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Eric Lentsch, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Charleston, SC

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Otolaryngology (ENT) Charleston, SC

Head & Neck Plastic Surgery

Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery

Overview of Dr. Lentsch

Dr. Eric Lentsch is an otolaryngologist in Charleston, SC and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including HCA South Atlantic - Trident Medical Center, East Cooper Medical Center, and Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He received his medical degree from University of Louisville School of Medicine and has been in practice 25 years. Dr. Lentsch accepts several types of health insurance, listed below. He is one of 7 doctors at East Cooper Medical Center and one of 22 doctors at Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center who specialize in Otolaryngology (ENT). He has more than 100 publications and over 500 citings.

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonFellowship, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1999 - 2001
  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    University of Louisville School of MedicineResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1995 - 1999
  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    University of Louisville School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1992 - 1993
  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    University of Louisville School of MedicineClass of 1992
  • University of Kentucky
    University of KentuckyBS, 1984 - 1988

Certifications & Licensure

  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2006 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2020 - 2022
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2002 - 2007
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 1993 - 2007
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2000 - 2001
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Faculty Teaching Award Medical University of South Carolina, 2008, 2010, 2012-2013
  • Golden Apple Nominee 2007, 2009, 2012
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Indications and Considerations in Minimally Invasive Video-Assisted Thyroidectomy  
    Lentsch EJ, Stokes, WA, Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgical Sciences, 9/1/2013
  • Endoscopic minimally invasive thyroidectomy: what’s new?  
    Byrd J.K., Lentsch E.J., Otorinolaringologia, 9/1/2011
  • Thyroid, Papillary Carcinoma, Early: Follow-up  
    Lentsch EJ et al., eMedicine, 5/1/2010
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • “Reconstruction of Massive Oromandibular Defects Involving External Skin with a Single Osteocutaneous Scapular Free Flap”. (Poster presentation)
    Keller RG, Banks CA, Fritsch VA, Lentsch EJ, MD; Day TA, Skoner JM, Annual Meeting of the American Head and Neck Society and IFHNOS, New York, NY, 7/29/2014
  • “The Nobel Laureates Who Contributed to Otolaryngology”. (Poster presentation)
    McIlwain W (Presenter), Camilon PR, Nguyen SA, Lentsch EJ, Meyer TA, Lambert, PR, Triological Society Meeting, Miami Beach, FL, 1/9/2014
  • “Are the Elderly with Oropharyngeal Carcinoma Undertreated?” (Poster presentation)
    Camilon PR (Presenter), Stokes WA, Nguyen SA, Lentsch EJ, Hollings Cancer Center Research Retreat, MUSC, 11/1/2013
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Lectures

  • “Video-Assisted Thyroidectomy: Indications and Technique.” 
    Louisville, KY - 4/1/2005
  • “Minimally Invasive Radioguided Parathyroidectomy – MIRP.” 
    Orlando, FL - 9/1/2003

Other

Professional Memberships

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    BCBS Alabama PPO
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
    First Health PPO
    Great West PPO
    Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
    Multiplan PHCS PPO
    Multiplan PPO
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
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