Get to know Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr. Charles D. Harr, who serves patients in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Dr. Harr is a highly accomplished cardiothoracic surgeon who diagnoses and treats patients at WakeMed Heart Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. He is also affiliated with WakeMed Raleigh Campus Andrews Center and WakeMed Cary Hospital. The doctor’s philosophy is based upon using the most current and up to date technology and surgical techniques at a multidisciplinary level to provide outstanding care for diseases of the lungs, heart, aorta, esophagus, and arterial system. He joined WakeMed from the Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Charlotte Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates (of the Carolinas Healthcare System), where he spent more than 20 years performing state-of-the-art cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical procedures. 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 multidisciplinary medical teams for the benefit of the patient are also among his many strong suits.

Charles D. Harr, MD, is a well-versed cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon who diagnoses and treats patients at WakeMed Physician Practices in North Carolina. He currently practices at the WakeMed Heart & Vascular Center, WakeMed Cary Hospital, and WakeMed Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, NC. Furthermore, Dr. Harr is a Consulting Associate in the Department of Surgery at Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, NC. His impressive professional journey spans thirty years and his clinical interests include all cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical procedures. Prior to his current endeavors, he served with Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute in Charlotte, N.C, and Charlotte Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates of the Carolinas Healthcare System. Dr. Charles D. harr is a retired Rear Admiral of the US Navy and has spent more than 23 years serving his country (1989-2013). “Relied upon for his strategic vision and medical and professional expertise, Dr. Harr was chosen to serve in various leadership positions for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps. Awards such as the Legion of Merit, the Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal and the National Defense Service Medal were all bestowed upon Dr. Harr and help illustrate his successful military career as well as his commitment to service and professional excellence,” states the official website of WakeMed. For more information about Dr. Charles D. Harr, please visit https://wakemed.org/dr-charles-harr-md-thoracic-surgery-raleigh.