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Dr. Richard Lazzaro, MD

Thoracic Surgery*
4.8 (47)
Map Pin Small Toms River, NJ
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. Richard Lazzaro, MD

Dr. Richard Lazzaro, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Toms River, NJ. They specialize in Thoracic Surgery, has 36 years of experience, and is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. They graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE and is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital, Monmouth Medical Center and North Shore University Hospital. Dr. Lazzaro, completed a residency at University Hospital of Brooklyn Downstate. Patients rated Dr. Lazzaro an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Lazzaro works at Thoracic Surgical Specialists in Toms River, NJ with other offices in Eatontown, NJ. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Lazzaro's Office Locations

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    Thoracic Surgical Specialists
    67 Route 37 W Fl 3, Toms River, NJ 08755 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (732) 612-9123
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    Thoracic Surgical Specialists
    200 Wyckoff Rd Ste 1400, Eatontown, NJ 07724 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (732) 702-2201

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    About Dr. Richard Lazzaro, MD

    Specialties*
    • Thoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 36 years of experience
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    • English, Russian and Spanish
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    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1881657542
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University Of Pittsburgh-Presbyterian Shadyside
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    • University Hospital of Brooklyn Downstate
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    • North Shore University Hospital
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    Medical Education
    • ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
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    Board Certifications
    • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Lenox Hill Hospital
    • Monmouth Medical Center
    • North Shore University Hospital

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