What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
4.71
Bedside manner
5.00
“Always pleasant. Never a long wait. Dr. Lager and STAFF super professional, kind and treats me with respect and caring.”
GMMore than 1 year ago
About Dr. Robert Lager
Robert Lager, MD, is an interventional cardiologist at Medstar Washington Hospital Center and President of MedStar Cardiology Associates, a 38-physician cardiology group at MedStar. He is Director of MedStar Ambulatory Services for the Southern region of the Medstar system, which includes the District and Southern Maryland. Dr. Lager has served as a national proctor for Abbott and Medtronic, training physicians from around the nation how to perform the transradial wrist approach for catheterization. In addition, he teaches physicians in the interventional cardiology fellowship program at MedStar Washington Hospital Center.
Dr. Lager specializes in conditions related to coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, structural heart disease, and the use of minimally invasive catheter procedures for unstable angina, stable angina, and heart attack. He also sees patients for hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and high cholesterol as well as to discuss preventive medicine. His clinical interests include complex coronary artery disease procedures with a special interest in left atrial appendage closure procedures for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation. His research interests include new catheter devices and innovation of the transradial approach.
Dr. Lager received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania before completing his internship training and residency training at Massachusetts General Hospital. He then completed a general cardiology and interventional cardiology fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center as well as a fellowship in vascular medicine at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital of Boston. Throughout his fellowship training, Dr. Lager served as Clinical Instructor at Harvard Medical School.
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Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter
Intermittent racing heartbeat (PSVT)
Cardiomyopathy
Cerebrovascular disease
Chronic high blood pressure
Heart failure
Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter
Intermittent racing heartbeat (PSVT)
Cardiomyopathy
Cerebrovascular disease
Office locations
Dr. Robert Lager, MD also offers online video visits for patients
MedStar Health Cardiology Associates (1 of 2)
1133 21st St NW, Bldg 2, Washington, DC 20036
1 of 2
Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- Cardiovascular Disease (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Education and training
- Medical School - University of Pennsylvania, Doctor of Medicine
- Massachusetts General Hospital (Internship)
- Massachusetts General Hospital (Residency)
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Fellowship in Cardiology
- St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Boston, Fellowship in Vascular Medicine
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology
Awards and publications
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1972510741
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
4.71
Bedside manner
5.00
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9 reviews
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Always pleasant. Never a long wait. Dr. Lager and STAFF super professional, kind and treats me with respect and caring.
More than 1 year agoGM
Outstanding, Very professional took the time to explain everything
More than 1 year agoJS
Great bedside manner, extremely knowledgable and supportive
December 27, 2022Peter B.Verified patient
great
More than 1 year agoBW
it was good
More than 1 year agoDP
July 7, 2021Faith B.Verified patient
October 3, 2017Christopher S.Verified patient
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What practice does Dr. Robert Lager work with?
Dr. Robert Lager works with MedStar Health Cardiology Associates.
Where is Dr. Robert Lager's office located?
Dr. Robert Lager has 4 office locations in Washington, view full addresses on Dr. Lager's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Lager have?
Dr. Robert Lager is certified by Cardiovascular Disease (American Board of Internal Medicine).
What languages does Dr. Robert Lager speak?
Dr. Robert Lager speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Robert Lager in reviews?
9 patients have reviewed Dr. Robert Lager. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.71/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.