Eric R. Skipper
Expertise in
10
conditions
Expertise in
10
conditions

Overview

Eric Skipper is a Thoracic Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Skipper is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Skipper is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Wake Forest University

Residency

East Carolina University, Surgery

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in NC

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery
American Board Of Thoracic Surgery

Fellowships

East Carolina University, Research Fellow in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Kenilworth
1237 Harding Place, Charlotte, NC 28204

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Skipper 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.

Aortic Dissection
Heart Transplant

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Eric R. Skipper

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Eric R. Skipper?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Eric R. Skipper by calling their office at 704-373-0212. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Eric R. Skipper a top-rated expert for Aortic Valve Stenosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Eric R. Skipper is classified as an Distinguished expert for Aortic Valve Stenosis, 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. Eric R. Skipper specialize in?

While Dr. Eric R. Skipper is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, and Aortic Valve Replacement. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. Eric R. Skipper participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Eric R. Skipper has published 15 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Valve Stenosis. You can view a list of Dr. Eric R. Skipper's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Eric R. Skipper accept my insurance?

Dr. Eric R. Skipper accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 704-373-0212 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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