Overview
Dr. Lockett is a Professor of Surgery in the Department of Surgery where he works in the Surgical Oncology Division. He serves as the MUSC Health's Chief Quality Officer for Charleston, where he leads MUSC Health - Charleston in continued efforts to provide the safest and highest quality care for patients by building a culture and systems that foster excellence.His academic interest lies in improving the quality, safety, and value of surgical care and addressing the surgical aspects of the opioid crisis. He is the principal investigator and surgeon lead for the South Carolina Surgical Quality Collaborative where he guides Continuous Quality Improvement work in eighteen hospitals across the state. He serves a similar role in the VA as the chief surgical consultant for Veterans Integrated Service Network 7 (Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina) where he provides guidance to seven surgical programs in the region. He works with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement on surgical projects and served as a member of the VA's General Surgery Advisory Board.His primary areas of surgical expertise include the management of breast cancer and breast diseases. He has multiple peer-reviewed publications in both surgical oncology and general surgery. Dr. Lockett has a strong interest in surgical quality, safety, and value; surgical education, continuous quality improvement; system design, and pain management. He served as the surgical residency program director at East Tennessee State University before joining MUSC and the VA. He is the recipient of multiple teaching awards and has been an invited speaker at regional and national meetings.He is a member of MUSC's Surgical Leadership Council, Quality Committee, and Clinical Council. Within the VA, Dr. Lockett chairs or participates in multiple local, regional, and national committees including: the Academic Partnership Council, Quality Executive Committee, Patient Care Improvement Conference, Clinical Executive Board; National, VISN, and local surgical work groups; VISN Healthcare Delivery Council, Peer Review Committee, Invasive Procedures Committee, and the Strategic Analytics for Improvement and Learning national work group.
Dr. Lockett is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Lymphadenectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Lockett is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
86 Jonathan Lucas Street, Hollings Cancer Center, 3rd Floor, Charleston, SC 29425
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Lockett 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
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MUSC Health Surgical Oncology At Hollings Cancer Center
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mark A. Lockett
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Mark A. Lockett?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Mark A. Lockett 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. Mark A. Lockett a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mark A. Lockett is classified as an Distinguished expert for 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. Mark A. Lockett specialize in?
While Dr. Mark A. Lockett is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Angiosarcoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.
Does Dr. Mark A. Lockett participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Mark A. Lockett has published 16 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Mark A. Lockett's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Mark A. Lockett accept my insurance?
Dr. Mark A. Lockett 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.
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- AngiosarcomaDr. Lockett isDistinguished. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Lockett isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Lockett isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
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- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Lockett isAdvanced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Lockett isAdvanced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
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- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Lockett isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.
- Breast LumpDr. Lockett isExperienced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- FibroadenomaDr. Lockett isExperienced. Learn about Fibroadenoma.
- GalactocoeleDr. Lockett isExperienced. Learn about Galactocoele.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Lockett isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.