Daniel A. Lazar M.D.
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Daniel A. Lazar M.D.
Medical Specialties
- Neurosurgery
- Spine surgery
- Spine care
- Telehealth services
Locations
Spine Center at Meridian Pavilion
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Good explanation of what needed to be done
Informed of all my options and I appreciate the recommendation of the less evasive.
I felt that Dr. Lazar understood my symptoms where most others did not.
Knowledge, concern, compassion.
I recommend UW across the board and dr Lazar is bar none and I tell everyone to get to him if there's any way you can.
I needed help understanding EMG report. Dr.Lazar explained the results. He was attentive, and I left understanding my options for continued care.
I felt doctor was very attentive to my circumstances.
Dr Lazar was really helpful. He explained everything In detail and gave multiple options.
Dr. Lazar was clear and thorough in his explanation!
Dr. Lazar was very clean, polite & professional in his entire demeanor. He was easy to understand & knowledgeable & _____. 5. Would rather respond to this at conclusion.
I cried when I left because Dr Lazar gave me the first hope I had in the 6 months since my injury I've waited to be seen through my L&I claim. I had never seen my images and I'm glad I was with him when I did or I would have been even more a mess these last months. I feel confident he's going to take extremely could care of me. His support staff was also excellent. All around breath of relief. Thank you. I was losing hope.
He was patient and knowledgeable along with very kind
Very thorough and professional explanation; very likeable and approachable physician. It's never fun to talk about a major surgery but Dr. Lazar made it more than pleasant
I'm so thankful for Dr. Lazar and his staff. They always treated me over the years with such kindness and respect hard to find in this day and age.
My overall care I would say is excellent. Dr. Lazar is probably one of the better surgeons I have ever interacted with, is quite obvious he cares about my condition.
Very impressed with Dr. Lazar. He sincerely gave me the test results, and what to do in the near future.
This is the sixth provider I have seen about this condition and the first time that I felt someone was really looking carefully at my condition and listening/talking to me personally. Thank you, Dr. Lazar
Dr Lazar and his team are just fabulous. Professional with a wonderful bedside manner. They're just wonderful, you immediately fell like you're in the right place for your care and In the best hands.
Dr. Lazar spent time reviewing my [...] with me and giving me a useful understanding of my condition. [...]
Dr. Lazar was great.
Dr. Lazar was professional and caring and if surgery is needed, I will trust him explicitly
I already have recommended Dr. Lazar to other people. He listens, is very helpful and kind.
Dr. Lazar was friendly, knowledgeable, and thorough.
I did not feel rushed. Dr. Lazar listened, answered my questions, was realistic about potential outcomes, and helped guide me in making a big decision about back surgery.
Dr. Lazar is a gift. I feel very blessed to have him as my Doctor.
I was very impressed with Dr. Lazar's assessment of my condition, his thoroughness in explaining my condition, and the options available. He was highly recommended, & did not disappoint.
Dr Lazar and his team were great! Would highly recommend to anyone.
Dr. Lazar was very friendly and helpful. I enjoyed my visit with him and I'm very confident with the care route we discussed.
I felt heard by Dr Lazar. He was clear about his recommendations
Dr. Lazar is very professional & knowledgable. I feel blessed to have such an amazing physician managing my health
I had a great visit with Dr. Lazar. He's very friendly, and very knowledgeable.
Dr. Lazaar is an excellent listener and adept at assessing patient personality and appropriately explaining conditions and procedures, relevant to patient's needs.
Dr. Lazar and team are the best.
Dr. Lazar is excellent. He was very helpful, a great listener, and provided me with excellent information for my [...] journey
[...] Dr. Lazar was very kind, caring & patient with my questions & my daughters! Putting me @ ease right away! I was very grateful! Dr. Lazar was very relatable and explained everything understandably.
Dr. Lazar was personable, pleasant, [...]
Dr Lazaar is the best
Dr. Lazar is a wonderful surgeon. He listens, and Is generous with his time answering my questions. He follows through with tests and additional appointments while evaluating treatment. My other doctors have all recomended Dr. Lazar and their confidence Iin him. He has operated on me before with great success, and I have refeted friends and aqaintenrs o him. I regard him highly
I've always had very positive experiences with the clinic, staff, and Dr Lazar.
Dr.Lazar had been recommended by a friend and I appreciate the time he took with me during the visit.
Dr. Lazar was wonderful. He listen to me & husband's concerns and provided a path forward based on review to alleviate my back pain.
Dr. Lazar is excellent in taking time to explain everything.
Dr Lazar and his time are amazing!
Very pleased with professionalism and care overall
The Doctor was very kind and with a lot of professionalism he attended me and I explicitly without hurting my feelings and explained to me what can be done with my medical problem
It was a very good experience. The doctor had obviously reviewed my medical information before and his explanation and recommendations were clear and concise. I appreciated his explanations and the clearly articulated plan for my testing and potential treatment. I felt heard and valued.
Dr. Lazar was excellent in all respects I have already recommended Dr. Lazar to two people.
I already have recommended Dr. Lazar to friends who both were then treated by him just as I have been.
Outstanding competence and compassion from Dr. Lazar and [...], his scheduler.
I feel very comfortable with my upcoming surgery after the appointment with Dr Lazar.
About Daniel A. Lazar
Daniel Lazar, M.D., is a board certified neurosurgeon and a UW assistant professor of Neurological Surgery.
Dr. Lazar specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of complex spinal disorders, minimally invasive spine surgery, neuro-oncology, Gamma Knife radiosurgery and skull-base surgery. He evaluates and treats his patients as individuals, employing state-of-the-art diagnostic and surgical techniques to provide the best outcome possible. He strives to be available for his patients to support them and their families through the challenges of neurological diseases.
Dr. Lazar earned his M.D. at the UW. During his years of practice, Dr. Lazar has successfully treated many patients of spinal and central nervous system conditions through a variety of surgical techniques.
Personal Interests
In his free time Dr. Lazar enjoys spending his free time with his wife, children and large extended family. He also enjoys all the outdoor activities the Northwest offers.
Education and Training
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UW - Dept. of NeurosurgeryResidency, 2005UW - Dept. of NeurosurgeryFellowship, 2005, Spine SurgeryUW - Dept. of NeurosurgeryResidency, 2003, Neurological SurgeryUW - Dept. of General SurgeryInternship, 1999, General SurgeryUniv. of Washington, School of MedicineMedical education, 1998
Board Certifications
- Neurological Surgery, 2012, American Board of Neurological Surgery