Melissa A. Lazar
Expertise in
8
conditions

Dr. Melissa A. Lazar

General Surgery | Oncology
1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 14, 
Philadelphia, PA 
Accepting New Patients
Referral may be required
Expertise in
8
conditions
1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 14, 
Philadelphia, PA 

Overview

Melissa Lazar is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Lazar is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

Dr. Lazar is board certified in Surgery. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Lazar is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University

Residency

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals

Specialties

General Surgery
Oncology

Licenses

Surgery in PA

Board Certifications

Surgery

Fellowships

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Jefferson Cancer - Honickman Center
1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 14, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Other Locations
1300 Wolf Street
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.

Breast Cancer

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, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Intraductal Papilloma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

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.

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