Get to know Thoracic Surgeon Dr. Charles D. Harr, who serves the population of North Carolina.

Dr. Charles D. Harr is a cardiothoracic surgeon at WakeMed Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery. Additionally he is affiliated with WakeMed Cary Hospital and WakeMed Raleigh Campus.
With over 30 years in practice, Dr. Charles D. Harr is acknowledged as one of North Carolina’s foremost experts in his field. He commenced his career at the medical school of Wake Forest University, graduating from there in 1984. He remained in Winston Salem to undertake an internship at North Carolina Baptist Hospital in 1984.

Charles D. Harr, MD, attended Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC, and received his medical degree in 1983. Furthermore, he conducted his general surgery residency at North Carolina Baptist Hospital, now Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC (1983-1988). In addition, he completed his cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Dr. Harr received board certification in general surgery from the American Board of Surgery as well as board certification in cardiothoracic surgery from the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. To stay active in his field, he is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons – North Carolina Chapter, the General Thoracic Surgical Club, and the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association. In addition to his medical degree, he holds an undergraduate degree from East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, TN, and an MBA degree from Wake Forest University School of Business (2016). He feels that his success is attributable primarily to his devotion to service, a commitment to patient care, and a passion for cardiac medicine. “A respected physician and hospital leader, Dr. Harr has helped develop, implement and maintain systems and processes that have enhanced patient care, improved patient outcomes and reduced healthcare costs. Sharing his expertise with medical residents and working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary medical teams for the benefit of the patient are also among his many strong suits,” states the official website of WakeMed. For more information about Dr. Charles D. Harr, please visit https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/947465-Charles-Harr-Cardiothoracic-Surgeon.