As a thoracic surgeon in South Carolina, Dr. Michael Edwards is trained to perform complicated surgeries on the lungs, esophagus, heart and other parts of the chest.
Yes, Dr. Michael L. Edwards is accepting new patients at this office.
(843) 572-2163
2000 Hospital Drive, E Cooper Med Ctr, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464-3764
Dr. Michael Edwards graduated from University of Nashville Medical Department in 1979.
Dr. Edwards has one office in South Carolina where he specializes in Thoracic Surgery and Vascular Surgery.
Following rigorous and lengthy training, thoracic surgeons are uniquely qualified to perform complex surgeries on the chest, or thorax as it is sometimes called. Their focus is usually on the lungs, esophagus, and other areas of the chest, and may also include the heart. As such, Dr. Edwards may see patients in South Carolina for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.
Vascular surgeons are trained to evaluate and treat complications and diseases of the circulatory system including arteries, veins, and blood vessels. Dr. Edwards may offer a range of surgical and non-surgical treatments, including the removal of plaque from arteries, treatment of varicose veins, and surgery to prevent aneurysms, heart attacks or coronary artery disease, among others.
University of Nashville Medical Department
MD • 1979
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Edwards, but only those who participate in Medicare.