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Minoo Kavarana, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Charleston, SC

Minoo N Kavarana MD

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

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Overview of  Dr. Kavarana

Dr. Minoo Kavarana is the division chief of pediatric and adult congenital cardiac surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina located in Charleston, SC, specializing in pediatric cardiac surgery, heart transplantation and adult congenital cardiovascular surgery. He completed his medical education at M.P. Shah Medical College and has extensive training through residencies and fellowships, including at the University of Louisville School of Medicine and the University of Michigan. He is a professor at MUSC Health University Medical Center since 2010. His clinical experience includes congenital heart defects, hypoplastic left heart syndrome, the Ross procedure, aortic root translocation and complex biventricular congenital heart repairs . Dr. Kavarana has numerous publications and has been involved in clinical trials such as corticosteroid therapy in neonates undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Education & Training

  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganFellowship, Congenital Cardiac Surgery, 2009 - 2010
  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    University of Louisville School of MedicineFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 2002 - 2004
  • Westchester Medical Center
    Westchester Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1996 - 2002
  • M.P. Shah Medical College
    M.P. Shah Medical CollegeClass of 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2010 - 2027
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License Active through 2013
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2002 - 2010
  • Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
    American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
  • Congenital Cardiac Surgery
    American Board of Thoracic Surgery Congenital Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Six-Year-Old Conway Girl Gets First Successful Partial Heart Transplant in South Carolina
    Six-Year-Old Conway Girl Gets First Successful Partial Heart Transplant in South CarolinaApril 14th, 2026
  • MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital’s Heart Program Claims No. 2 Spot in Country
    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 Day
    Highly Ranked Center Meets Challenge of Two Children's Heart Transplants in Single DayJune 25th, 2024

Professional Memberships

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    Blue Shield California PPO
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
    Coventry Health Care PPO Platinum
    First Health PPO
    Great West PPO
    Health Net California Large Group PPO
    Multiplan PHCS PPO
    Multiplan PHCS PPO - Kaiser
    Multiplan PPO
    UniCare PPO
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
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