Dr. Robert Lager, MD
Cardiology*•Male•Age 55
Cardiology*
Dr. Robert Lager, MD is a cardiology specialist in Washington, DC and has over 28 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 1995. He specializes in Cardiology.
MedStar Health: Heart and Vascular Care at Washington D.C.
106 Irving St NW Ste 3150 Washington, DC 20010Accepting new patients
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Dr. Lager is affiliated with Virginia Hospital Center Arlington, a highly rated hospital.
Dr. Lager is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology
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- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
- Explains Conditions Well
- Offers TelehealthThis provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Lager is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology
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- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
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Dr. Lager accepts
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Dr. Lager accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Choice Plus POS II
- Anthem
- National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- KeyCare PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna PPO
- Open Access Plus
- First Health
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
Frequently Treated by Dr. Lager
Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Lager treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Lager treats other conditions, please contact the office at (202) 877-0275.
Adult Congenital Heart Conditions
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Dr. Lager's conditions and procedures:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Tilt_Testing
- Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
- Acute Congestive Heart Failure
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Acute Endocarditis
- Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
- Aneurysm
- Aneurysm and Dissection of Heart
- Angina
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Ectasia
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Arrhythmias
- Atherosclerosis
- Atherosclerosis of Aorta
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Atrial Septal Defect
- Atypical Atrial Flutter
- Biventricular Heart Failure
- Cardiomegaly
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
- Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
- Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
- Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Coronary Artery Aneurysm
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Coronary Artery Dissection
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Ebstein's Anomaly
- Endocarditis
- First Degree Heart Block
- Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Palpitations
- Hyperkalemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Heart Disease
- Hypertensive Heart with Failure
- Hypertensive Heart without Failure
- Hypokalemia
- Hypotension
- Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
- Infective Endocarditis
- Limb Swelling
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Lipid Disorders
- Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
- Pericardial Disease
- Pericarditis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
- Peripheral Edema
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Potassium Deficiency
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Valve Disease
- Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
- Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
- Second Degree Heart Block
- Secondary Hypertension
- Septal Defect
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Sinus Bradycardia
- Sinus Tachycardia
- Subacute Endocarditis
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Syncope
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Third Degree Heart Block
- Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
- Typical Atrial Flutter
- Unstable Angina
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
- Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Aortic Valve Surgery
- Arrhythmia Screening
- Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
- Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
- Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
- Cardiac Imaging
- Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
- Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
- Cardiac Ultrasound
- Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
- Cardiovascular Stress Test
- Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
- Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
- Chest Pain Evaluation
- Cholesterol Screening
- Coronary Angiogram
- Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
- Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- HeartAware Online Risk Screening
- Impella Device
- Nuclear Stress Testing
- Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
- Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
- Peripheral Artery Catheterization
- Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
- Stress Test
- Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
- TCD Bubble Test
- Thoracentesis
- Tilt Table Testing
- Treadmill Stress Test
- Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Cardiology
Massachusetts General Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1998
University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
Medical School, 1995
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What are Dr. Robert Lager, MD's top areas of expertise?
Dr. Robert Lager, MD specializes in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. See more on Healthgrades.
What is Dr. Robert Lager, MD's office address?
Dr. Lager's office is located at 106 Irving St NW Ste 3150, Washington, DC 20010. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Affiliated Hospitals
hospital awards
Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
1% higher than the national average
1% lower than the national average
hospital awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
1% higher than the national average
4% lower than the national average
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