Overview
Michael Lester is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Lester is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Cerebral Hypoxia, Lung Metastases, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
719 Thompson Ln Ste 20300, Nashville, TN 37204
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. Michael Lester
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Lester?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael Lester by calling their office at 615-322-5000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael Lester a top-rated expert for Emphysema?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael Lester is classified as an Advanced expert for Emphysema, 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. Michael Lester specialize in?
While Dr. Michael Lester is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Emphysema, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Cerebral Hypoxia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. Michael Lester participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael Lester has published 14 articles and abstracts on conditions like Emphysema. You can view a list of Dr. Michael Lester's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael Lester accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael Lester accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 615-322-5000 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
- Advanced
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Lester isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- EmphysemaDr. Lester isAdvanced. Learn about Emphysema.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Lester isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Experienced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Lester isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- BronchiectasisDr. Lester isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- Bronchiolitis ObliteransDr. Lester isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiolitis Obliterans.
- BronchitisDr. Lester isExperienced. Learn about Bronchitis.
- BullaeDr. Lester isExperienced. Learn about Bullae.
- Cholesterol PneumoniaDr. Lester isExperienced. Learn about Cholesterol Pneumonia.