Dr. Joseph G Lugo MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
1717 OAK PARK BLVD FL 2 LAKE CHARLES LA, 70601About
Dr. Joseph Lugo is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Chesterfield, MO. Dr. Lugo specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Lugo typically treats conditions like heart disease and lung disease. This class of surgeon can also include cardiac surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, congenital heart surgeons and general thoracic surgeons.
Education and Training
Med College Of Wisconsin 1983
Board Certification
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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