Dr. Lee Riggins M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
401 Tuscaloosa Avenue Suite B210 Birmingham Alabama, 35211Rating
5/5
About
Lee Riggins, MD, FACC, FACS, FACCP, works at a private practice in Birmingham, Alabama. He specializes in vascular surgery and surgery of the heart and cardiovascular system. When Dr. Riggins is not at his practice, he can be found on staff at Baptist Health, Shelby Hospitals.
Education and Training
University of Alabama
Board Certification
General and Cardiothoracic Surgery
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Reinterventions for recurrent ischemic heart disease following a successful first re-do myocardial revascularization: predictors, indications and results.
- Coexistent coronary and cerebrovascular disease: results of simultaneous surgical management in specific patient groups.
- Coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with an ejection fraction of twenty percent or less.
- Ventricular arrhythmia following successful myocardial revascularization: incidence, predictors and prevention.
- Adult respiratory distress syndrome following cardiopulmonary bypass: incidence, prophylaxis and management.
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local and Regional Speaker -
Awards
- Outstanding Christian Leadership Award
Internships
- University of Iowa
Fellowships
- Loyola University (Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Professional Society Memberships
- Society of Thoracic Surgeons
What do you attribute your success to?
- Hard Work, Dedication
Hobbies / Sports
- Gardening, Cooking, Horseback Riding
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Thoracic Surgery
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1600 SEVENTH AVENUE SOUTH BIRMINGHAM AL 35233CALLAHAN EYE HOSPITALl
1720 UNIVERSITY BLVD BIRMINGHAM AL 35233