Overview
Kathryn E. Engelhardt, M.D. M.S. is double board-certified in thoracic surgery and general surgery; she specializes in surgery of the lung, airway, esophagus, stomach, chest wall, and mediastinum. Whenever possible, Dr. Engelhardt performs surgery using minimally invasive robotic technology, providing optimal outcomes, quicker recoveries, and shorter hospital stays.Dr. Engelhardt graduated from Cornell University before returning to her home state of Ohio to complete medical school at the University of Cincinnati. She started her post-graduate medical training here at the Medical University of South Carolina in general surgery. After finishing general surgery training, she traveled to Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University in St Louis; a hospital consistently ranked among the best in the country by US News and World Report. There she spent two years in advanced training to specialize in cardiothoracic surgery. She now has brought her expertise back to the low country to serve the people of South Carolina and the surrounding communities.Dr. Engelhardt has earned numerous awards, including the Curtis P. Antz MUSC Surgical Society Award for Excellence, the MUSC Yarbrough Award for Excellence in Resident Research, the Southeastern Surgical Congress Gold Medal Forum, American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress Excellence in Research, and she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Society.
Dr. Engelhardt is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Esophageal Perforation, and Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
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Locations
86 Jonathan Lucas Street, 2nd Floor, Charleston, SC 29425
2060 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, 1st Floor, West Ashley, SC 29407
4040 Hwy 17 Bypass, Suite 306, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
86 Jonathan Lucas Street, 2nd Floor, Charleston, SC 29425
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Engelhardt 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.
MUSC Health Partners
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MUSC Health Cardiothoracic Surgery At Ashley River Tower
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 highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
Palmetto Cardiovascular And Thoracic Associates
James Benner is a Thoracic Surgeon in North Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Benner is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Heart Bypass Surgery, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kathryn E. Engelhardt
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kathryn E. Engelhardt?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kathryn E. Engelhardt 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. Kathryn E. Engelhardt a top-rated expert for Pleuropulmonary Blastoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kathryn E. Engelhardt is classified as an Advanced expert for Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, 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. Kathryn E. Engelhardt specialize in?
While Dr. Kathryn E. Engelhardt is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Esophageal Perforation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Kathryn E. Engelhardt accept my insurance?
Dr. Kathryn E. Engelhardt accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-792-9300 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.
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- Advanced
- Lung CancerDr. Engelhardt isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Engelhardt isAdvanced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Experienced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Engelhardt isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Collapsed LungDr. Engelhardt isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Engelhardt isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Esophageal PerforationDr. Engelhardt isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Perforation.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Engelhardt isExperienced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Engelhardt isExperienced. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).