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.