Summary

Dr. Murugan Athigaman is a surgeon who specializes in vascular surgery and general surgical procedures. He earned his medical degree from Madras Medical College and completed his residency training at Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center. With four decades of clinical experience, Dr. Athigaman brings extensive knowledge to his surgical practice.

Dr. Athigaman practices at Sandya Surgical And Vein Center and maintains an affiliation with Carlsbad Medical Center, both located in Carlsbad, New Mexico. He focuses on treating conditions such as varicose veins, colon polyps, and gastritis. His surgical expertise includes performing kidney transplant biopsies and various pathology procedures. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars for his care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 40 years of experience
  • 17 insurance plans accepted
  • Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center
  • 14 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Murugan Athigaman has 2 locations

Sandya Surgical And Vein Center

2402 W Pierce St Ste 5CCarlsbad, NM 88220
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 - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Carlsbad Medical Center

2430 W Pierce StCarlsbad, NM 88220

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40 Years of Experience 73 Years of Experience 80 Years of Experience 48 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
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Med School: Madras Medical College Med School: The University of Texas at Galveston Med School: University of Pennsylvania Med School: University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Murugan Athigaman

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Cigna
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthOne

Medical Specialties

Dr. Murugan Athigaman has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Murugan Athigaman has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Other
  • Vascular Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New Mexico, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center

Medical School

Madras Medical CollegeGraduated in 1988
Madras Medical CollegeGraduated in 1986

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Dr. Murugan Athigaman's office is located at 2402 W Pierce St Ste 5C, Carlsbad, NM, 88220.

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