
Overview
Maria Jennifer Diaz, ANP-C, specializes in Breast Cancer, Surgical Oncology, and Genetics and is located in Charleston, SOUTH CAROLINA.
Dr. Diaz is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are HER2 Negative Breast Cancer, BRCA Positive Breast Cancer, and Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1).
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE PDP
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
86 Jonathan Lucas Street, 3rd Floor, Charleston, SC 29425
122 Okatie Center Blvd N, Suite 230, Okatie, SC 29909
86 Jonathan Lucas St, Charleston, SC 29425
86 Jonathan Lucas Street, 3rd Floor, Charleston, SC 29425
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Diaz 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 Surgical Oncology At Hollings Cancer Center
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.
Greenwood Genetic Center– Charleston
Sara Cathey is a Medical Genetics provider in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Cathey is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Aspartylglucosaminuria, Mucolipidosis Type 4, Fucosidosis, and Mucolipidosis 3. Dr. Cathey is currently accepting new patients.
Carolina Family Care Inc.
Andrea Abbott is a Surgical Oncologist in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Abbott is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma, Melanoma, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Maria J. Diaz
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Maria J. Diaz?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Maria J. Diaz 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. Maria J. Diaz a top-rated expert for HER2 Negative Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Maria J. Diaz is classified as an Advanced expert for HER2 Negative Breast Cancer, 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. Maria J. Diaz specialize in?
While Dr. Maria J. Diaz is a Nurse Practitioner, they have specific expertise in HER2 Negative Breast Cancer, BRCA Positive Breast Cancer, and Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nurse Practitioner.
Does Dr. Maria J. Diaz accept my insurance?
Dr. Maria J. Diaz accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Anthem BCBS. 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
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- BRCA Positive Breast CancerDr. Diaz isAdvanced. Learn about BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.
- HER2 Negative Breast CancerDr. Diaz isAdvanced. Learn about HER2 Negative Breast Cancer.

