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Dr. Clifton Lewis, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 66
Dr. Clifton Lewis, MD
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Dr. Clifton Lewis, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Birmingham, AL.
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Dr. Clifton Lewis, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 66
Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience
Dr. Clifton Lewis, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Birmingham, AL.

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Dr. Lewis graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine in 1983 and completed a residency at St Lukes Episcopal-Texas Hart Institute.Dr. Clifton Lewis, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Birmingham, AL and has 41 years experience. Dr. Lewis currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Princeton Baptist Medical Center. At present, Dr. Lewis received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 28 times. Dr. Lewis' office accepts new patients. Dr. Lewis also speaks Spanish. Dr. Lewis is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Mitral Valve Surgery
Maze Procedure
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mitral Valve Surgery
Maze Procedure
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mitral Valve Surgery
Maze Procedure
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Septal Defect
Carotid Artery Disease
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Endocarditis
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Septal Defect
Subacute Endocarditis
Systolic Heart Failure
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Mitral Valve Repair
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Port Placements or Replacements
Thoracentesis
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adhesive Pericarditis
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Aortopulmonary Septal Defect
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biventricular Heart Failure
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cardiac Tamponade
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Dissection
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Graft vs Host Disease
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Mediastinal Tumors
Megacolon
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Noninfective Endocarditis
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventricular Fibrillation
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Atherectomy
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Colectomy
Diaphragmatic Paraesophagel Hernia Robotic Assist
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision
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Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Heart Defect Repair
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
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparotomy
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Replacement
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Heart Mitral Valvuloplasty Robotic A
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Surgery, Robotic Assisted
Thoracoscopic Drainage of Pleural Cavity With Robotic Assistance
Tracheal Surgery
Tricuspid Valve Graft
Vagotomy
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Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 The Kirklin Clinic
    2000 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 934-3338
  2. 2 BBH SCN. Heart and Thoracic Services
    833 Princeton Ave SW Ste 200A, Birmingham, AL 35211
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 786-2776
  3. 3 Office
    1900 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35233
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 934-3338

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lewis
4.7
Based on 28 Reviews
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Jul 24, 2023
Had bypass 9/11/2020 after heart attack Dr Lewis saved my life and I will be forever grateful. Would recommend him always.
Tim Duncan — Jul 24, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine
    1983
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Alabama Hospital
    1984
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • St Lukes Episcopal-Texas Hart Institute
    1990
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Clifton Lewis, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lewis' profile.

Dr. Clifton Lewis, MD is affiliated with Princeton Baptist Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Clifton Lewis, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Princeton Baptist Medical Center

    701 Princeton Ave SW, Birmingham, AL