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Dr. Theodore Lygas, MD

Breast Surgical Oncology*
4.3 (44)
Map Pin Small Brick, NJ
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Theodore Lygas, MD

Dr. Theodore Lygas, MD is a Breast Surgical Oncology Specialist in Brick, NJ. They specialize in Breast Surgical Oncology, has 41 years of experience. They graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and is affiliated with Ocean University Medical Center, Community Medical Center and Southern Ocean Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Lygas an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Lygas works at Practice in Brick, NJ with other offices in Toms River, NJ and Barnegat, NJ. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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. Lygas' Office Locations

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    459 Jack Martin Blvd Ste 5A, Brick, NJ 08724 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (732) 458-4600
  2. 2
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    1430 Hooper Ave Ste 202, Toms River, NJ 08753 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (732) 458-4600
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    175 Gunning River Rd Ste D, Barnegat, NJ 08005 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (732) 458-4600

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  • Ocean University Medical Center
  • Community Medical Center
  • Southern Ocean Medical Center

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    4.3
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    About Dr. Theodore Lygas, MD

    Specialties*
    • Breast Surgical Oncology

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    Years of Experience
    • 41 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1528117207
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    Education & Certifications

    Internship
    • Hahnemann University Hosps
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Duquesne University
    Undergraduate School

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