Summary

Dr. Ralph Christy specializes in thoracic surgery with over four decades of experience serving patients in North Carolina. He earned his medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine and completed his residency at Memorial Health University Medical Center. With 43 years of dedicated practice, Dr. Christy brings extensive expertise to complex chest and heart procedures. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Christy practices at Atrium Health Cabarrus and maintains locations in Concord and Shelby. He focuses on treating coronary artery disease, including specialized care for women with heart conditions. His surgical expertise includes arterial line procedures and advanced cardiac testing such as dobutamine stress echocardiograms. Patients consistently rate Dr. Christy highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their confidence in his thoracic surgical care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 43 years of experience
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Memorial Health University Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Ralph Steven Christy has 3 locations

Concord Cardiothoracic Surgery

200 Medical Park Dr Ste 230Concord, NC 28025
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

Heart Group Of The Carolinas

100 Medical Park Dr Ste 210Concord, NC 28025
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Atrium Health Cleveland

201 E Grover StShelby, NC 28150

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Dr. Ralph Steven Christy, MDDr. Remigijus SipaviciusDr. Witold NiesluchowskiDr. David Scott Andrews, MD
Thoracic SurgeryThoracic SurgeryCardiovascular DiseaseVascular Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.6 
43 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience 59 Years of Experience 51 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 English, Spanish
Concord , NCCharlotte , NCMooresville , NCCharlotte , NC
Med School: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine Med School: Vilnius University Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Medical University Of Warsaw Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ralph Steven Christy

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Palmetto GBA - Medicare
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ralph Steven Christy has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ralph Steven Christy has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Carotid Endarterectomy
  • Coronary Artery Bypass (Heart Bypass)
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation
  • Pneumonectomy (Lung removal)
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, North Carolina, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Memorial Health University Medical Center

Medical School

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of MedicineGraduated in 1983

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Which hospitals is Dr. Ralph Christy affiliated with?
Dr. Ralph Christy is affiliated with Atrium Health Cabarrus.
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