Ralph S. Christy
Experienced in Pleural Effusion

Dr. Ralph S. Christy

Thoracic Surgery
Atrium Health
Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Concord Cardiothoracic Surgery
200 Medical Park Drive, Suite 230, 
Concord, NC 
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Accepting New Patients
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Experienced in Pleural Effusion
Atrium Health
Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Concord Cardiothoracic Surgery
200 Medical Park Drive, Suite 230, 
Concord, NC 
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Overview

Ralph Christy is a Thoracic Surgeon in Concord, North Carolina. Dr. Christy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Embolism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Christy is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution
The University Of North Carolina
Residency
Memorial Medical Center
Specialties
Thoracic Surgery
Licenses
Surgery in NC
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery
American Board Of Thoracic Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast
Stanly Regional Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • 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

Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Concord Cardiothoracic Surgery
200 Medical Park Drive, Suite 230, Concord, NC 28025
Call: 704-403-1349
Other Locations
Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Concord
100 Medical Park Drive, Concord, NC 28025
Call: 704-403-6100
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      • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
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      • Carotid Artery Disease
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      • Carotid Artery Surgery
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      • Heart Bypass Surgery
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      • Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
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      • Experienced
      • Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency
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      • ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
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      • Aortic Dissection
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      • Aortic Regurgitation
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      • Aortic Valve Replacement
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      • Aortic Valve Stenosis
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