Joseph M. Lightsey
Experienced in Hypertension

Dr. Joseph M. Lightsey

Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
Piedmont Healthcare
Piedmont Heart Of Aiken
3515 Richland Ave W, 
Aiken, SC 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Hypertension
Piedmont Healthcare
Piedmont Heart Of Aiken
3515 Richland Ave W, 
Aiken, SC 
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Overview

Dr. Lightsey is board-certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Echocardiography by the National Board of Echocardiography, and Cardiovascular Diseases by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Dr. Lightsey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Sick Sinus Syndrome, Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, and Fainting.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine, 2014
Specialties
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in SC
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
Fellowships
Medical College of Georgia, 2023
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Cardiovascular Disease, 2021
Hospital Affiliations
Piedmont Augusta Hospital
University Mcduffie County Regional Medical Center
Aiken Regional Medical Center
Doctors Hospital
Wellstar Mcg Health, Affiliated With Med Col
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Absolute Total Care South Carolina
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alliant Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Piedmont Heart of Aiken
3515 Richland Ave W, Aiken, SC 29801
Call: 803-502-5527

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


1 Total Publications

Current concepts in ischemic hepatitis.
Current concepts in ischemic hepatitis.
Journal: Current opinion in gastroenterology
Published: March 28, 2017
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