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Dr. Ralph Paone, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 64
Dr. Ralph Paone, MD
4.1 (18 Ratings)

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Dr. Ralph Paone, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Lubbock, TX.
Dr. Ralph Paone, MD
4.1 (18 Ratings)
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Dr. Ralph Paone, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 64
Lubbock, TX
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ralph Paone, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Lubbock, TX.

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Dr. Ralph Paone, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Lubbock, TX and has 38 years experience. They graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 1986 and completed a residency at Texas Tech University of Health Sciences Center.They currently practice at West Texas Heart Surgery and are affiliated with Lubbock Heart Hospital and University Medical Center. At present, Dr. Paone received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Paone is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Atherectomy
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Carotid Ultrasound
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dialysis Access Procedures
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
Endovascular Repair of Visceral Aorta
Esophageal Surgery
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Head and Neck Surgery
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Surgery
Hernia Repair
Impella Device
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
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Laparotomy
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Lobectomy
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Surgery
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Segmentectomy
Open Thymectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Segmentectomy
Sympathectomy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Vascular Surgical Procedure
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Choice
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    Blue Choice
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
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  • Choice Care PPO
    Preferred PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Molina
  • TriCare for Life
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 West Texas Heart Surgery
    3502 9th St Ste 260, Lubbock, TX 79415
  2. 2 Clovis Clinic
    2000 W 21st St Ste E1, Clovis, NM 88101
  3. 3 Hobbs Clinic
    5419 N Lovington Hwy Ste 21, Hobbs, NM 88240
  4. 4 Artesia Clinic
    612 N 13th St Ste D, Artesia, NM 88210
  5. 5 Big Spring Clinic
    1608 W FM 700 Ste D, Big Spring, TX 79720

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4.1
Based on 18 Reviews
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3 Stars (2)
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Mar 06, 2024
Dr Paone and his Staff took excellent care of me. I will definitely recommend him to my family and friends
Caroline — Mar 06, 2024
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Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Medical Branch
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Tex Tech University|Texastech University Health Sciences Center
    1987
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Texas Tech University of Health Sciences Center
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University NM|University Of New Mexicohealth Scie
    1993
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ralph Paone, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Paone's profile.

Dr. Ralph Paone, MD is affiliated with Lubbock Heart Hospital and University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Ralph Paone, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lubbock Heart Hospital

    4810 N Loop 289, Lubbock, TX

  • University Medical Center

    602 Indiana Ave, Lubbock, TX