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Dr. Lawrence Stern, MD

Colorectal Surgery
4.5 (64)
Map Pin Small Fairfax, VA
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Lawrence Stern, MD

Dr. Lawrence Stern, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Fairfax, VA. They specialize in Colorectal Surgery, has 27 years of experience, and is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery. They graduated from UNIV OF VA SCH OF MED HLTH SYS and is affiliated with Inova Fairfax Hospital, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital and Inova Alexandria Hospital. Dr. Stern, completed a residency at University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Stern an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Stern works at Practice in Fairfax, VA with other offices in Alexandria, VA, Lansdowne, VA and Woodbridge, VA. They frequently treat conditions like Anal or Rectal Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Stern's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Fairfax Colon & Rectal Surgery PC
    2710 Prosperity Ave Ste 200, Fairfax, VA 22031 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (703) 280-2841
    Monday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    Office
    1800 N Beauregard St Ste 310, Alexandria, VA 22311 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (703) 280-2841
  3. 3
    Mid Atlantic Gynecologic Oncology & Pelvic Surgery Assoc
    44055 Riverside Pkwy Ste 102, Lansdowne, VA 20176 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (703) 280-2841
  4. 4
    Uva Breast Surgery Woodbridge
    14010 Smoketown Rd Ste 105, Woodbridge, VA 22192 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (703) 280-2841

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Inova Fairfax Hospital
  • Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
  • Inova Alexandria Hospital

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    4.5
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    About Dr. Lawrence Stern, MD

    Specialties
    • Colorectal Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 27 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1790776417
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Lahey Clinic Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine
    Residency
    Internship
    • University Hosp University Cincinnati
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • UNIV OF VA SCH OF MED HLTH SYS
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of Michigan
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Stern has seen patients for Anal or Rectal Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Stern on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    64 patients have reviewed Dr. Stern. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Stern.

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