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Charles Bridges, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Charlotte, NC, Atrium Health's Carolinas Medical Center

CharlesRBridgesMDS.M., Sc.D.

Thoracic Surgery Charlotte, NC

Cardiovascular Surgery

Professor and Chairman, Department of Thoracic andCardiovascular Surgery, Sanger Heart and Vascular Institute, Carolinas Healthcare System

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Education & Training

  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1991 - 1993
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Surgery, 1984 - 1991
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital
    Brigham and Women's HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1982 - 1984
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1981

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1965 - 2024
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2023 - 2024
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2011 - 2015
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License Active through 2013
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 1973 - 2011
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1994 - 1998
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Want to Keep Your Heart Healthy? Listen to What This Cardiothoracic Surgeon Has to Say
    Want to Keep Your Heart Healthy? Listen to What This Cardiothoracic Surgeon Has to SayFebruary 25th, 2019

Committees

  • member, ACC/AHA 2007 Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Unstable Angina/Non–ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction—Executive Summary
  • member, 2012 ACCF/AHA Focused Update of the Guideline for the Management of Patients With Unstable Angina/Non–ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (Updating the 2007 Guideline and Replacing the 2011 Focused Update)
  • member, 2011 ACCF/AHA Focused Update of the Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Unstable Angina/Non–ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (Updating the 2007 Guideline)

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations