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Minoo Kavarana, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Charleston, SC

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Thoracic Surgery Charleston, SC

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Cardiopulmonary Transplantation, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery

Professor, Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

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  • Office

    171 Ashley Ave
    Charleston, SC 29425
    Phone+1 843-792-1414

Summary

  • Minoo Kavarana, MD, is a thoracic surgeon based in Charleston, SC with subspecialties in adult cardiac surgery, cardiopulmonary transplantation, pediatric cardiac surgery, and cardiovascular surgery. His extensive education includes fellowships at University of Louisville School of Medicine and the University of Michigan Health System for Thoracic Surgery and Congenital Cardiac Surgery respectively, as well as surgical residency at Westchester Medical Center. He is currently an Associate Professor at MUSC Health of Medical University of South Carolina. His expertise lies in conditions including congenital heart defects, hypoplastic left heart syndrome, and in procedures such as congenital heart defect repair, cardiopulmonary bypass, and vad management. Aside from being a practicing surgeon, Dr. Kavarana has made contributions to research with numerous publications in reputable journals and participation in clinical trials. His excellence in the field has been recognized with honors such as a Fellowship from the American College of Surgeons.

Education & Training

  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganFellowship, Congenital Cardiac Surgery, 2009 - 2010
  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    University of Louisville School of MedicineFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2002 - 2004
  • Westchester Medical Center
    Westchester Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1996 - 2002
  • M.P. Shah Medical College
    M.P. Shah Medical CollegeClass of 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2010 - 2025
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License Active through 2013
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2002 - 2010
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Congenital Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital’s Heart Program Claims No. 2 Spot in Country
    MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital’s Heart Program Claims No. 2 Spot in CountryOctober 8th, 2024
  • Highly Ranked Center Meets Challenge of Two Children's Heart Transplants in Single Day
    Highly Ranked Center Meets Challenge of Two Children's Heart Transplants in Single DayJune 25th, 2024

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