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Dr. Michael Lava, MD

Pulmonary Disease*
3.7 (3)
Map Pin Small Woodstock, GA
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. Michael Lava, MD

Dr. Michael Lava, MD is a Pulmonologist in Woodstock, GA. They specialize in Pulmonary Disease, has 14 years of experience, and is board certified in Critical Care Medicine. They graduated from Emory University. Patients rated Dr. Lava an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Lava works at Practice in Woodstock, GA with other offices in Marietta, GA. They frequently treat conditions like Shortness of Breath along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Lava's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Pulmonary Medicine
    120 Stonebridge Pkwy Ste 320, Woodstock, GA 30189 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (770) 725-3985
  2. 2
    Wellstar - Pulmonary Medicine
    400 Tower Rd NE Ste 200, Marietta, GA 30060 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (770) 725-3988

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Acidosis
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Bronchiectasis
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Pneumonia
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Bronchoscopy
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Acute Bronchiolitis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adrenal Gland Cancer
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Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Biliary Atresia
Brain Injury
Breast Cancer
Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
Burn Injuries
Chest Pain
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
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Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Sinusitis
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Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation
Pulmonary Hypertension
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sarcoidosis
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Testicular Cancer
Thymomas
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Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Respiratory Management
Sleep Study
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Thoracentesis
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    Specialties*
    • Pulmonary Disease

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    Years of Experience
    • 14 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1861718272
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Emory University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Michael Lava, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Lava is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Lava has seen patients for Shortness of Breath, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Lava on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    3 patients have reviewed Dr. Lava. The overall rating for this provider is 3.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Lava.

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