John F. Lazar, MD, is a board-certified general thoracic surgeon, Director of Thoracic Robotics at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, and an assistant professor of thoracic surgery at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. He is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the Society of Robotic Surgery, and serves on the executive board of both the Eastern Cardiothoracic Surgical Society and the American Lung Association.As a general thoracic surgeon, Dr. Lazar specializes in the treatment of malignant and benign diseases of the lung, the esophagus, the mediastinum, the trachea, and the bony structures of the chest wall. Dr. Lazar uses laparoscopic, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), robotic, and open surgical techniques for the treatment of thoracic conditions. Some of the surgeries he performs are robotic esophagectomy, mediastinal resections, hiatal hernia repair, tracheal repair and resection, and complex robotic lung preserving resections. In addition, Dr. Lazar and his team are one of the only teams in the world that robotically treat tracheobronchial malacia, a condition that causes difficulty breathing due to airway collapse.Dr. Lazar's clinical interests include treating benign and malignant diseases of the esophagus, lung cancer prevention, and the use of advanced robotic surgical techniques in the chest. His professional interests have focused on the development of new technologies for robotic surgery, understanding and alleviating healthcare disparity, and applying multidisciplinary approaches to improve long-term survival and quality of life for thoracic cancer patients. He is passionate about educating communities about the benefits of quitting smoking while giving them the tools necessary to quit, and educating them on the ways to get screened for lung cancer.One of Dr. Lazar's major clinical interests is building MedStar Health into a regional epicenter for robotic surgery, with a comprehensive emphasis on the patient's individual experience at the MedStar Washington Hospital Center. He and his team of surgeons are receiving referrals of patients with conditions of the thoracic region.Dr. Lazar received his medical degree from Saint George University School of Medicine and completed his general surgery training at UPMC/Pinnacle in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He went on to complete a two-year fellowship in thoracic surgery at the University of Rochester, a national leader in esophageal surgery and complex minimally invasive surgery. Anticipating the growing role of robotics in surgery, Dr. Lazar joined the Division of Thoracic Surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City as a fellow in minimally invasive thoracic surgery with a concentration in robotic surgery and thoracic oncology. As result of this training, he is one of the only dedicated fellowship trained thoracic robotic surgeons in the world. Subsequently, he returned to UPMC/PinnacleHealth in Pennsylvania, where he developed their Robotics Institute and expanded the program into the largest community based robotic programs in the state.Dr. Lazar has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the Intuitive Clinical Robotic Research Grant, which gave him the opportunity to explore the financial impact and clinical benefit of a community thoracic robotic program; the Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education Alley-Sheridan Scholarship; Pennsylvania Comprehensive Cancer Control Mini-Grant for smoking cessation in pregnant women; and First Place for best video presentation awarded by the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery at the annual meeting, where he presented a video presentation of robotically assisted bilateral bronchoplasty for tracheobronchial malacia. In addition, Dr. Lazar has presented his research at dozens of meetings across the country for international conferences and organizations.Philosophy of CareAs a careful, skilled, and well-trained surgeon, I treat each and every patient of mine as if they were a member of my family. To me, this means being transparent and communicating clearly.I am dedicated to the public education of the community in an effort to help educate individuals on how their choices may affect their health and give them the tools to make decisions that are beneficial to their health. Dr. Center is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Daniel Tang is a Thoracic Surgeon in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Tang is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Cardiac Tamponade, Infective Endocarditis, Heart Transplant, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Tang is currently accepting new patients.

Eric Sarin is a Thoracic Surgeon in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Sarin is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Sarin is currently accepting new patients.

Edward Chan is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Chan is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Tumor, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Endoscopy, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Chan is currently accepting new patients.

John Rhee is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Rhee is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Rhee is currently accepting new patients.

Alan Speir is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Speir is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Speir is currently accepting new patients.

Richard Jonas is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Pediatrics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Jonas is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Tetralogy of Fallot, Transposition of the Great Arteries, Truncus Arteriosus, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Jonas is currently accepting new patients.

Stephen Broderick is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Broderick is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Esophageal Cancer, Lung Transplant, and Tubal Ligation. Dr. Broderick is currently accepting new patients.

Thomas Macgillivray is a Thoracic Surgeon in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Macgillivray is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Tumor, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Heart Transplant, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Macgillivray is currently accepting new patients.

Sanjiv Lakhanpal is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Cardiologist in Mc Lean, Virginia. Dr. Lakhanpal is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Venous Insufficiency, Varicose Veins, SVC Obstruction, May Thurner Syndrome, and Stent Placement. Dr. Lakhanpal is currently accepting new patients.

Kei Suzuki is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Suzuki is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Lung Nodules, Collapsed Lung, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Suzuki is currently accepting new patients.

Thomas Matthew is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Matthew is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pleurisy, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

Marc Margolis is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Margolis is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Lung Cancer, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Margolis is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Weyant is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Weyant is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Transplant, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Weyant is currently accepting new patients.

Ramesh Singh is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Cardiologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Singh is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Cardiomyopathy, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Robich is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Robich is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Robich is currently accepting new patients.

Reed Quinn is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Quinn is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mediastinitis, Pleural Effusion, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Quinn is currently accepting new patients.

Sandeep Khandhar is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Khandhar is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Khandhar is currently accepting new patients.

Liam Ryan is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Ryan is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Ryan is currently accepting new patients.

Keith Mortman is a Thoracic Surgeon in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Mortman is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

Gregory Trachiotis is a Thoracic Surgeon in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Trachiotis has been practicing medicine for over 36 years is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Collapsed Lung, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Ammar Bafi is a Thoracic Surgeon in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Bafi is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Bafi is currently accepting new patients.

Eias Jweied is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Jweied is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Jweied is currently accepting new patients.

Jeffrey Cohen is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Cohen has been practicing medicine for over 16 years is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

John Garrett is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Garrett is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Arterial Embolism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Garrett is currently accepting new patients.