Overview
Joseph Lugo is a Thoracic Surgeon in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Lugo is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1717 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601
1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joseph Lugo
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph Lugo?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joseph 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 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 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 Lugo specialize in?
While Dr. Joseph 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 Lugo participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Lugo has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Carotid Artery Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Joseph 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 Lugo accept my insurance?
Dr. Joseph 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- 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.
- 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.