Dr. Richard Lazzaro, MD
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Dr. Richard Lazzaro, MD
Thoracic Surgery
Dr. Richard Lazzaro, MD is a thoracic surgery specialist in Toms River, NJ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities Monmouth Medical Center and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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- Area of Expertise • Dr. Lazzaro specializes in the area of Thoracic Cardiovascular 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.
- Trustworthy • Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Lazzaro's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lazzaro
4.8
| 5 Star | 94% | 94% |
| 4 Star | 2% | 2% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 Star | 4% | 4% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Lazzaro to family and friends is 4.82 out of 5
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Recognized as a national leader in robotic thoracic surgery, Dr. Lazzaro is routinely requested to train surgeons in his techniques of robotic surgery. In addition, Dr. Lazzaro's robotic thymectomy technique was recognized for its precision and...read moreThoracic Surgery
Thoracic Oncology
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University Hospital Of Brooklyn Downstate
Residency Hospital, 1997University Of Pittsburgh-presbyterian Shadyside
Fellowship Hospital, 1997North Shore University Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1989Albany Medical College
Medical School, 1988
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New York Magazine Best Doctors, 2003
America's Top Surgeons Consumers' Research Council of America, 2010 - Pre
Castle Connolly New York Metro Area Top Doctors, 2000 - 201
New York Magazine Best Doctors, 2012
New York Magazine Best Doctors, 2011
America's Top Doctors, 2012
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
72%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 7
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
75%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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