Overview
Melissa Lazar is an Oncologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lazar is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Lazar is currently accepting new patients.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 14, Philadelphia, PA 19107
1300 Wolf Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Lazar has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
3 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melissa A. Lazar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa A. Lazar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melissa A. Lazar by calling their office at 215-955-6999. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melissa A. Lazar a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melissa A. Lazar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Breast Cancer, 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. Melissa A. Lazar specialize in?
While Dr. Melissa A. Lazar is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, and Paget Disease of the Breast. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Melissa A. Lazar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melissa A. Lazar has published 15 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Melissa A. Lazar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Melissa A. Lazar accept my insurance?
Dr. Melissa A. Lazar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 215-955-6999 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Breast CancerDr. Lazar isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Lazar isDistinguished. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Lazar isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Advanced
- AngiosarcomaDr. Lazar isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Lazar isAdvanced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- LymphadenectomyDr. Lazar isAdvanced. Learn about Lymphadenectomy.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Lazar isAdvanced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- MastectomyDr. Lazar isAdvanced. Learn about Mastectomy.
- Experienced
- Breast Enlargement In MalesDr. Lazar isExperienced. Learn about Breast Enlargement In Males.
- Breast InfectionDr. Lazar isExperienced. Learn about Breast Infection.
- Breast LumpDr. Lazar isExperienced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- FibroadenomaDr. Lazar isExperienced. Learn about Fibroadenoma.
- Fibrocystic Breast DiseaseDr. Lazar isExperienced. Learn about Fibrocystic Breast Disease.
- GalactocoeleDr. Lazar isExperienced. Learn about Galactocoele.