Summary

Dr. Thomas Lake is a surgeon specializing in colorectal surgery with 30 years of experience treating conditions affecting the colon, rectum, and surrounding areas. He earned his medical degree from St. Georges University School of Medicine and completed his residency at St. Francis Medical Center. Dr. Lake is fluent in both English and Spanish, helping him connect with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Lake practices at Hackensack Meridian Health Ocean University Medical Center and sees patients at Atlantic Surgical Group locations in Oakhurst and Brick, New Jersey. He frequently treats patients with diverticular disease, hemorrhoids, and diverticulitis. His surgical expertise includes performing colonoscopies to screen for colon cancer and other conditions, as well as specialized procedures like sigmoidoscopy to examine the lower part of the colon. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.1
  • 30 years of experience
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • St Francis Medical Center
  • 11 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Thomas R Lake has 2 locations

Atlantic Surgical Group

255 Monmouth RdOakhurst, NJ 07755

Atlantic Surgical Group

525 Jack Martin BlvdBrick, NJ 08724

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Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Burmese, English Speaks English Speaks English
Oakhurst , NJBrooklyn , NYBrooklyn , NYMiddletown , NJ
Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine Med School: Renaissance School Of Medicine At Stony Brook University Med School: Morehouse School Of Medicine Med School: SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Thomas R Lake

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • Cigna
  • Claritev
  • Clover Health
  • Fidelis Care
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon NJ Health)
  • Karna WTC
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • QualCare
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare (UHC)
  • UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Community Plan
  • Wellpoint

Medical Specialties

Thomas R Lake has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Thomas R Lake has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Banding
  • Bowel Resection
  • Colon And Rectal Surgery
  • Colon Cancer
  • Colonoscopy
  • Diverticulitis
  • Hemorrhoidectomy
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Rectal Bleeding
  • Rectal Pain

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

Thomas R Lake holds an active medical license in the state of New Jersey.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at St Francis Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from St Georges University School Of Medicine in 1996.

NPI Number

Thomas R Lake's NPI number is 1003881277.

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Thomas Lake speaks English and Spanish.
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