
Minoo N Kavarana MD
Adult Cardiac Surgery, Cardiopulmonary Transplantation, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery
Professor, Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
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171 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29425
Phone+1 843-792-1414
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Summary
- Minoo Kavarana, MD, is a thoracic surgeon based in Charleston, SC with subspecialties in adult cardiac surgery, cardiopulmonary transplantation, pediatric cardiac surgery, and cardiovascular surgery. His extensive education includes fellowships at University of Louisville School of Medicine and the University of Michigan Health System for Thoracic Surgery and Congenital Cardiac Surgery respectively, as well as surgical residency at Westchester Medical Center. He is currently an Associate Professor at MUSC Health of Medical University of South Carolina. His expertise lies in conditions including congenital heart defects, hypoplastic left heart syndrome, and in procedures such as congenital heart defect repair, cardiopulmonary bypass, and vad management. Aside from being a practicing surgeon, Dr. Kavarana has made contributions to research with numerous publications in reputable journals and participation in clinical trials. His excellence in the field has been recognized with honors such as a Fellowship from the American College of Surgeons.
Education & Training
University of MichiganFellowship, Congenital Cardiac Surgery, 2009 - 2010
University of Louisville School of MedicineFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 2002 - 2004
Westchester Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1996 - 2002
M.P. Shah Medical CollegeClass of 1994
Certifications & Licensure
SC State Medical License 2010 - 2027
MI State Medical License Active through 2013
KY State Medical License 2002 - 2010
American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery Congenital Cardiac Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Clinical Trials
- Corticosteroid Therapy in Neonates Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass Start of enrollment: 2012 Jun 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Commentary: Going against the flow: Does pulsatility matter for pediatric ventricular assist device support?L Mac Felmly, Minoo N Kavarana
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2025-09-01 - Impact of pulmonary artery capacitance index on early outcomes following paediatric heart transplantation.Angela M Monafo, William A Harris, Carolyn L Taylor, Minoo N Kavarana, Jason R Buckley
Cardiology in the Young. 2025-07-01 - Reconstruction of a Sternal Cleft and Ventral Hernia in an Adolescent with Pentalogy of Cantrell Utilizing Titanium Plates.Allison B Frederick, Terence J Camilon, Evert A Eriksson, Minoo N Kavarana, Christian J Streck
The American Surgeon. 2025-07-01
Press Mentions
MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital’s Heart Program Claims No. 2 Spot in CountryOctober 8th, 2024
Highly Ranked Center Meets Challenge of Two Children's Heart Transplants in Single DayJune 25th, 2024
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