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Dr. Carl Rigby, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 69
Dr. Carl Rigby, MD
4.1 (8 Ratings)

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Dr. Carl Rigby, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Baton Rouge, LA.
Dr. Carl Rigby, MD
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Dr. Carl Rigby, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 69
Baton Rouge, LA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Carl Rigby, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Baton Rouge, LA.

About

Dr. Carl Rigby, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Baton Rouge, LA. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet, North Oaks Medical Center and Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. At present, Dr. Rigby received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Rigby is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Aneurysm Repair
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Aneurysm Repair
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pleural Effusion
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Surgery
Thoracentesis
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Adhesive Pericarditis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Arrhythmias
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Benign Tumor
Cancer
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Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomyopathy
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Fistula
Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Marfan Syndrome
Mediastinal Tumors
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Pleural Cancer
Pleural Neoplasm
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Septal Defect
Subacute Endocarditis
Systolic Heart Failure
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
Thrombosis
Thymomas
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Typical Atrial Flutter
Vascular Disease
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aortic Arch Repair
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atherectomy
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Esophageal Surgery
Head and Neck Surgery
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Surgery
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
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
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Lobectomy
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Segmentectomy
Open Thymectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Partial Lobectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Pulmonary Valve Surgery
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Tracheal Surgery
Tricuspid Valve Graft
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Vascular Surgical Procedure
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 8001, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  2. 2 Amedisys Home Health Inc. of Alabama
    5959 S SHERWOOD FOREST BLVD, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
  3. 3 Baton Rouge General Medical Center
    8585 Picardy Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

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4.1
Based on 8 Reviews
5 Stars (6)
4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (1)
1 Star (1)

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Oct 24, 2022
Wonderful and caring doctor. Highly recommended !
— Oct 24, 2022
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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • University of Mississippi School of Medicine
    1986
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Hospital
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Cornell MC/New York Hospital
    2008
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Carl Rigby, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rigby's profile.

Dr. Carl Rigby, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet, North Oaks Medical Center and Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Carl Rigby, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge

    17000 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA

  • Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet

    8585 Picardy Ave, Baton Rouge, LA

  • North Oaks Medical Center

    15790 Paul Vega MD Dr, Hammond, LA

  • Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA