Expertise in
2
conditions

Dr. Murugan Athigaman

Vascular Surgery
Office
2402 W Pierce St, 
Carlsbad, NM 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
2
conditions
Office
2402 W Pierce St, 
Carlsbad, NM 

Overview

Murugan Athigaman is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Dr. Athigaman is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Varicose Veins, Gangrene, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Thyroidectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Athigaman is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Vascular Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in NM

Hospital Affiliations

Carlsbad Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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
Western Sky Community Care
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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Locations

Office
2402 W Pierce St, Carlsbad, NM 88220

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

Giant leiomyosarcoma of the transverse colon.
Giant leiomyosarcoma of the transverse colon.
Journal: BMJ case reports
Published: December 03, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Murugan Athigaman

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Murugan Athigaman?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Murugan Athigaman by calling their office at 575-725-5755. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Murugan Athigaman a top-rated expert for Gallbladder Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Murugan Athigaman is classified as an Advanced expert for Gallbladder 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. Murugan Athigaman specialize in?

While Dr. Murugan Athigaman is a Vascular Surgery, they have specific expertise in Gallbladder Disease, Varicose Veins, and Gangrene. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Vascular Surgery.

Does Dr. Murugan Athigaman participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Murugan Athigaman has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gallbladder Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Murugan Athigaman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Murugan Athigaman accept my insurance?

Dr. Murugan Athigaman accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 575-725-5755 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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