Michael G. Lester MD

Doctor of Medicine - Harvard Medical School, 2014
Residency - Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 2017
Chief Resident, Internal Medicine - Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 2017
Fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2021

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2017
Pulmonary Disease - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2020
Critical Care Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2021

Patient Comments

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Dr. Lester is an excellent doctor.

October 17, 2025

Dr Lester is always so pleasant and informs me in everything he does. You should do what you can to keep him at VUMC in light of all the physicians leaving.

October 17, 2025

Dr. Lester is an outstanding practitioner, very compassionate and empathetic.. He a great explanation of the disease process and possible options of care. Dr. Lester makes me feel comfortable and part of my own recovery. He's an outstanding doctor

October 13, 2025

Good appointment

October 12, 2025

Dr. Lester is always professional and very easy to talk with. His care is exceptional.

October 4, 2025

Dr. Lester is a wonderful pulmonologist. Well worth the 2 hr drive to for an appointment

September 26, 2025

I have great confidence in Dr. Lester's care. He listens patiently, answers my questions clearly, and explains my treatment plan, showing me the changes on my X-rays. I feel we are partners in protecting my health. I am very encouraged to see progress and thankful he is my doctor.

September 19, 2025

Dr. Lester is always compassionate, empathetic, understanding, patient, and professional.

September 18, 2025

Dr. Lester explains things so well! Answers questions! A fantastic listener! This young doctor is a gift to Vanderbilt.

September 14, 2025