Dr. Edd P. Chariker, MD

Dr. Edd P. Chariker is a South Carolina native born in the upstate in York County. He recieved his Bachelor of Science degree from Wake Forest University in 1967 and then moved to the Low Country where he was awarded his MD degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in 1971. This was followed by internship and residency in general surgery (1971-1976) and then thoracic surgery residency (1976-1978), both programs at Medical University of South Carolina. He was board certified in general surgery in 1979 and thoracic surgery in 1981 with recertification in 1991 and 2001. After 31 years of practicing thoracic and cardiovascular surgery in the Charleston area and dealing extensively with the venous system both in normal and diseased states he has now established Palmetto Vein Specialists.