Dr. Denise M. Carneiro-Pla, MD | Charleston, SC | General Surgeon

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Dr. Denise Carneiro-Pla is a surgeon with 31 years of experience specializing in complex surgical care. She earned her medical degree from Universidade De Caxias Do Sul (UCS) Faculdade De Medicina and completed her residency training at the University of Miami School of Medicine. Her extensive experience has established her as a skilled practitioner in her field.

Dr. Carneiro-Pla practices in Charleston and North Charleston, South Carolina, with affiliations at MUSC University Hospital and MUSC Health Ashley River Tower. She focuses on treating conditions such as vitamin D deficiency, parathyroid disease, and hyperparathyroidism. Her expertise includes performing calcium blood tests and comprehensive metabolic panels to help diagnose and monitor these conditions. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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accepting new patients
4.3

32 Ratings
31 years of experience
13 insurance plans accepted
University Of Miami School Of Medicine
8 written reviews
1 specialty
3 areas of expertise
1 board certification
9 office locations
Female

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Saved my life -GREAT SURGEON-

July 8th, 2019

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I found Dr. Carneiro-Pla to be a very skilled surgeon, great bedside manner and very imformative. Initial meeting she provided a lot of information so decision was made with knowledge. A friend recommended her for my thyroid issues and described her as a 'rock star', which on concur.

November 5th, 2018

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Dr. Pla was fantastic, talked me through the process and kept me informed on what was to happen next.

October 2nd, 2015

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I just recently had my entire thyroid removed and she did an amazing job! Her bedside manner is impressive and she truly cares for her patients... She even hugged me when I was leaving! She is an amazing doctor and her work is five star! I would recommend her to everyone!

April 7th, 2015

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She thinks she is an endocrinologist, but she never had training in endocrinology. She likes to cut things out that don't need to be cut out. Like my whole thyroid. There was no cancer, and now I have to take thyroid medicine for the rest of my life.

April 13th, 2014

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Dr. Carneiro-Pla's ultrasound was the most thorough and informative of any I have had done over the past 18 years. We decided to take out the entire thyroid due to growths still growing and looking suspicious. It was an amazingly easy process. She is wonderful. It's been 8 days and I barely have a scar. An almost painless procedure. No cancer!!

August 20th, 2013

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Dr C was so caring and thorough from start to finish. She especially was meticulous with my Thyroid surgery so that I have had minimal to no residual evidence of cancer. In would recommend her any time and under any circumstances.

June 29th, 2012

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My family Dr referred me to her after doing an ultra sound and finding a large thyroid tumor. She did another ultra sound onsite and a biopsy of the tumor. She talked to me and explained everything she was about to do before doing it. She is very friendly and put me at ease. After the exam, she went through and explained what she was seeing and talked to me about my options. I highly recommend her as a Dr and a surgeon.

July 30th, 2011

Dr. Denise Mugnol Carneiro-Pla

30 Courtenay Drste 241Charleston, SC 29425

Dr. Denise Mugnol Carneiro-Pla

86 Jonathan Lucas St Ste 100Charleston, SC 29425

Dr. Denise Mugnol Carneiro-Pla

8992 University Blvd Ste 100North Charleston, SC 29406

Dr. Denise Mugnol Carneiro-Pla

86 Jonathan Lucas StCharleston, SC 29425

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Dr. Denise Mugnol Carneiro-Pla

8992 University BlvdNorth Charleston, SC 29406

Musc University Hospital

169 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29425

Tel: (843) 792-2300

Musc Health Ashley River Tower

25 Courtenay DrCharleston, SC 29425

Tel: (843) 792-2300

Musc University Hospital

171 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29425

Tel: (843) 792-2300

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Musc Gastroenterology Division Office

30 COURTENAY DR STE 249CHARLESTON, SC 29425

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Dr. Denise Mugnol Carneiro-Pla, MD	Dr. Leilani Victoria Lee, MD	Dr. Joshua Eugene Luke, MD	Dr. Melanie Blaschke Gates, MD
Surgery	Psychiatry	Anesthesiology	Emergency Medicine
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4.3 (32 Ratings)	1 (1 Rating)	5 (1 Rating)	0 (0 Ratings)
31 Years of Experience	22 Years of Experience	26 Years of Experience	13 Years of Experience
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Charleston , SC	Charleston , SC	Charleston , SC	Walterboro , SC
Med School: Universidade De Caxias Do Sul (Ucs) Faculdade De Medicina	Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Nevada School Of Medicine
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University Of Miami School Of Medicine

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Universidade De Caxias Do Sul (Ucs) Faculdade De MedicinaGraduated in 1995

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