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Dr. Ralph Christy, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 66
Dr. Ralph Christy, MD
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Dr. Ralph Christy, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Concord, NC.
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Dr. Ralph Christy, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 66
Concord, NC
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience
Dr. Ralph Christy, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Concord, NC.

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Dr. Ralph Christy, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Concord, NC and has 41 years experience. They graduated from University of North Carolina School of Medicine. They currently practice at Sanger Heart/Vascular Institute and are affiliated with Atrium Health Cabarrus and Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center. At present, Dr. Christy received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Christy is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
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Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
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Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Heart Defect Repair
Impella Device
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Mitral Valve Surgery
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Partial Lobectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Pneumonectomy
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Tracheal Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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Locations

  1. 1 Sanger Heart/Vascular Institute
    200 Medical Park Dr Ste 230, Concord, NC 28025
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (704) 403-1349

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Mar 16, 2019
Had my surgery in June 2018. Dr. Christy managed to make me feel very comfortable. Excellent bedside manner. His entire staff & hospital staff were very good. They made sure I had what I needed and kept me well informed about my procedure and what to expect. Just wanted to say Thank You to everyone at northeast
— Mar 16, 2019
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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

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  • University of North Carolina School of Medicine
    1983
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  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ralph Christy, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Christy's profile.

Dr. Ralph Christy, MD is affiliated with Atrium Health Cabarrus and Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Atrium Health Cabarrus

    920 Church St N, Concord, NC

  • Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center

    1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC