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Summary
Dr. Carl Rigby is a thoracic and vascular surgeon who graduated from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. With nearly five decades of experience in surgery, he has developed extensive expertise in complex cardiovascular and thoracic procedures. Dr. Rigby communicates with patients in English.
He practices at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and maintains an affiliation with Baton Rouge General Medical Center Mid City. Dr. Rigby specializes in treating coronary artery disease, including cases specifically affecting women, and addresses myocardial ischemia. His surgical expertise includes coronary artery bypass graft procedures, minimally-invasive heart surgery, and off-pump bypass surgery techniques.
He practices at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and maintains an affiliation with Baton Rouge General Medical Center Mid City. Dr. Rigby specializes in treating coronary artery disease, including cases specifically affecting women, and addresses myocardial ischemia. His surgical expertise includes coronary artery bypass graft procedures, minimally-invasive heart surgery, and off-pump bypass surgery techniques.
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Quick Facts
- 49 years of experience
- speaks English
- University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 6 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Carl Swayze Rigby has 2 locationsOur Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center
5000 Hennessy BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70808 Tel: (225) 765-6565
Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Cardiothoracic Surgery
7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 8001Baton Rouge, LA 70808Compare with Similar Doctors
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| Dr. Carl Swayze Rigby, MD | Dr. Lawrence R Breitkreutz JR., MD | Dr. Laurel Hadley Hastings, MD | Dr. Bruce Palmer Cleland SR., MD |
| Thoracic Surgery | Thoracic Surgery | Vascular Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 49 Years of Experience | 39 Years of Experience | 13 Years of Experience | 47 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | ||
| Baton Rouge , LA | Baton Rouge , LA | Baton Rouge , LA | Baton Rouge , LA |
| Med School: University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine | Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine | Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences | Med School: University Of Virginia School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Carl Swayze Rigby
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Carl Swayze Rigby has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Carl Swayze Rigby has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
49 Years Experience
Dr. Carl Swayze Rigby holds an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 1981 and University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 1977.
NPI Number
Dr. Rigby's NPI number is 1205890662.
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- Dr. Carl Rigby is affiliated with Baton Rouge General Medical Center Mid City.
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