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Harrell Oba Lightfoot
Cone Health Medical Group

Harrell Oba Lightfoot, MD

Specialties

  • Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery
Patient Rating
4.9/5 (Based on 95 Reviews)
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Biography

Harrell Lightfoot, MD, is fellowship trained in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.

 

His clinical interests include coronary revascularization, valvular heart disease, transcatheter aortic valve replacement and robot-assisted thoracic surgery. 

 

Dr. Lightfoot has a strong interest in programs focused on patient education and empowerment. He has dedicated much of his training and career providing care to underserved communities. 

Profile

Education

Medical School

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, MD

Undergraduate

The Johns Hopkins University, BA, Biology

Residency

Emory University, General Surgery

Fellowship

University of Texas Southwestern, Cardiothoracic Surgery

Board Certifications

  • General Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery

Locations

Provider Review Comments

August 31, 2025
Dr. Lightfoot did an outstanding job of ensuring that we were informed. He was very thorough and patient as he moved through the X-rays. I am extremely pleased and confident in the level of care and recommendations he provided. I would highly recommend him to my family and friends without hesitation.
August 26, 2025
Good experience
August 17, 2025
Very good
June 29, 2025
Very likely
May 19, 2025
Good
May 11, 2025
Dr Lightfoot was very helpful and caring and understanding of my issues.
May 04, 2025
Dr Lightfoot is fantastic
February 16, 2025
Dr. Lightfoot made my husband and me feel very comfortable. His explanations were extremely good.
January 27, 2025
The MD, Dr. Lightfoot, was courteous, compassionate and fully competent as far as I am able to ascertain.
January 07, 2025
Was well pleased with the concern and explanation of my condition
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