Overview
Joseph Lugo is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Dr. Lugo is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Lugo is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1717 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joseph G. Lugo
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph G. Lugo?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joseph G. Lugo by calling their office at 337-494-6799. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joseph G. Lugo a top-rated expert for Carotid Artery Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joseph G. Lugo is classified as an Distinguished expert for Carotid Artery Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Joseph G. Lugo specialize in?
While Dr. Joseph G. Lugo is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Carotid Artery Disease, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Joseph G. Lugo participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joseph G. Lugo has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Carotid Artery Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Joseph G. Lugo's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Joseph G. Lugo accept my insurance?
Dr. Joseph G. Lugo accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 337-494-6799 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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.
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- Distinguished
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Lugo isDistinguished. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Advanced
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Lugo isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Lugo isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Lugo isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Lugo isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Lugo isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Lugo isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Lugo isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Lung CancerDr. Lugo isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Lugo isAdvanced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Lugo isAdvanced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- PleurisyDr. Lugo isAdvanced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Lugo isAdvanced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Lugo isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Advanced BronchoscopyDr. Lugo isExperienced. Learn about Advanced Bronchoscopy.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Aortic DissectionDr. Lugo isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Lugo isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Cardiac TamponadeDr. Lugo isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Tamponade.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Lugo isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Chylous AscitesDr. Lugo isExperienced. Learn about Chylous Ascites.
- Collapsed LungDr. Lugo isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Congenital Aneurysms of the Great Vessels
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Lugo isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Lugo isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Lugo isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- EmphysemaDr. Lugo isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- EndocarditisDr. Lugo isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- Fibrosing MediastinitisDr. Lugo isExperienced. Learn about Fibrosing Mediastinitis.
- GABA-Transaminase DeficiencyDr. Lugo isExperienced. Learn about GABA-Transaminase Deficiency.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Heart TumorDr. Lugo isExperienced. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- Infective EndocarditisDr. Lugo isExperienced. Learn about Infective Endocarditis.
- Kimura DiseaseDr. Lugo isExperienced. Learn about Kimura Disease.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Lugo isExperienced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung NodulesDr. Lugo isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Malonyl-CoA Decarboxylase Deficiency
- Mediastinal TumorDr. Lugo isExperienced. Learn about Mediastinal Tumor.
- MesotheliomaDr. Lugo isExperienced. Learn about Mesothelioma.
- Metastatic Pleural TumorDr. Lugo isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Pleural Tumor.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Lugo isExperienced. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Lugo isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Parapneumonic Pleural EffusionDr. Lugo isExperienced. Learn about Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion.
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Lugo isExperienced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Succinic Semialdehyde Dehydrogenase Deficiency
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Lugo isExperienced. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- ThymectomyDr. Lugo isExperienced. Learn about Thymectomy.
- Thymic Epithelial TumorDr. Lugo isExperienced. Learn about Thymic Epithelial Tumor.
- X-Linked Creatine DeficiencyDr. Lugo isExperienced. Learn about X-Linked Creatine Deficiency.