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Michael G. Lester MD

Assistant Professor of Medicine

About Michael G. Lester

Areas of Expertise

  • Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

Conditions and Treatments

Location

Vanderbilt Lung Institute One Hundred Oaks
719 Thompson Lane, Suite 20300
Nashville, TN 37204

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Education

  • 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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This doctor is very caring, knowledgeable, explains things well and gives good advice
July 14, 2025
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Dr Lester is the best Dr I have ever seen!!!
July 9, 2025
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Dr Lester is awesome. He has helped me so much. I appreciate how he is always willing to listen and discuss options.
July 8, 2025
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He had my best interests in mind. Very connected with me in conversation, body language and eyes. I have a Zero Tolerance for gaslighting and dancing. This was a great Dr visit. Thank you so much
July 7, 2025
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Very thorough explanation of my current situation and resourceful ideas for my future.
June 30, 2025
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Very good listener!
June 29, 2025
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Great listener, excellent at answering questions. Clear explanation of what to pay attention to in the next few months.
June 24, 2025
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Dr. Lester is amazing. He through, he is kind and always very informative. I can not say enough great things about Dr, Lester,
June 20, 2025
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Dr. Lester is extremely welcoming to the Clinic. He is a kind, attentive physician who is an excellent listener.
June 17, 2025
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