research interests include congenital diaphragmatic hernia, prenatal consultation, and pediatric ECMO support during critical illness. Dr. Hollinger is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Pectus Excavatum, Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, and Splenectomy. Dr. Hollinger is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Aaron P. Lesher
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Aaron P. Lesher?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Aaron P. Lesher by calling their office at 843-792-3851. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Aaron P. Lesher a top-rated expert for Gastrostomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Aaron P. Lesher is classified as an Advanced expert for Gastrostomy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Aaron P. Lesher specialize in?
While Dr. Aaron P. Lesher is a Pediatric Surgery, they have specific expertise in Gastrostomy, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, and Hernia Surgery. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Surgery.
Does Dr. Aaron P. Lesher participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Aaron P. Lesher has published 36 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastrostomy. You can view a list of Dr. Aaron P. Lesher's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Aaron P. Lesher accept my insurance?
Dr. Aaron P. Lesher accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-792-3851 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- GastrostomyDr. Lesher isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Necrotizing EnterocolitisDr. Lesher isAdvanced. Learn about Necrotizing Enterocolitis.
- Experienced
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Lesher isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of LungDr. Lesher isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung.
- EndoscopyDr. Lesher isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Lesher isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly
- Infantile Pyloric StenosisDr. Lesher isExperienced. Learn about Infantile Pyloric Stenosis.
- OmphaloceleDr. Lesher isExperienced. Learn about Omphalocele.
- Pectus CarinatumDr. Lesher isExperienced. Learn about Pectus Carinatum.
- Pectus ExcavatumDr. Lesher isExperienced. Learn about Pectus Excavatum.
- Pulmonary SequestrationDr. Lesher isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Sequestration.
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Lesher isExperienced. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Lesher isExperienced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.
