Overview
Craig Blum is a Plastic Surgeon in Charleston, South Carolina. His top area of expertise is Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Blum is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
900 Island Park Dr Ste 202B, Charleston, SC 29492
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.
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Judith M. Skoner, M.D. joined the MUSC Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery as an assistant professor in September 2005. She received her medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and completed her residency at the Medical University of South Carolina. Following residency, she completed fellowship training in microvascular reconstruction/facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at Oregon Health \& Science University in Portland. After fellowship, Dr. Skoner traveled through Nepal, providing care to underserved patients at remote locations with various head and neck disorders. Thereafter, she joined the Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery faculty at Temple University School of Medicine, as division head for microvascular/facial plastic \& reconstructive surgery.Now, as part of the MUSC facial plastics faculty, Dr. Skoner continues her focused expertise in microvascular surgery and complex reconstruction of the head and neck-- which is essentially recreating parts of the face/mouth/throat/jaw/neck/scalp using transplanted tissue/bone from the patient's own body, after a large cancer or major trauma has resulted in the destruction of these critical features. She also has particular interest in post-traumatic facial reconstruction and functional/aesthetic reconstructions of other complex defects and deformities.In addition to her MUSC facial plastic surgery practice, she also serves as the division chief of Otolaryngology at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Hospital in Charleston. Dr. Skoner's research interests include clinical post-reconstruction function and quality of life in head and neck cancer patients. Dr. Skoner is double board-certified, having completed all requirements for both the American Board of Otolaryngology, and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; she is also an active member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Skoner is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Tissue Biopsy, and Glossectomy.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Craig Blum
Is Dr. Craig Blum a top-rated expert for Lymphadenectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Craig Blum is classified as an Experienced expert for Lymphadenectomy, 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. Craig Blum specialize in?
While Dr. Craig Blum is a Plastic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Lymphadenectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Plastic Surgery.
Does Dr. Craig Blum participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Craig Blum has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lymphadenectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Craig Blum's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Craig Blum accept my insurance?
Dr. Craig Blum accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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