Summary

Dr. Joseph Lugo specializes in thoracic surgery, vascular surgery, and cardiovascular disease, bringing over four decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin and completed his residency training at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Health System. With 43 years of experience treating complex heart and vascular conditions, Dr. Lugo has developed extensive expertise in surgical interventions for cardiovascular disease. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Lugo practices at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital and sees patients at multiple locations throughout Lake Charles, Louisiana. He specializes in treating coronary artery disease, including specific expertise in coronary artery disease affecting women, and manages myocardial ischemia. His surgical skills include performing coronary artery bypass grafts and minimally-invasive heart surgery procedures. Dr. Lugo also conducts electrocardiograms to evaluate heart function and diagnose cardiac conditions. Patients rate him 3.9 out of 5 stars on average for his care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.9
  • 43 years of experience
  • 56 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Cleveland Clinic Health System
  • 2 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 6 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Joseph Gregory Lugo has 6 locations

Memorial Medical Group Heart And Vascular

1717 Oak Park Blvd Fl 2 Ste ALake Charles, LA 70601
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Cardiothoracic Surgery

222 S Woods Mill Rd Ste 550NChesterfield, MO 63017
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Dr. Joseph Gregory Lugo

1717 Oak Park Blvd Fl 2Lake Charles, LA 70601

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

1701 Oak Park BlvdLake Charles, LA 70601

Memorial Hospital For Women

1900 W Gauthier RdLake Charles, LA 70605

Avail Hospital Lake Charles

3730 Nelson RdLake Charles, LA 70605

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Dr. Joseph Gregory Lugo, MDDr. Walter Pierre Ledet, MDDr. Corey Gerard Foster, MDKara Leigh Babaz
Thoracic SurgerySurgeryCardiovascular DiseaseNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.9 
4.6 
2.5 
43 Years of Experience 58 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English
Lake Charles , LASulphur , LALake Charles , LALake Charles , LA
Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joseph Gregory Lugo

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicaid
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Ambetter
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth Caritas - Medicaid (Managed)
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Devoted Health
  • EmblemHealth
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicaid
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - PPO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance - HMO
  • Peoples Health
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • US Family Health Plan
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joseph Gregory Lugo has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joseph Gregory Lugo has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations
  • Vascular Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Cleveland Clinic Health System

Medical School

Medical College Of WisconsinGraduated in 1983

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What languages does Dr. Joseph Lugo speak?
Dr. Joseph Lugo speaks English and Spanish.
Does Dr. Joseph Lugo accept my insurance?
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Where is Dr. Joseph Lugo's office located?
Dr. Joseph Lugo's office is located at 1717 Oak Park Blvd Fl 2 Ste A, Lake Charles, LA, 70601.

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