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Dr. Lifford Lee Lancaster, MD

Dr. Lifford Lee Lancaster, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*

Dr. Lifford Lee Lancaster, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Nashville, TN. He is affiliated with medical facilities Tristar Summit Medical Center and TriStar Skyline Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Nashville Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

3443 Dickerson Pike Ste 500 Nashville, TN 37207

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Dr. Lancaster's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lancaster

4.4
18 ratings, 10 with a written review
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Excellent care
Dr. Lancaster was amazing. He performed an emergency bypass surgery on my husband. His bedside demeanor, caring nature and expertise were first class. We could not be happier with the recommendation from our Heart doctor who secured the services of Dr. Lancaster. We highly recommend this surgeon and thank him for his lifesaving expertise.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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A. Greene – Jul 21, 2022
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He really doesnt seem interested in you or how you are doing. Didnt even check my bloodpressure. Check my pulse with his hand and said everythinkg ok ?? Just got outta er with very high blood pressure but didnt seemed concerned whatsoever.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
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Jun 05, 2021
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Dr. Lancaster performed triple bypass surgery on my husband and we are so thankful for this professional, experienced and caring doctor. He at all times showed concern for my husband and myself. Always asking if there was anything he could do for us and took the time to answers any questions we had. Kept us updated on what was going on at all times and and ensured my husband was receiving the care he needed. Thank you Dr. Lancaster.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Carolyn S – Jan 09, 2021
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 21, 2020
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Dr. Lancaster is awesome. He has been my doctor since 2005 and has performed several surgeries on me. He is very knowledgeable, skillful, professional, and compassionate. I am so thankful to have him as my doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Doris Watson – Aug 24, 2020
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He was the worst doctor/surgeon I’ve ever had. There was no bedside manor and he did not do any research into my extremely rare disease. His ego and neglect caused me to remain in the hospital for another 4 months. Note: I am a clinician myself and have never given a bad review.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Jan 16, 2020
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I very highly reccomend Dr Lancaster, he is an excellent doctor and he saved my life.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Barbara Shelton in Franklin , KY – Oct 23, 2018
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Dr. Lancaster performed what I believe is called a Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection on my right upper lung lobe for a spiculated lung nodule. He was very informative and answered all my questions and made me feel very confident of his expertise. He told me exactly how he would proceed step by step and what he would do depending on what he found. I had heard all kinds of stories about removing chest tubes. When he did it, WOW, I felt nothing! A talented surgeon you can trust. He's awesome
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Robert Gardner in Hendersonville, TN – Aug 23, 2018
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This man knows how to "HOOK YOU UP" I put my trust in him and he pulled me out with a CABG3X and 6 years later here we are...Recommending to any and everyone I know.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Wallace "Todd" Greer in Columbia, TN – Jun 17, 2018
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I was fortunate to meet Dr. Lancaster by way of several referrals . After suffering months of pain due to blocked arteries, he assured me he could help me. In a "tell it like it is" down to earth conversation he explained what he could do, when he could do it and about how long it would take. I entered the hospital on a Wednesday for an Aorto-Bifemoral Surgery. Six days later I was at home , using a walker and experiencing very little pain from surgery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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Joseph R. in Cedar Hill, TN – Jan 19, 2017
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Dr. Lifford Lee Lancaster, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Nashville, TN. He is affiliated with medical facilities Tristar Summit Medical Center and TriStar Skyline Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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  • University Of Texas

    Medical School

  • The University Of Louisville

    Fellowship Hospital, 1989

  • University Of Texas Health Science Center

    Residency Hospital, 1987

  • University Of Texas Health Science Center

    Internship Hospital, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
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Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Nashville Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

Nashville Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery3443 Dickerson Pike Ste 500 Nashville, TN 37207
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(615) 860-1772
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