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Dr. Ralph Ernest Delius, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Thoracic Surgery
University of California, Davis, School of Medicine (1984)
Professional interests include: thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, wounds, heart surgery, and more.
4851 Bill Gardner Parkway
Locust Grove, GA 30248

Dr. Ralph Ernest Delius, MD is a thoracic surgeon in Locust Grove, GA specializing in thoracic surgery. He graduated from University of California, Davis, School of Medicine in 1984 and has 40 years of experience. Dr. Ralph Ernest Delius, MD is affiliated with VEIN SPECIALISTS OF THE SOUTH.

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Office Locations

Address:

4851 Bill Gardner Parkway
Locust Grove, GA 30248

Address:

556 3rd Street
Macon, GA 31201

Some issues Dr. Ralph Ernest Delius, MD can help you with:

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.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph Ernest Delius, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ralph Ernest Delius, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Locust Grove, GA were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and ablation.

abdominal imaging 14
ablation 65
doctor visit 170
minimally invasive procedures 211
pelvic imaging 14
ultrasound (sonogram) 288
vascular procedures 434

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph Ernest Delius, MD.

Gender
Male 4
Female 12
Ethnicity
Black / African American
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 12
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic
Other
Age
75 to 84 1
85 and over
Less than 65 3
65 to 74 9

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph Ernest Delius, MD From 2019 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ralph Ernest Delius, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 11
High Cholesterol 9
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease 2
Depression 3
Chronic Kidney Disease 4
Asthma
Osteoporosis 1
Heart Failure 2
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Diabetes 5
Atrial Fibrillation
Cancer
Dementia

Education & Training

Dr. Ralph Ernest Delius, MD graduated from University of California, Davis, School of Medicine in 1984. He has a state license in Michigan.

Medical School: University of California, Davis, School of Medicine (1984)

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ralph Ernest Delius, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

VEIN SPECIALISTS OF THE SOUTH

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ralph Ernest Delius, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 11 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ralph Ernest Delius, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Locust Grove, GA. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ralph Ernest Delius, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Organogenesis Inc. $395 PuraPly
$225 		Puraply Antimicrobial
$170
Medtronic, Inc. $185 VenaSeal
$185
Boston Scientific Corporation $153 Varithena Administration Pack
$119 		VARITHENA
$34
Tactile Systems Technology Inc $30 ENTRE
$30
Philips Electronics North America Corporation $21 IGT Devices Und
$21
Other $65 VenaSeal
$15 		Hydrofera Blue
$15 		PROMOGRAN PRISMA
$12 		ECM
$12 		ECM Patch
$10
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $848

Biography

Dr. Ralph Delius practices thoracic surgery in Locust Grove, GA and Macon, GA. Dr. Delius's clinical interests include heart surgery, congenital heart disease, and wounds. His average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He studied medicine at the University of California, Davis, School of Medicine. His practice in Locust Grove, GA is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.

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