Overview
John F. Lazar, MD is a experienced, board-certified thoracic surgeon serving as the Chief of Thoracic Surgery and Oncology at Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville, TN. As one of the first dedicated fellowship-trained thoracic robotic surgeons in the world, Dr. Lazar has a clinical interest in building the thoracic surgery program, with a comprehensive emphasis on the patient's individual experience at the hospital.
Dr. Lazar is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.
Dr. Lazar is board certified in The American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 49 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Lazar is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
4230 Harding Pike, Ste 601, Nashville, TN 37205
301 21st Ave N, Ste 101, Nashville, TN 37203
4323 Carothers Pkwy, Ste 301, Franklin, TN 37067
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John F. Lazar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John F. Lazar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John F. Lazar by calling their office at 615-222-1270. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John F. Lazar a top-rated expert for Lung Nodules?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John F. Lazar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Lung Nodules, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. John F. Lazar specialize in?
While Dr. John F. Lazar is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Lung Nodules, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, and Lung Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. John F. Lazar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John F. Lazar has published 49 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Nodules. You can view a list of Dr. John F. Lazar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John F. Lazar accept my insurance?
Dr. John F. Lazar accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 615-222-1270 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Fibrosing MediastinitisDr. Lazar isDistinguished. Learn about Fibrosing Mediastinitis.
- Lung NodulesDr. Lazar isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Advanced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Lazar isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Lazar isAdvanced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- EndoscopyDr. Lazar isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Esophageal PerforationDr. Lazar isAdvanced. Learn about Esophageal Perforation.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Lazar isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Lazar isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Acquired TracheomalaciaDr. Lazar isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Tracheomalacia.
- Advanced BronchoscopyDr. Lazar isExperienced. Learn about Advanced Bronchoscopy.
- Chylous AscitesDr. Lazar isExperienced. Learn about Chylous Ascites.
- Collapsed LungDr. Lazar isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- CostochondritisDr. Lazar isExperienced. Learn about Costochondritis.