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James Benner, MD, Thoracic Surgery, North Charleston, SC

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Thoracic Surgery North Charleston, SC

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery

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Overview of Dr. Benner

Dr. James Benner is a thoracic surgeon in North Charleston, SC and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including HCA South Atlantic - Trident Medical Center and HCA South Atlantic - Summerville Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and has been in practice 26 years. Dr. Benner accepts several types of health insurance, listed below. He is one of 2 doctors at HCA South Atlantic - Summerville Medical Center and one of 5 doctors at HCA South Atlantic - Trident Medical Center who specialize in Thoracic Surgery.

Education & Training

  • Medical University of South Carolina
    Medical University of South CarolinaFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1997 - 1999
  • Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia)
    Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia)Residency, Surgery, 1991 - 1996
  • Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
    Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple UniversityClass of 1991

Certifications & Licensure

  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 1995 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2021 - 2023
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Press Mentions

  • MUSC Touts New Medical Device as Life-Saving Treatment for Aneurysms, Tears in Main Artery
    MUSC Touts New Medical Device as Life-Saving Treatment for Aneurysms, Tears in Main ArteryNovember 20th, 2022
  • Trident Medical Center Awarded for Outcomes in Heart Procedure and Patient Care
    Trident Medical Center Awarded for Outcomes in Heart Procedure and Patient CareDecember 15th, 2021
  • Surgeon Goes Above and Beyond to Thank Trident Medical Center ICU Nurses Battling COVID-19
    Surgeon Goes Above and Beyond to Thank Trident Medical Center ICU Nurses Battling COVID-19September 8th, 2021
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Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    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
  • Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment