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Dr. Richard Lazzaro, MD
Thoracic Surgery* Age 62
Dr. Richard Lazzaro, MD
4.0 (2 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

 
Dr. Richard Lazzaro, MD
4.0 (2 Ratings)

Dr. Richard Lazzaro, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 62
Toms River, NJ
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 
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Clinical Overview

Dr. Richard Lazzaro, MD works in Toms River, NJ as a Thoracic Surgery Specialist and has 38 years experience.

Dr. Lazzaro is board certified in General Surgery and graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1988. Dr. Lazzaro completed a residency at University Hospital of Brooklyn Downstate. Dr. Lazzaro has worked on more claims relating to Lung Cancer than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Lazzaro has received an average rating of 4.0 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Lazzaro is affiliated with Monmouth Medical Center and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Dr. Lazzaro's office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Lazzaro accepts many private insurances, Medicaid, and Medicare. Dr. Lazzaro also speaks Russian and Spanish. Dr. Lazzaro practices at Thoracic Surgical Specialists in Toms River, NJ and has additional offices in Eatontown, NJ, Trenton, NJ, Trenton, NJ, New Brunswick, NJ and New Brunswick, NJ.

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Office Locations

  1. 1 Thoracic Surgical Specialists
    67 Route 37 W Fl 3, Toms River, NJ 08755
  2. 2 Thoracic Surgical Specialists
    200 Wyckoff Rd Ste 1400, Eatontown, NJ 07724
  3. 3 Thoracic Surgical Specialists
    2575 Klockner Rd, Trenton, NJ 08690
  4. 4 Thoracic Surgical Specialists
    3575 Quakerbridge Rd, Trenton, NJ 08619
  5. 5 Thoracic Surgical Specialists
    210 Somerset St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
  6. 6 Thoracic Surgical Specialists
    165 Somerset St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Insurance & Payment Information

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  • Medicare
  • WellCare
  • MagnaCare
  • Consumer Health Network
  • QualCare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Cigna
  • NJ Family Care
  • Horizon
  • WellPoint
  • Medicaid
  • US Family Health Plan
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
    Aetna Medicare Advantage
  • Clover Health
  • Aetna
  • TRICARE East Region (Humana Military)
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Patient Reviews
Sep 04, 2025
I can’t say enough wonderful things about Dr. Lazzaro and his team. They were professional , kind, knowledgeable , empathetic and highly skilled. I felt like I was in great hands before, during and after my surgery. Thank you doctor for everything! Irina.
Irina Mirgorodsky — Sep 04, 2025
Aug 29, 2023
Dr Lazzaro saved my life. I flew from California to New Jersey for him to repair a tracheabronchplasty. I was told it could not be done. I can’t thank him enough for taking me as a patient and performing a robotic surgery. My quality of life is outstanding because of him. Thank you Dr Lazzaro.
Rhonda Perrotti — Aug 29, 2023
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Medical Expertise & Background

Languages Spoken
Russian
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Robotic Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Thoracic Oncology
Specialties*
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Education & Credentials

Education & Credentials

Medical Education
  • ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1988
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • North Shore University Hospital
    1989
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • University Hospital of Brooklyn Downstate
    1997
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Pittsburgh-Presbyterian Shadyside
    1997
Fellowship Hospital

Common Patient Questions

Dr. Richard Lazzaro, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Lazzaro accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Lazzaro's office to make an appointment.

Dr. Lazzaro accepts Medicare, Medicaid, WellCare, MagnaCare, Consumer Health Network, QualCare, Coventry Health Care, Cigna, United Healthcare Community Plan, The Hartford, WellPoint, US Family Health Plan, MultiPlan, Cigna-HealthSpring, Banner Health, Clover Health, Aetna and Tricare as well as many others.

Dr. Lazzaro frequently sees patients for Lung Cancer.

Yes, Dr. Lazzaro speaks Russian and Spanish. See Dr. Lazzaro's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Lazzaro has a star rating of 4.0/5 and has been reviewed 2 times.

Dr. Lazzaro has been practicing as a Thoracic Surgery Specialist for 38 years.

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