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Dr. Ralph Paone, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 66
Dr. Ralph Paone, MD

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Dr. Ralph Paone, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Lubbock, TX.
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Dr. Ralph Paone, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 66
Lubbock, TX
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ralph Paone, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Lubbock, TX.
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About Dr. Ralph Paone, MD

Dr. Paone graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 1986 and completed a residency at Texas Tech University of Health Sciences Center. Dr. Ralph Paone, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Lubbock, TX and has 40 years experience. Dr. Paone currently practices at West Texas Heart Surgery and is affiliated with Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital and University Medical Center. Dr. Paone has experience treating conditions like Heart Attack (STEMI), Heart Attack (NSTEMI), Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction) and Acute Coronary Syndrome among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Paone's 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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Open Lung Resection or Removal
Heart Attack (STEMI)
Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Heart Attack (STEMI)
Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Heart Attack (STEMI)
Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Embolectomy Arterial
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Thoracentesis
Cerebrovascular Disease
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Open Lobectomy
Systolic Heart Failure
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Atherosclerosis
Aortic Aneurysm
Pericardial Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Aortic Stenosis
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Aortic Valve Disease
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Aortic Valve Surgery
Lung Cancer
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement/Implantation (TAVR/TAVI)
Heart Valve Disorders
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Mitral Valve Disease
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Aortic Repair
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Port Placements or Replacements
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Congenital Heart Defects
Cerebral Embolism
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm and Dissection of Heart
Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Aortopulmonary Septal Defect
Arrhythmias
Arteriovenous Fistula
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Benign Tumor
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cancer
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Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Vascular Disease
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Embolism
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Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Head and Neck Cancer
Heart Disease
Hypertensive Encephalopathy
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Iliac Aneurysm
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Abscess
Lymphedema
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Pulmonary Venous Return Anomaly
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Septal Defect
Subacute Endocarditis
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thrombosis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Typical Atrial Flutter
Unstable Angina
Vascular Disease
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aortic Arch Repair
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Ultrasound
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Coronary Thrombectomy
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
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
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
Intracranial Vessel Angioplasty and Stenting
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Lung Surgery
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Replacement
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Segmentectomy
Open Thymectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Partial Lobectomy
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
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Tracheal Surgery
Vascular Surgical Procedure
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Venous Thrombectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Assurant Health
  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Blue Choice
    Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Blue Card PPO
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • Great West Healthcare-Cigna
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Choice Care PPO
    Preferred PPO
    Humana
  • Molina
  • Coventry Health Care
  • HealthSmart
  • TriCare for Life
    Tricare

Where Dr. Ralph Paone, MD Sees Patients

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

Specialties*
Vascular Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Paone's Practice

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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. Paone frequently treats the following conditions: Heart Attack (STEMI), Heart Attack (NSTEMI), Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction) and Acute Coronary Syndrome. See more on Sharecare.

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

Yes, Dr. Ralph Paone, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Texas Medical Branch
    1986
Medical Education
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
  • Tex Tech University
    1987
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Texas Tech University of Health Sciences Center
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University NM
    1993
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Ralph Paone, MD Practices

  • Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital

    4810 N Loop 289, Lubbock, TX

  • University Medical Center

    602 Indiana Ave, Lubbock, TX

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