Dr. Joseph Gregory Lugo, MD

Dr. Joseph Lugo is a thoracic and vascular surgeon with expertise in cardiovascular disease who has served patients for over four decades. 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 in cardiac and vascular surgery, Dr. Lugo brings extensive knowledge to complex heart and blood vessel procedures. He communicates with patients in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Lugo practices at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital and sees patients at multiple locations throughout Lake Charles, Louisiana, including Memorial Medical Group Heart and Vascular. His clinical focus includes treating coronary artery disease, with particular experience in addressing heart disease in women. He also manages myocardial ischemia, a condition where the heart muscle doesn't receive adequate blood flow. Patients have given Dr. Lugo an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars on Vitals.