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Telehealth Now Available

Get the care you need from the comfort of your own home.

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Heart Surgery Specialists

Our highly skilled surgeons provide the most advanced cardiac, vascular and thoracic surgery treatments.

Our Surgeons

In-Depth Surgery Explanations

Our surgeons take time to explain each procedure so patients fully understand each treatment and service.

Procedures

Manage Your Health at Your Fingertips

Health Portal facilitates better communication with your physician’s office from the comfort and privacy of your home or office.

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Online Appointments

At Palmetto Cardiovascular & Thoracic Associates, we offer convenient online appointment scheduling for our patients.

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Pay Your Bill Online

At Palmetto Cardiovascular & Thoracic Associates, we now offer secure online bill pay for your convenience.

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Take a look inside our practice

Get to know our cardiac surgeons by watching videos on their physician profile page.

Meet Our Team

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About Palmetto Cardiovascular & Thoracic Associates

Experienced and Respected Surgeons

At Palmetto Cardiovascular & Thoracic Associates, our expert surgeons perform more than 850 cardiac and thoracic surgeries each year.

Our heart doctors go through extensive training and a rigorous review of their knowledge, experience and skill to provide the best cardiology and surgery procedures in Charleston, SC.

James Benner, MD is board certified in cardiac and thoracic surgery, and recognized by Healthgrades, the most trusted, independent source of physician information and hospital quality.

The practice welcomes your questions, please call (843) 553-5616 or email our practice.

Get Directions Call Us: (843) 553-5616

Location Hours

Mon - Thurs: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Fri: 8:30am - 12:00pm

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