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Dr. Joseph Lugo, MD

Dr. Joseph Lugo, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Joseph Lugo, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Lake Charles, LA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Lugo has extensive experience in Carotid Artery Disease or Carotid Endarterectomy. He graduated from Medical College of WI in 1983. He is affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 6 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (6 reviews)

Practice

1717 Oak Park Blvd Lake Charles, LA 70601
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(337) 494-6799

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Lugo specializes in the area of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Lugo's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lugo

4.3

6 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
83%
83%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
17%
17%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Darrel Lucas – Dec 06, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
LA – Oct 20, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Billy Baudoin in Jennings , LA – Jun 24, 2018
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Thank you for the five-star review, Billy.
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Julie in New Orleans, La – Oct 26, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Lugo is one of the first interventional cardiologists in Lake Charles specializing in minimally invasive valve replacement called Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) with the Edwards SAPIEN 3 valve. This procedure is approved for use in patients with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis.

biography

Dr. Joseph Gregory Lugo, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist at Memorial Medical Group Heart and Vascular Center and is affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

  • Vascular Surgery

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  • Hospital Good Samaritan

    Residency Hospital, 1990

  • Hospital Good Samaritan|los Angeles County - Usc Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1990

  • La Co Usc Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1988

  • Los Angeles County - Usc Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1988

  • La Co Usc Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1984

  • La Co Usc Medical Center|los Angeles County - University S C Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1984

  • Los Angeles County - Usc Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1984

  • Medical College Of Wi

    Medical School, 1983

  • Stanford University

    Undergraduate School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
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Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Heart & Vascular Center1717 Oak Park Blvd Lake Charles, LA 70601
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Practice

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital1701 Oak Park Blvd Lake Charles, LA 70601
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

    1701 Oak Park Blvd
    Lake Charles, LA 70601

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

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