Overview
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 top areas of expertise are Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Pectus Excavatum, and Splenectomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2250 Mall Dr, North Charleston, SC 29406
10 McClennan Banks Drive, 1st & 2nd Floor, Charleston, SC 29425
2250 Mall DrNorth Charleston, North Charleston, SC 29406
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Hollinger 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.
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.
MUSC Health Partners
Aaron Lesher is a Pediatric Surgeon in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Lesher is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Necrosis, Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.
HCA Healthcare Summerville Pediatric Specialists
Alexander Soutter is a Pediatric Surgeon in Summerville, South Carolina. Dr. Soutter is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Umbilical Hernia, Polydactyly, Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, and Appendicitis. Dr. Soutter is currently accepting new patients.
MUSC Children's Health General Surgery At Summey Medical Pavilion
Dr. Christian Streck graduated from Duke University in 1994 with a BS in biology and an AB in history. He received his medical degree from the Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 1999. He completed general surgery residency in Memphis, Tennessee in 2006. This included a research fellowship studying children's cancer at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. He completed pediatric surgery fellowship at LeBonhuer Children's Hospital in Memphis in 2008. He is currently board certified in general and pediatric surgery. Dr. Streck is a professor of surgery and pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina. He is currently the pediatric trauma medical director and the general surgery residency program director.Dr. Streck's research interests include pediatric trauma and minimally invasive surgery. His clinical interests include minimally invasive surgery for a variety of conditions of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis. His specific interests include cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, pectus excavatum, trauma, appendicitis, and ovarian masses. Dr. Streck is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sternal Cleft, Pectus Excavatum, Fryns Syndrome, and Donnai-Barrow Syndrome.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Laura E. Hollinger
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Laura E. Hollinger?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Laura E. Hollinger by calling their office at 843-792-2300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Laura E. Hollinger a top-rated expert for Diaphragmatic Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Laura E. Hollinger is classified as an Advanced expert for Diaphragmatic Hernia, 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. Laura E. Hollinger specialize in?
While Dr. Laura E. Hollinger is a Pediatric Surgery, they have specific expertise in Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Surgery.
Does Dr. Laura E. Hollinger participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Laura E. Hollinger has published 16 articles and abstracts on conditions like Diaphragmatic Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Laura E. Hollinger's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Laura E. Hollinger accept my insurance?
Dr. Laura E. Hollinger accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-792-2300 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
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Hollinger isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Hollinger isAdvanced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Experienced
- Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of LungDr. Hollinger isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung.
- HerniaDr. Hollinger isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
- Hypoplasia of the Tibia with PolydactylyDr. Hollinger isExperienced. Learn about Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly.
- HypotoniaDr. Hollinger isExperienced. Learn about Hypotonia.
- Pectus CarinatumDr. Hollinger isExperienced. Learn about Pectus Carinatum.
- Pectus ExcavatumDr. Hollinger isExperienced. Learn about Pectus Excavatum.