Dr. Lifford L. Lancaster, MD | Nashville, TN | Cardiothoracic Surgeon

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Dr. Lifford Lancaster treats peripheral artery disease, atherosclerosis, and carotid artery disease, and performs ankle-brachial index testing, Doppler ultrasound, and carotid artery ultrasound. He practices thoracic surgery, cardiology, and vascular surgery and has 44 years of experience. Dr. Lancaster is affiliated with Tristar Skyline Madison Campus and completed his residency at University Hospital South Texas Medical Center. He sees patients in Nashville, Tennessee.

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accepting new patients
3.4

27 Ratings
44 years of experience
46 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
University Hospital South Texas Medical Center
7 written reviews
3 specialties
9 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Lancaster's Ratings and Reviews

3.4

27 Ratings with 7 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 24 Minutes

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Patients’ Perspective

Gave an accurate diagnosis: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Had a good bedside manner: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Spent time with me: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Flexible scheduling: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
Staff was courteous: No Ratings

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This guy apparently didnt wanna do a quadruple bypass like I needed he did the minimum triple probaly cause Im poor, Didnt act like he gave a crap even before surgery acted like he didnt wanna be there, . Recently after an ER visit for high blood pressure they reffered me back to him and he didnt even take my blood pressure spending less than 2 minutes with me telling me it will be ok am Im on 3 high blood pressure pills and eliquis and that last visit proves he not only doesnt care he over charges billing me 300 bucks for less than 2 minutes . thats like 9,000 dollars an hour and i make 14 dollars an hour, Doctors are crooks !

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Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

October 18th, 2020

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Dr Lancaster has been reported on my floor two time now for being inappropriate and disrespectful to the nurses caring for his patients. His professional conduct is poor. Do not use this doctor or work for him.

March 31st, 2019

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Dr Lancaster has been reported on my floor two time now for being inappropriate and disrespectful to the nurses caring for his patients. His professional conduct is poor. Do not use this doctor or work for him.

March 31st, 2019

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2x spent over 2 hours waiting to see doctor due to "emergencies". This doctor only see's patients on 2 days a week. He is way overbooked. My 91 year old mother who has dementia, incontinent and in a wheelchair cannot wait 2 hours in their waiting room. 2nd visit wound up walking out without seeing doctor and now going to a different doctor. The receptionist has no compassion what so ever.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

November 11th, 2015

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One conversation with his staff was all I needed to choose another surgeon. Rude, condescending and uncaring. I was told I would wait until he was available to see me despite how urgent I felt my issue was because he only works two days a week and I would just have to wait......I decided to go to another surgeon and would recommend him to no one.

Did Well

Needs Improvement

Flexible scheduling

September 16th, 2013

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I have been a patient for 12 1/2 years and have had numerous surgeries. Dr. Lancaster and his staff are terrific. I can not thank them enough for the wonderful care they have always given me. Dr. Lancaster has pulled me through some rough health issues, seriously I owe him my life, as well as my quality of life. He holds a very special place in my heart and in the hearts of my two daughters.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

November 16th, 2012

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He is awesome!!!! I love him!!!!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

November 22nd, 2010

Advanced Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery

3443 Dickerson Pike Ste 400Nashville, TN 37207

Tel: (615) 860-1772

Mon8:00 am - 4:45 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:45 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:45 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:45 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Lifford Lee Lancaster, MD	Dr. Lisa Maria Dipietro, MD	Alexandria Smith	Kirstin Alexandria Agent
Thoracic Surgery	Critical Care Medicine	Nurse Practitioner	Nurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.4 (27 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
44 Years of Experience	15 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Nashville , TN	Nashville , TN	Nashville , TN	Columbia , TN
Med School: Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med	Med School: TUFTS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
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Aneurysm
Bronchoscopy
Cardiology
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Diabetes Complications
Pacemaker Implantation
Varicose Veins
Vascular Malformations
Vascular Surgery

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Hospital South Texas Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med in 1982.

NPI Number

Dr. Lancaster's NPI number is 1639116379.

Dr. James Richard Kirkpatrick, MD
Emergency Medicine
58 Years Exp | Moline, IL
(0)
Dr. George Harwood Collins, MD
Anesthesiology
45 Years Exp | Nashville, TN
(1)
Dr. William H Edwards JR., MD
Vascular Surgery
45 Years Exp | Nashville, TN
(13)
Mechele Andree Neal
Nurse Practitioner
| Nashville, TN
(0)
Dr. Hernan Correa-Gracian, MD
Pathology
43 Years Exp | Nashville, TN
(1)
Dr. Brian Keith Jefferson
Interventional Cardiology
28 Years Exp | Nashville, TN
(24)
Molly Mcgowan Woods
Nurse Practitioner
| Nashville, TN
(0)
Lindsey H Felts
Nurse Practitioner
| Nashville, TN
(0)
Dr. Francisco Javier Albornoz Alarcon
Interventional Cardiology
36 Years Exp | Nashville, TN
(0)
Dalton Pickney Rodriguez
Nurse Practitioner
| Nashville, TN
(0)

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