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Dr. John C. Dugal Jr., MD

(Dr. John Charles Dugal Jr., MD)

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Specializes in: Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic Surgery

Tulane University School of Medicine (2002)

Professional interests include: transcatheter mitral valve repair (MitraClip), pleural effusion (water on the lungs), robotic surgery, and more.

2751 Debarr Road Suite B320
Anchorage, AK 99508

(907) 375-2000

Dr. John C. Dugal Jr., MD is a cardiac surgeon in Anchorage, AK specializing in cardiac surgery and thoracic surgery. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 2002 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. John C. Dugal Jr., MD is affiliated with Alaska Regional Hospital and ALASKA REGIONAL MEDICAL GROUP LLC.

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Address:

2751 Debarr Road Suite B320
Anchorage, AK 99508

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Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It happens when the blood vessels carrying blood to the heart, called coronary arteries, narrow and harden. This occurs when cholesterol, a type of fat found in the blood, builds up to form plaque, which sticks to the inner walls of the arteries. As plaque accumulates, less blood can flow through the arteries, which may lead to the following:

Angina, which is chest pain that occurs when the heart does not receive enough blood flow.
Heart attack, which happens if the arteries leading to the heart are completely blocked.
Arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, which can develop if the heart does not have enough blood supply.
Heart failure, which may occur if a heart attack damages the heart and it becomes too weak to pump enough blood to the rest of the body.

Certain factors may increase risk for the disease, like smoking, lack of exercise, being overweight, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. CAD tends to develop over decades, so it can go undetected until it has become quite severe. A diagnosis may be established using such tests as:

Electrocardiogram (ECG), which records the heart's electrical activity over a period of time. ECGs can detect whether there is enough blood flow to the heart or if a heart attack has occurred.
Echocardiogram (echo), which creates images of the heart using sound waves. Echos can show whether the heart is able to pump blood normally.
Stress tests, where an ECG or echo is combined with exercise, like riding a stationary bike or walking on a treadmill. This test is done to find out if the heart can function properly while performing a strenuous activity.

Treatments for the disease include medications such as vasodilators, like nitroglycerin, which dilates (widens) the coronary arteries. CAD may also be treated by a procedure called angioplasty with stent placement, where a balloon is inflated inside a diseased artery to flatten the plaque deposits against the artery walls, creating more room for blood to flow.

In some severe cases of the disease, multiple arteries may be blocked, and an open heart surgery called coronary artery bypass surgery may be necessary. This operation transplants a vessel from another part of the body to form a graft that goes past the narrowed arteries, thus enabling blood to flow around those arteries.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

bypass surgery	21
cardiac procedures	38
open surgery	42
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	40

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	28

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	42
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	54
Dementia	0
Cancer	26

bypass surgery	52
cardiac procedures	122
doctor visit	7
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
open surgery	104
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	102

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	38

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

bypass surgery	56
cardiac procedures	108
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
open surgery	112
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	110

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	104

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	48
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

bypass surgery	26
cardiac procedures	48
open surgery	52
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	50

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	23

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	55
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	48
Heart Failure	63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	52
Diabetes	53
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

bypass surgery	46
cardiac procedures	88
doctor visit	79
open surgery	92
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	90

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	123
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	18
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	46
Dementia	14
Cancer	27

bypass surgery	37
cardiac procedures	92
doctor visit	91
lobectomy	11
minimally invasive procedures	8
open surgery	74
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	84

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	119
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	14
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	25

bypass surgery	23
cardiac procedures	42
doctor visit	106
minimally invasive procedures	18
open surgery	46
pleural drainage	10
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	55
thoracostomy	10

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	119
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	15
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	39
Dementia	10
Cancer	26

bypass surgery	14
cardiac procedures	68
doctor visit	79
minimally invasive procedures	18
open surgery	28
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	26
vascular procedures	21

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	95
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	15
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	39
Dementia	17
Cancer	25

bypass surgery	33
cardiac procedures	134
doctor visit	113
minimally invasive procedures	46
open surgery	66
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	78
vascular procedures	35

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Dugal Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John C. Dugal Jr., MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Anchorage, AK were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and bypass surgery.

bypass surgery	34
cardiac procedures	84
doctor visit	81
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
lobectomy	11
minimally invasive procedures	25
open surgery	68
pleural drainage	10
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	72
thoracostomy	10
vascular procedures	28

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Dugal Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	49
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	28
85 and over	6
Less than 65	10
65 to 74	53

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Dugal Jr., MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John C. Dugal Jr., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	22
Cancer	17
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. John C. Dugal Jr., MD graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 2002. He completed residency at University of Missouri Health System. He has a state license in Alaska.

Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine (2002)

Residency: University of Missouri Health System

Licensed In: Alaska

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John C. Dugal Jr., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Alaska Regional Hospital

ALASKA REGIONAL MEDICAL GROUP LLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. John C. Dugal Jr., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$2,089 Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve $1,155	Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve $448	PASCAL $159	Pericardial Heart Valves $67	Carpentier-Edwards PERIMOUNT Magna Mitral Ease Pericardial Valve $44	Other $216
Cook Incorporated	$888 Cook Medical Lead Management $888
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$854 Valiant Captivia $750	Endurant $16	Bio-Medicus $13	$75
Abbott Laboratories	$325 Vascular $122	MitraClip System $90	Epic Stented Tissue Valve $70	EPIC $23	Trifecta GT Tissue Heart Valve $19
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$305 Da Vinci Surgical System $305
Other	$1,518 COREVALVE EVOLUT R $200	Impella $125	BioSurgery - TISSEEL $106	CVX-300CVX-300P $85	ANDEXXA $83	Other $918

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,478
Travel and Lodging	$2,425
Education	$75

Biography

Dr. John Dugal is a specialist in cardiac surgery and thoracic surgery. He works in Anchorage, AK. Dr. Dugal studied medicine at Tulane University School of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with Alaska Regional Hospital.

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