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Dr. Donald Lanza, MD

Dr. Donald Lanza, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Donald Lanza, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Saint Petersburg, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from SUNY DWNSTATE M C College of Medicine in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as St. Anthony's Hospital and Morton Plant Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

5 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 5 Star Rating (29 reviews)

Practice

550 94th Ave N Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
Telehealth available
(727) 573-0074

Dr. Lanza is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Lanza specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Lanza's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lanza

5.0

29 ratings, 11 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Cynthia – Jun 24, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Laurell Leverock Kimbrough – Jan 24, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Debbie Vostello – Nov 16, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Lillian M. Crotts – Sep 03, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 07, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Jacqueline Milch in Land O Lakes – Feb 13, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Keith in Tampa, FL – Jun 20, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Joanne S in Stuart, FL – Feb 09, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Jennifer Diaz in Spring Hill, FL – Jan 20, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Sheila Rollock in Columbia, MD – Sep 26, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
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Jean in Largo, Fl. – Jul 19, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

To provide excellence in patient care, education and research.

biography

Donald C. Lanza, MD, MS, is a board certified ears, nose, and throat physician who is internationally recognized as a subspecialist called a "Rhinologist & Skull Base Surgeon". Dr. Lanza sub-specializes in managing difficult health challenges affecting...read more

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Rhinology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Johns Hopkins Med Inst

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Albany Memorial Hospital

    Internship Hospital

  • Suny Dwnstate M C College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Dr. Lanza is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office550 94th Ave N Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
    1

    Practice

    St. Anthony's Hospital1200 7th Ave N Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Morton Plant Hospital

      300 Pinellas St
      Clearwater, FL 33756
      Recipient of 14
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      16% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • St. Anthony's Hospital

      1200 7th Ave N
      Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      79%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      14% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • St. Joseph's Hospital

      3001 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
      Tampa, FL 33607
      Recipient of 7
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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