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

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Speaks English
Charleston , SCCharleston , SCINDIANAPOLIS , INCharleston , 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

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Absolute Total Care (NEIC)
  • Absolute Total Care Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan
  • Aetna (Managed Choice)
  • Aetna (Open Choice)
  • Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization)
  • AllWell by Absolute Total Care
  • Ambetter from Absolute Total Care\xa0(Marketplace)
  • BCBS Blue Essentials\xa0(Marketplace)
  • Blue Choice Blue Option\xa0(Marketplace)
  • Blue Choice Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Choice HealthCare (Group Health Plan)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina
  • Cigna
  • Clover Health
  • Coventry
  • Employers Health Network (EHN)
  • First Choice VIP Care Plus Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan
  • First Choice/Select Health (NEIC)
  • First Health
  • Great West Healthcare (Part of Cigna now)
  • Humana Healthy Horizons (through March 31 2025)
  • Medcost
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan
  • Tricare
  • United HealthCare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Walker Blanding has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Walker Blanding has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgeon
  • Transplant Surgeon

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Walker Blanding speak?
Dr. Walker Blanding speaks English.
Does Dr. Walker Blanding accept my insurance?
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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.
Does Dr. Walker Blanding accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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