Thomas Eisenhauer joins the medical team at RRHS

Rutherfordton, NC (November 2024) – Rutherford Regional Health System announced that Thomas L. Eisenhauer, M.D., FACS, has joined its staff and will be offering general surgery to patients throughout Rutherford County. Dr. Eisenhauer is board-certified in general surgery and has been in practice for over 32 years.  

“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Eisenhauer to our growing team of specialists at Rutherford Regional Health System,” said Sue Shugart, CEO at Rutherford Regional Health System. “As a board-certified general surgeon with decades of experience and expertise, Dr. Eisenhauer will help our hospital meet the growing need for general surgery in our community.”

Prior to joining Rutherford Regional Health System, Dr. Eisenhauer practiced at Advent Health, and UNC Health Pardee.

Dr. Eisenhauer completed medical school with honors at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine (Columbia, SC) and his residency in General Surgery at Prisma Health/Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center (Greenville, SC). Dr. Eisenhauer is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the Southeastern Surgical Congress and a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons and the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. He was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society. He was appointed by two successive NC governors to serve on the North Carolina Advisory Committee on Cancer Coordination and Control.

"I am thrilled to join the Rutherford Regional Health System family and eager to immerse myself in this vibrant community,” said Dr. Eisenhauer. “I look forward to building meaningful relationships with patients and colleagues alike and contributing to the health and well-being of Rutherford County.”

Dr. Eisenhauer is seeing patients at Rutherford Surgical Associates at 330 NC 108 Hwy in Rutherfordton, NC. He specializes in colorectal diseases, hernia surgery, breast surgery, gallbladder surgery, and advanced laparoscopic procedures. Appointments may be made by calling 828.286.1743 or scheduling online at RutherfordPhysicianPractices.com