4.9
60 Ratings with 51 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Robert Lager specializes in cardiovascular disease, bringing three decades of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and completed his residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. His advanced training includes fellowships in interventional cardiology and cardiovascular diseases at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, as well as internal medicine training at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Lager holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and communicates with patients in English.
Dr. Lager practices at The George Washington University Hospital and sees patients at MedStar Health Cardiology in Washington, DC. He focuses on treating high cholesterol in children and teens, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension. His expertise includes performing electrocardiograms, contrast echocardiography, and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart …function and diagnose cardiac conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.9 on Vitals, reflecting their confidence in his cardiovascular care.
Read More Read less Dr. Lager practices at The George Washington University Hospital and sees patients at MedStar Health Cardiology in Washington, DC. He focuses on treating high cholesterol in children and teens, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension. His expertise includes performing electrocardiograms, contrast echocardiography, and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart …function and diagnose cardiac conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.9 on Vitals, reflecting their confidence in his cardiovascular care.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 31 years of experience
- 26 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program
- 51 written reviews
- 1 award
- 1 specialty
- 15 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Awards
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Office Location
MedStar Health Cardiology at Lafayette Centre
1133 21st St NW Ste 700Washington, DC 20036 Tel: (202) 416-2000
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Medical Specialties
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Specialty Expertise
Dr. Robert A Lager has the following 15 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
31 Years Experience
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Internal Medicine
Internal medicine
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, District Of Columbia, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program
Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, Interventional Cardiology; Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Mass Gen Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaGraduated in 1995
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- Dr. Robert Lager is affiliated with The George Washington University Hospital.
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