Summary

Dr. Melissa Lazar is a surgeon who specializes in comprehensive surgical care with two decades of experience treating patients. She earned her medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, building a strong foundation in surgical medicine. With 20 years of practice, Dr. Lazar has developed extensive expertise in her field and is fluent in English.

Dr. Lazar practices at Jefferson Methodist Hospital and provides care at locations throughout Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, including the Jefferson Breast Care - Honickman Center. She focuses on treating breast cancer and metastatic or recurrent breast cancer, as well as Paget disease of the breast. Her surgical practice includes specialized imaging procedures and comprehensive diagnostic testing to support patient care. Patients have given Dr. Lazar an average rating of 4.6, reflecting their confidence in her surgical expertise.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 20 years of experience
  • 26 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Melissa A. Lazar has 2 locations

1300 Wolf Street

1300 Wolf StPhiladelphia, PA 19148
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Jefferson Breast Care - Honickman Center

1101 Chestnut St # 14Philadelphia, PA 19107

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Dr. Melissa A. Lazar, MDDr. Adam J. Kaye, MDDr. Arthur J. Barnaby Jr, MDDr. Mark J. Libassi, MD
SurgerySurgerySurgerySurgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.6 
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20 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Russian, English Speaks Spanish, Russian, English
Philadelphia , PALanghorne , PAPhiladelphia , PALanghorne , PA
Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University Med School: SUNY Downstate Medical Center Med School: University of Bologna (Italy) Med School: Medical College of Pennsylvania
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Melissa A. Lazar

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • GEHA
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Integra
  • Keystone First
  • Keystone First - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - PPO
  • Meritain Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • UPMC Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Melissa A. Lazar has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Melissa A. Lazar has the following area of expertise

  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)

Certifications, License, & Education

20 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson UniversityGraduated in 2006

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Dr. Melissa Lazar is affiliated with Jefferson Methodist Hospital.
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