McLeod Health - Dr. W. Stewart Horsley Joins McLeod Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates at McLeod Health

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Dr. W. Stewart Horsley Joins McLeod Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates at McLeod Health
 
Florence, SC (November 2, 2026) – McLeod Health welcomes W. Stewart Horsley, MD, to the medical staff. Dr. Horsley serves patients as part of McLeod Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates, where he provides comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical care.
 
A native of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Dr. Horsley graduated summa cum laude from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, with a Bachelor's degree in Pre-Medicine, earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham and completed his General Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia.
 
“I was looking for somewhere closer to family where I could continue to serve and care for patients long-term,” said Dr. Horsley. “McLeod stood out because of its strong reputation and commitment to cardiovascular care. I look forward to becoming part of the team and serving patients throughout the region.”
 
Board Certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, Dr. Horsley brings extensive experience in cardiothoracic surgery, with a primary focus on cardiac surgery. His areas of expertise include coronary artery revascularization and bypass surgery, as well as structural heart disease including open valve replacement, TAVR and mitral valve repairs.
 
McLeod Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates is located at 101 South Ravenel Street, Suite 120, Florence, SC 29506. Appointments can be made by calling 843-777-7020.
 
 
About McLeod Health
Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 1,000 members on its medical staff and more than 3,800 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 18,000 team members and more than 100 physician practice locations throughout its 18-county service area. With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 945 licensed beds. The hospitals within McLeod Health include McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Carolina Forest, McLeod Health Cheraw, and McLeod Health Clarendon.
 
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