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Dr. Charles Craig Elkins, MD

Cardiovascular Disease, Thoracic Surgery, Transplant Surgery
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
Khastgir Terrance Medical Group 3433 NW 56th St Bldg B-660, Oklahoma, OK 73112

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Elkins is a cardiovascular thoracic surgeon with INTEGRIS Cardiovascular Physicians at INTEGRIS Heart Hospital. He attended Stanford University in California for his B.S. in Biology and completed medical school at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. Dr. Elkins is board certified in surgery/thoracic surgery and underwent HeartMate II Training at Johns Hopkins. He completed a research fellowship and residency at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn. and affiliated hospitals under the department of cardiac and thoracic surgery. Dr. Elkins joined Nazih Zuhdi Transplant Institute at INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City in 1998 where he is currently the chief of lung transplantation. He is also an active member of several committees at INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center, which includes being chief of the department of cardiovascular surgery for 2007 as well as being the medical director of 8 West intermediate care at INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center. In addition to being a part of NZTI, he is a cardiovascular thoracic surgeon with INTEGRIS Cardiovascular Physicians at INTEGRIS Heart Hospital, where he performs open heart surgery, as well as lung and vascular surgery. Dr. Elkins is also one of the few thoracic surgeons in the United States who performs the Ross Procedure for aortic valvular disease. Dr. Elkins is affiliated with the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, UNOS primary Lung Surgeons, Southern Thoracic Society and the H. William Scott, Jr. Society. In addition to the Ross Procedure, his areas of interest are heart and lung transplantation, ventricular assist device (LVAD) and endovascular aneurysm repair. His interests outside of practicing medicine include hunting, snowboarding and wake boarding.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine - 1988

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

Khastgir Terrance Medical Group
3433 NW 56th St Bldg B-660, Oklahoma, OK 73112

Specialties Treated

Transplant Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Cardiovascular Disease

Procedures Performed

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Coronary Artery Bypass
Septal Defect Repair
Removal Procedures on the Lungs and Pleura
Heart/Lung Transplant
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Heart Valve Procedures
Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Heart/Lung Transplant
Thoracoscopy
Thoracoscopy

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

STLDentalPlan| LLC
Medicare
Optum Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna Better Health
Mutual of Omaha
Cigna-HealthSpring
Humana
Wellcare
Tricare
AARP
Sana
Global Health
Cigna

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Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 7
Orthopedics 23
Neurology & Neurosurgery 13
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 16
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 15
Diabetes & Endocrinology 8
Children's Hospital 5
Urology 14
Psychiatry 31
Geriatrics 15
Rehabilitation 23
Obsterics & Gynecology 4
Ophthalmology 1
Ear, Nose & Throat 2
Long Term Care 9
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 9