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Dr. Richard Clay, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
4.5 (18)
Map Pin Small Huntsville, AL
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Richard Clay, MD

Dr. Richard Clay, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Huntsville, AL. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 43 years of experience, and is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. They graduated from University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine and is affiliated with Crestwood Medical Center and Huntsville Hospital. Dr. Clay, completed a residency at Cleveland Clinic. Patients rated Dr. Clay an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Clay works at HH Heart Center Cardiothoracic Surgeons in Huntsville, AL. They frequently treat conditions like Pleural Effusion along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Clay's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Huntsville Cardiothoracic Surgeons PC
    201 Sivley Rd SW Ste 300, Huntsville, AL 35801 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 536-5594
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Crestwood Medical Center
  • Huntsville Hospital

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Pleural Effusion
Maze Procedure
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Ileus
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Intestinal Obstruction
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Mitral Valve Surgery
Thoracentesis
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Abdominal Pain
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adhesive Pericarditis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aortic Diseases
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Arrhythmias
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Benign Tumor
Biventricular Heart Failure
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Breast Cancer
Cancer
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Cardiac Tamponade
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chylothorax
Congenital Heart Disease
Constipation
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Fistula
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Mediastinal Tumors
Megacolon
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Cancer
Pleural Neoplasm
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Pulmonary Venous Return Anomaly
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Systolic Heart Failure
Thoracic Cancer
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thymomas
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Abdominoplasty
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aneurysm Repair
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Excision
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Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrotomy
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Surgery
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Impella Device
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparotomy
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Thymectomy
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
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    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
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    • Commercial Insurance Company
    • Golden Rule
    • Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
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    • Midwest Health Plan
    • MultiPlan
    • Mutual of Omaha
    • UnitedHealthCare

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    4.5
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    4 Star
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    Specialties*
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 43 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1619960549
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Cleveland Clinic
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Cleveland Clinic
    Residency
    Internship
    • Bridgeport Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Richard Clay, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Clay is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Clay works at HH Heart Center Cardiothoracic Surgeons in Huntsville, AL. View the full address on Dr. Clay’s profile.

    Dr. Clay has seen patients for Pleural Effusion, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Clay on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    18 patients have reviewed Dr. Clay. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Clay.

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