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Summary
Dr. Blanding is a heart and lung surgeon at MUSC. A lifetime South Carolinian and family member of heart and lung patients, he is first and foremost committed to getting his patients back home to their families to continue their lives. Having completed a 6 year cardiothoracic surgery residency, his practice includes the full breath of heart surgery including bypasses and valve repair/replacement. He also performs minimally invasive/robotic mitral valve surgery for patients wishing for a faster recovery. He has a specific interest in heart and lung transplantation as well as advances therapies for severe heart and lung diseases.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 7 years of experience
- 30 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine
- 3 specialties
- 3 areas of expertise
- 1 office location
Office Location
MUSC Health Cardiothoracic Surgery at Ashley River Tower
25 Courtenay Dr 1st FloorCharleston, SC 29425 Tel: (843) 876-4841
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| Thoracic Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Thoracic Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 7 Years of Experience | 6 Years of Experience | 20 Years of Experience | 6 Years of Experience |
| Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | |||
| Charleston , SC | Charleston , SC | INDIANAPOLIS , IN | Charleston , SC |
| Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine | Med School: Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: Adichunchanagiri Institute Of Medical Sciences | Med School: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Walker Blanding
Medical Specialties
Dr. Walker Blanding has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Walker Blanding has the following 3 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
7 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, South Carolina, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Medical University Of South Carolina College Of MedicineGraduated in 2019
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- What languages does Dr. Walker Blanding speak?
- Dr. Walker Blanding speaks English.
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- Where is Dr. Walker Blanding's office located?
- Dr. Walker Blanding's office is located at 25 Courtenay Dr 1st Floor, Charleston, SC, 29425.
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- Yes, Dr. Walker Blanding accepts virtual/telehealth appointments. Click the virtual visit button on their Vitals profile.
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