Joseph G Lugo MD

Cardiovascular Surgery

Chief cardiac thoracic and vascular surgery

1717 Oak Park BlvdFl 2Lake Charles, LA 70601
Phone+1 337-494-6799
Fax+1 337-430-6950

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Summary

Joseph Lugo, MD, is a thoracic surgeon specializing in cardiovascular surgery, currently serving as Chief of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at Lake Charles Memorial Health System. He has a robust educational background, having completed a fellowship in thoracic surgery at USC/Good Samaritan Hospital and a surgical residency at USC/LA General. He has an extensive career history, including past roles at St. Lukes Hospital Health System and Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Dr. Lugo has contributed to the field through publications, including a study on transitional care in JACC: Case Reports. Additionally, he received the CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification from eClinicalWorks in 2016.

Education & Training

Good Samaritan HospitalFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1988 - 1990
University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)Residency, Surgery, 1983 - 1988
Medical College of WisconsinClass of 1983

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Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 1985 - Present
LA State Medical License 2016 - 2027
MO State Medical License 2002 - 2027
IA State Medical License 1990 - 2003
American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification eClinicalWorks, eClinicalWorks, LLC, 2016

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

2 citations
Reducing Readmissions After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Through Enhanced Transitional Care.
Misty L Theriot, Edward C Bergen, Joseph G Lugo, Janie E Fuselier
JACC. Case Reports. 2025-11-12

Professional Memberships

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - STS
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