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 Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation. 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.
Insurance
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
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- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- EPO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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Locations
3515 Richland Ave W, Aiken, SC 29801
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.
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Dr. Varkey specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology. His special interests include implantation and extraction of cardiac rhythm devices and complex ablation procedures.Dr. Varkey offers treatment for brady arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia.In his spare time, Dr. Varkey enjoys spending time with his family, exercise and traveling. Dr. Varkey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.
Piedmont Heart At Augusta - Bldg. 2, Suite 311
Dr. Clark specializes in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology. His special interests include Catheter Ablation, Pacemaker/Defibrillator (AICD) implantation, and Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (Watchmanand Amulet implantation). Dr. Clark treats conditions such as Atrial Fibrillation, Supraventricular Tachycardia, and preventive therapies for Stroke and Sudden Cardiac Death.Dr. Clark has over 25 years of clinical experience. He is board certified in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Diseases, Internal Medicine, Special Competency in Cardiac Pacing and Cardioversion Defibrillation (NASPExAM), Cardiac CT, and Nuclear Cardiology.In his spare time, Dr. Clark enjoys road biking, running, golfing and travel. Dr. Clark is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation. His top areas of expertise are Sick Sinus Syndrome, Arrhythmias, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- ArrhythmiasDr. Lightsey isAdvanced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Lightsey isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- FaintingDr. Lightsey isAdvanced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect
- Sick Sinus SyndromeDr. Lightsey isAdvanced. Learn about Sick Sinus Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- CardiomyopathyDr. Lightsey isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)Dr. Lightsey isExperienced. Learn about Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).
- Ectopic HeartbeatDr. Lightsey isExperienced. Learn about Ectopic Heartbeat.
- Familial Hypertrophic CardiomyopathyDr. Lightsey isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Lightsey isExperienced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.