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Kurt Fichtner, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Columbia, SC, Columbia VA Health Care System

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Thoracic Surgery Columbia, SC

Adult General Thoracic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgical Oncology, Cardiovascular Surgery

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Summary

  • Dr. Kurt Fichtner is a thoracic surgeon in Columbia, SC and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Charlie Norwood Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, practiced Cardiothoracic surgery in the US Army, and now practices in the Columbia, SC area. He specializes cardiovascular surgery, adult general thoracic surgery, thoracic oncologic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, and DaVinci Xi Robotic thoracic surgery. He remains double board certified and actively teaches General Surgery residents from the USC program in General Surgery and Robotic Surgery as well as Thoracic Surgery. He is actively looking to expand his multi specialty robotic surgery practice.

Education & Training

  • San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium
    San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education ConsortiumFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1996 - 1998
  • Madigan Army Medical Center
    Madigan Army Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1990 - 1993
  • Brown University
    Brown UniversityResidency, Internal Medicine, 1985 - 1985
  • Brown University
    Brown UniversityResidency, Surgery, 1984 - 1985
  • Butler Hospital
    Butler HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 1983 - 1984
  • The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
    The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown UniversityClass of 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2000 - 2025
  • NH State Medical License
    NH State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1995 - 2009
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2006 - 2008
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1993 - 2000
  • WV State Medical License
    WV State Medical License 1997 - 1998
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Robotic Surgery at Columbia VA Is Making a Big Difference for Patients
    Robotic Surgery at Columbia VA Is Making a Big Difference for PatientsNovember 20th, 2020

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