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Dr. Lana Schumacher, MD

Dr. Lana Schumacher, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Lana Schumacher, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Boston, MA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Schumacher has extensive experience in Thoracic Surgical Procedures. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES in 2001. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Massachusetts General Hospital and Newton-Wellesley Hospital. She is accepting telehealth appointments.

2.7 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 2.7 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

800 Washington St Boston, MA 02111
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Schumacher specializes in the area of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
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Dr. Schumacher's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schumacher

2.7

11 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
36%
36%
4 Star
9%
9%
3 Star
0%
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2 Star
0%
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1 Star
55%
55%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Richard Biondo – Apr 07, 2025
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Jul 13, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Abe in Pittsburgh, PA – Nov 08, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Jan 23, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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Pittsburgh, PA – Sep 03, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Lana Schumacher, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Boston, MA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Schumacher has extensive experience in Thoracic Surgical Procedures. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT...read more
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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  • University Of California At Los Angeles / Center For Health Sciences

    Medical School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Tufts Medical Center800 Washington St Boston, MA 02111
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Massachusetts General Hospital55 Fruit St Boston, MA 02114
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Health Care at Home41 Montvale Ave Stoneham, MA 02180
3
Tufts Medical Center Department of Surgery860 Washington St Fl 4 Boston, MA 02111
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St
    Boston, MA 02114
    Recipient of 31
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    21% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Newton-Wellesley Hospital

    2014 Washington St
    Newton, MA 02462
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Tufts Medical Center

    800 Washington St
    Boston, MA 02111
    Recipient of 9
    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

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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