Dr. Joel S. Lazar

3.2 ( 5 reviews )

Staff

Ratings for Dr. Joel S. Lazar

5
Staff
3
Punctuality
5
Helpfulness
5
Knowledge

I've seen Dr Lazar for almost six years. I have a degenerative condition, and my nuerologisy id "'spossed" to be my most improtant MD.If Joel Lazar moves to Montana, I WILL move to Montana. I LOVE this man!!!!!!

Submitted Jan. 19, 2011

4
Staff
2
Punctuality
1
Helpfulness
2
Knowledge

Won't admit he could have been wrong, not very humble

Submitted Oct. 13, 2010

4
Staff
4
Punctuality
5
Helpfulness
4
Knowledge

My family is new to Dr. Lazar. He took his time, and seemed very thorough. It seems most doctors are on a timer to get out the door and to the next patient, but not Dr. Lazar. He actually seemed interested in my health! It was refreshing!

Submitted Feb. 26, 2008

0
Staff
2
Punctuality
1
Helpfulness
3
Knowledge

Fails returns calls, neglects to give timely answers to stat lab tests. Always pushing depression meds. He does not read the chart and is not prepared for appts. Have to go over all med history at every appt. Absent minded? Very busy. Nice guy but seems elsewhere in the clinic.

Submitted Nov. 28, 2006

0
Staff
3
Punctuality
1
Helpfulness
1
Knowledge

He was my MD but gave me TERRIBLE advice about going off a medication. While trying to go off this medication I left messages on three occassions over 72 hours and never heard back. I booked an appointment to speak with him about his advice and failure to return my phone calls because I wanted to continue going to him. He apologized and told me he would look into the three things I asked him about. I never heard back from him again. I think he is very busy and stretched thin but that doesn't excuse poor medical care.

Submitted Nov. 30, 2005

Facility Affiliations


Dr. Joel S. Lazar's Credentials

Accepting New Patients

Yes, this doctor is accepting new patients

Biography

Joel feels fortunate to have served patients and families in diverse communities and clinical settings and he enjoys bringing both his experience and his enthusiasm to Dartmouth Health Connect. His special clinical interests include promotion of wellness through preventive health activities, integration of physical with emotional and behavioral health, and team-based management of chronic illness (with patients themselves at the center of the team). Joel believes strongly in empowering individuals to make informed decisions that honor their own health needs and priorities.

Languages

  • English

Education

  • University Of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine (Grad. 1993)

Insurance accepted by this Doctor

Other patients have successfully used these insurance providers, please call the Doctor's office to find out if your insurance plan is accepted.
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Advantage