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Joseph Lugo, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Lake Charles, LA, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

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Thoracic Surgery Lake Charles, LA

Cardiovascular Surgery

Chief cardiac thoracic and vascular surgery

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Summary

  • Dr. Joseph Lugo is a thoracic surgeon in Lake Charles, LA and is affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. He received his medical degree from Medical College of Wisconsin and has been in practice 34 years. He specializes in cardiovascular surgery.

Education & Training

  • Good Samaritan Hospital
    Good Samaritan HospitalFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1988 - 1990
  • University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center
    University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1983 - 1988
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    Medical College of WisconsinClass of 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1985 - Present
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2002 - 2025
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2016 - 2024
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 1990 - 2003
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

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