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Michael G. Lester MD

Assistant Professor of Medicine

About Michael G. Lester

Areas of Expertise

  • Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

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

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
Dr. Lester possesses every quality that one could want in their provider. He is personable, thorough in his explanations and is constantly looking for different ways to help you. I would recommend him to anyone.
July 24, 2026
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Went above expections
July 19, 2026
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Dr Lester was great. He listened. He explained and he is very easy to communicate with . I left very impressed with his patience and willingness to find the cause and appropriate ways to proceed.
June 28, 2026
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Very good experience. Personally I am very interested in the caring attitude of my caregiver. DrLester was very personable and professional In his attitude.
June 28, 2026
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Dr. Lester is a great listener & thoughtful with his answers. He's very realistic but encouraging when describing the importance of self care routine & lung health.
June 26, 2026
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Dr Lester is very helpful in my decision making, keeping me informed
June 25, 2026
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Dr. Lester provided the path for my hiatal hernia surgery. Appreciate his efforts on my behalf. Without him would not have happened.
June 21, 2026
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Dr Lester always takes the time to explain treatments, research studies and what he feels will work best for me. I greatly appreciate his knowledge, and time he takes with me during appointments.
June 9, 2026
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Dr. Lester is an excellent doctor. He shows honest concern for his patients.
June 1, 2026
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