Vedra A. Augenstein
Expertise in
11
conditions

Dr. Vedra A. Augenstein

General Surgery
1025 Morehead Medical Drive, Suite 300, 
Charlotte, NC 
On Staff At
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
11
conditions
1025 Morehead Medical Drive, Suite 300, 
Charlotte, NC 

Overview

Vedra Augenstein is a General Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Augenstein is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Augenstein is currently accepting new patients.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 156 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

University Of Louisville

Residency

University of Louisville, General Surgery

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in NC

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery

Fellowships

Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Atrium Health General & Complex Abdominal Surgery, a facility of Carolinas Medical Center
1025 Morehead Medical Drive, Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28204

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Augenstein 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.

Splenectomy
Pheochromocytoma
Crohn's Disease
Hernia Surgery
Gallstones
Hernia

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.

156 Total Publications

Preoperative Geriatric Medicine Evaluation in a Multidisciplinary Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Clinic and Outcomes in Geriatric Patients.
Preoperative Geriatric Medicine Evaluation in a Multidisciplinary Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Clinic and Outcomes in Geriatric Patients.
Journal: Journal of the American College of Surgeons
Published: January 22, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Vedra A. Augenstein

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vedra A. Augenstein?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Vedra A. Augenstein by calling their office at 704-355-1813. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Vedra A. Augenstein a top-rated expert for Hernia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vedra A. Augenstein is classified as an Elite expert for 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. Vedra A. Augenstein specialize in?

While Dr. Vedra A. Augenstein is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, and Hernia Surgery. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Vedra A. Augenstein participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Vedra A. Augenstein has published 156 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Vedra A. Augenstein's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Vedra A. Augenstein accept my insurance?

Dr. Vedra A. Augenstein accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 704-355-1813 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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