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Dr. Richard Clay, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 70
Dr. Richard Clay, MD
2.5 (2 Ratings)
Dr. Richard Clay, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Huntsville, AL.
Dr. Richard Clay, MD
2.5 (2 Ratings)

Dr. Richard Clay, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 70
Huntsville, AL
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience
Dr. Richard Clay, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Huntsville, AL.

About Dr. Richard Clay, MD

Dr. Clay graduated from University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine in 1981 and completed a residency at BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL|Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Richard Clay, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Huntsville, AL and has 45 years experience. Dr. Clay currently practices at Huntsville Cardiothoracic Surgeons PC and is affiliated with Crestwood Medical Center and Huntsville Hospital. At present, Dr. Clay received an average rating of 2.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Clay's office accepts new patients. Dr. Clay is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Mitral Valve Regurgitation
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Aortic Valve Disease
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Congenital Heart Defects
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Surgery
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Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
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Thoracentesis
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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Intestinal Obstruction
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Systolic Heart Failure
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Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
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Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
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Marfan Syndrome
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Mitral Valve Stenosis
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Osteosarcoma
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Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
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Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
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Septic Embolism
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Subacute Endocarditis
Thoracic Cancer
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
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Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
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Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Abdominoplasty
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Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Arch Repair
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Colectomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
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Heart Defect Repair
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Impella Device
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
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Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Puncture Aspiration
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
Renal Transplant
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sympathectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • BlueCard PPO
  • HealthSync Options POS
  • Sagamore Plus
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Dental Blue 100/200/300
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Aetna HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Where Dr. Richard Clay, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Huntsville Cardiothoracic Surgeons PC
    201 Sivley Rd SW Ste 300, Huntsville, AL 35801
  2. 2 Baptist Hospital
    123 Baptist Way, Pensacola, FL 32503
  3. 3 Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital
    2651 E Discovery Pkwy, Bloomington, IN 47408

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Specialties*
Critical Care Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Clay's Practice

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

Dr. Richard Clay, MD is affiliated with Crestwood Medical Center and Huntsville Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Richard Clay, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine
    1981
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
  • Bridgeport Hospital
    1982
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL|Cleveland Clinic
    1986
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Cleveland Clinic
    1987
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Richard Clay, MD Practices

  • Crestwood Medical Center

    1 Hospital Dr SW, Huntsville, AL

  • Huntsville Hospital

    101 Sivley Rd SW, Huntsville, AL

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