Overview
Dr. Denise Carneiro-Pla is a board-certified general surgeon who is focused in endocrine surgery. She was educated in Brazil including medical school and residency in general surgery. In 1998, shortly after her residency, she was invited to the United States to be a researcher in endocrine surgery which started her interest and commitment to this specialty. The research fellowship at the University of Miami School of Medicine lasted for a period of three-and-a-half years and then extended to another year and a half as a clinical fellow of endocrine surgery under Dr. George Irvin's mentorship.Following these five years of specialized endocrine surgery training in this center of excellence, Dr. Carneiro-Pla was ready to start her career as an academic surgeon in the U.S. and she repeated the residency in general surgery at the University of Miami School of Medicine.Dr. Carneiro-Pla has been a faculty of the Department of Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina since 2007, with a practice exclusively dedicated to endocrine surgery treating thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal surgical diseases. She remains academically productive writing papers and book chapters in endocrine surgery, mainly in parathyroid disease and cervical ultrasonography, which are her special interests.Dr. Carneiro-Pla currently sees patients in downtown Charleston at Hollings Cancer Center and at North Charleston Specialty Care, where ultrasonography is available as part of cervical physical examination and to guide necessary procedures. The indicated surgeries are performed at our state-of-the-art hospital, Ashley River Tower.
Dr. Carneiro is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Cancer, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 19 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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86 Jonathan Lucas Street, Hollings Cancer Center, 3rd Floor, Charleston, SC 29425
86 Jonathan Lucas Street, Hollings Cancer Center, 3rd Floor, Charleston, SC 29425
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Dr. Carneiro has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Denise M. Carneiro
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Denise M. Carneiro?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Denise M. Carneiro by calling their office at 843-792-9300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Denise M. Carneiro a top-rated expert for Hyperparathyroidism?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Denise M. Carneiro is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hyperparathyroidism, 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. Denise M. Carneiro specialize in?
While Dr. Denise M. Carneiro is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Cancer, and Parathyroid Hyperplasia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.
Does Dr. Denise M. Carneiro participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Denise M. Carneiro has published 19 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hyperparathyroidism. You can view a list of Dr. Denise M. Carneiro's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Denise M. Carneiro accept my insurance?
Dr. Denise M. Carneiro accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-792-9300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Carneiro isDistinguished. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Familial Isolated HyperparathyroidismDr. Carneiro isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism.
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Carneiro isDistinguished. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- HyperparathyroidismDr. Carneiro isDistinguished. Learn about Hyperparathyroidism.
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Carneiro isDistinguished. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
- Neonatal Severe HyperparathyroidismDr. Carneiro isDistinguished. Learn about Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism.
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- CalciphylaxisDr. Carneiro isAdvanced. Learn about Calciphylaxis.
- NephrocalcinosisDr. Carneiro isAdvanced. Learn about Nephrocalcinosis.
- ThymectomyDr. Carneiro isAdvanced. Learn about Thymectomy.
- ThyroidectomyDr. Carneiro isAdvanced. Learn about Thyroidectomy.
- Vitamin D DeficiencyDr. Carneiro isAdvanced. Learn about Vitamin D Deficiency.
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- Autosomal Dominant HypocalcemiaDr. Carneiro isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia.
- Familial HyperaldosteronismDr. Carneiro isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hyperaldosteronism.
- Hereditary Paraganglioma-Pheochromocytoma Syndrome
- HyperaldosteronismDr. Carneiro isExperienced. Learn about Hyperaldosteronism.
- HypoparathyroidismDr. Carneiro isExperienced. Learn about Hypoparathyroidism.
- Multiple Endocrine NeoplasiaDr. Carneiro isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia.