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Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD

Accepting New Patients

(235 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

Drexel University College of Medicine (1996)

Professional interests include: breast cancer screening, galactocele (milk-filled cyst), galactorrhea (nipple discharge), and more.

1221 Madison Street Floor 6
Seattle, WA 98104

(206) 215-3500

Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD is a general surgeon in Seattle, WA specializing in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). She graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 1996 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD is affiliated with Providence, Swedish Medical Center, Swedish Health Services and Swedish First Hill Campus.

Office Locations

1221 Madison Street Floor 6
Seattle, WA 98104

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Breast Biopsy

Breast biopsy is a procedure where a small sample of tissue is collected from the breast for testing. A physician may prescribe a breast biopsy for a variety of reasons, but they are most frequently prescribed for a lump found in the breast. Biopsy samples extracted are examined by pathologists in a laboratory setting and are tested to determine if they are cancerous or benign, or indicative of some other condition. Depending on the lab results, physicians may prescribe additional treatment. Other circumstances which may prompt a breast biopsy include:

Mammograms that detect other unusual features in the chest, such as a cyst or calcium deposit
Breast scans or ultrasounds that display abnormalities
Nipple changes, such as scaling, crusting, or bloody discharge

Breast biopsies are collected through several different procedures and the specific type of biopsy that a patient receives depends on the size, location, and features of a breast lump or irregularity. The three main methods of collecting a breast biopsy include:

Fine needle aspiration (FNA biopsy), where a thin needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting a small sample of tissue or liquid
Core needle biopsy (CNB biopsy), where a hollow needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting cylinders of tissue called "cores"
Open (surgical) biopsy, where a breast lump is removed through an incision in the breast

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core needle biopsy (CNB) are sometimes image-guided, where a mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI helps direct the physician performing the needle extraction.

Fine needle aspiration, the most common biopsy method, generally requires few patient preparations. It is recommended patients avoid using lotion, deodorant, and perfume prior to their biopsy procedure. FNA biopsy is performed with local anesthesia (topical numbing cream) and typically has a quick recovery, but patients may experience soreness for a few days. Core needle biopsy extracts slightly more tissue than an FNA biopsy.

Open (surgical) biopsy is more invasive and requires general anesthesia, where patients are put to sleep during the procedure. Patients must fast prior to the surgery. After the biopsy is performed, patients are monitored in a recovery room for a time before being discharged, when they will need someone else to provide transportation.

Although some may consider breast biopsy to be a simple procedure, it can catch critical issues - particularly breast cancer - that impact wellness. If a breast biopsy reveals an underlying condition like life-threatening cancer, patients can receive the diagnosis and medical treatment that is necessary for their long-term health.

Breast Reconstruction

Breast reconstruction is surgery to restore the appearance of the breast, usually after a mastectomy. The choice of how to proceed after the removal of a breast is a deeply personal one, with some women opting to wear a prosthetic form in a bra, and others choosing to embrace their new breastless form as a reminder of their strength and survival. Those options are perfectly acceptable, but many women feel most comfortable with their missing breast tissue surgically replaced. Breast reconstruction can be part of a patient's return to normal after experiencing breast cancer.

There are a few different methods used to create the round shape of the breast on the chest. A flap of fat, skin, and muscle can be taken from the side, abdomen or buttock and implanted on the chest to create a breast from the patient's own tissue. Alternatively, the skin over the chest may be gradually stretched to allow for the placement of an implant. Stretching of the skin is done using expanders, which are similar to breast implants, except they increase in size when saltwater solution is injected into them. Many women also choose to combine the flap procedure with implant placement to achieve their desired result. Once the new breast shape is formed, a nipple can be created and even tattooed to match the other side.

Reconstruction may be done in a single surgery or broken up into multiple procedures:

Immediate reconstruction rebuilds the breast right after mastectomy. This method is not recommended if additional chemotherapy or radiation is needed after surgery.
Delayed reconstruction occurs after chemotherapy or radiation has been given. These treatments may decrease the volume or alter the color of the reconstructed breast, so they should be completed before the breast is rebuilt. This type of reconstruction may happen weeks, months, or even years after mastectomy.
Staged reconstruction splits the reconstructive process into two parts. The first part inserts temporary expanders to stretch the skin and is done immediately after breast removal surgery. The second part replaces the expanders with implants after chemotherapy or radiation treatments have been given.

Breast reconstruction is not perfect. The two breasts may not always look exactly identical, although they will be close. There may be small scars, and a loss of sensation in the reconstructed breast. A reconstructed breast will not produce milk, so patients may have trouble breastfeeding. Still, reconstruction is a great option for women who want that part of their appearance back.

Mastectomy (Breast Removal Surgery)

Mastectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the breasts, most frequently associated with breast cancer treatment (for both male and female breast cancer patients). Breast cancer patients who receive a mastectomy typically have undergone other treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation, and less invasive breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy). If these treatments are unsuccessful, oncologists may eventually prescribe a mastectomy. Other conditions that may prompt a mastectomy include:

Two or more cancerous regions in the same breast
Inability to receive chemotherapy or radiation therapy
High likelihood of recurring breast cancer
Large tumor that is bigger than two inches across
Pregnancy that prohibits radiation therapy
Preexisting conditions like lupus or scleroderma

Notably, some patients may elect to undergo mastectomy without a breast cancer diagnosis. Preventative (prophylactic) mastectomy is performed on those with a high risk of breast cancer, such as having a family history of the disease or carrying the breast cancer BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. Preventative mastectomy substantially reduces one's chances of developing breast cancer in the future, but it cannot wholly prevent it.

Surgical oncologists perform several types of mastectomies, depending upon the severity of the breast cancer (including factors such as its location and spread), as well as the patients' own aesthetic and personal choices. The six main types of mastectomy include:

Total mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes an entire breast, including parts like the pectoral chest muscle, skin, and nipple.
Radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes the entire breast, underarm lymph nodes, pectoral chest muscles, and outer skin and nipple. One of the most invasive forms of mastectomy, radical mastectomy is infrequently performed.
Modified radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist completes a total mastectomy and also removes the underarm lymph nodes. This procedure is slightly less invasive than radical mastectomy.
Skin-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and nipple, but leaves most of breast skin. This method is used in conjunction with breast reconstruction, as implants can be added below the skin. Skin-sparing mastectomy often requires a treatment team with a surgical oncologist and a plastic surgeon experienced in breast procedures.
Nipple-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and leaves the nipple and most of the breast skin. This method is only available to patients in the early stages of breast cancer. Similar to skin-sparing mastectomy, this procedure is frequently performed with breast reconstruction.

Any of these procedures can be done on both breasts, in which case the procedure would be known as a double mastectomy. For example, a surgical oncologist might perform a total or nipple-sparing mastectomy on both breasts. Double mastectomies are often used as a preventive surgery for those who are at risk of developing breast cancer later on in life.

Patients have one or two days of hospital stay before returning home from their mastectomy procedures. Full recovery can take several months, but some patients find they are able to resume normal activity within one month of their mastectomy. Patients are advised to limit arm and chest movements whenever possible.

After surgery, patients must also adjust to changes in their appearance. While some patients choose to receive breast reconstruction, other patients may decide to wear prosthetic breasts or will simply embrace their new chest.

Mastectomies permit patients to conquer cancer and lead healthy, thriving lives as breast cancer survivors.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD in 2023

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Top 25%

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adjacent tissue transfer

In 2012, Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD performed more adjacent tissue transfer procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Washington.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD treated as a general surgeon in Seattle, WA during 2012 were breast procedures, cancer surgery and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	14
cancer surgery	14
doctor visit	182
excision	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	131

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	106
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD in 2013

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	62

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	74

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD in 2014

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	65

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD treated as a general surgeon in Seattle, WA during 2016 were excision, breast procedures, cancer surgery and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	17
cancer surgery	17
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	53
excision	33
lymph node procedures	16
open surgery	16

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	38
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD in 2016

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	63

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD treated as a general surgeon in Seattle, WA during 2017 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	25
cancer surgery	25
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	119
excision	41
lymph node procedures	33
open surgery	16

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD in 2017

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	65

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD treated as a general surgeon in Seattle, WA during 2018 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	17
cancer surgery	17
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	91
excision	28
lymph node procedures	22
open surgery	11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD in 2018

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	72

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD treated as a general surgeon in Seattle, WA during 2019 were breast procedures, cancer surgery and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	14
cancer surgery	14
doctor visit	16
excision	14

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	26

**Age**
From 65 to 74	12
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD in 2019

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD treated as a general surgeon in Seattle, WA during 2020 were excision, breast procedures, cancer surgery and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	16
cancer surgery	16
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	38
excision	27
lymph node procedures	11
open surgery	11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	40

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD in 2020

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD treated as a general surgeon in Seattle, WA during 2021 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	23
cancer surgery	23
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	95
excision	36
lymph node procedures	24
open surgery	13
plastic surgery procedures	13
reconstructive surgery	13
tissue transfer	13
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	58

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD in 2021

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD treated as a general surgeon in Seattle, WA during 2022 were excision, breast procedures, cancer surgery and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	43
cancer surgery	43
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	126
excision	60
lymph node procedures	34
open surgery	17
plastic surgery procedures	26
reconstructive surgery	26
tissue transfer	26
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	26

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	72
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD in 2022

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD treated as a general surgeon in Seattle, WA were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

breast procedures	21
cancer surgery	21
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	92
excision	31
lymph node procedures	23
open surgery	14
plastic surgery procedures	19
reconstructive surgery	19
tissue transfer	19
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	39

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	37
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	8
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	31

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD treated were cancer, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	7
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	57

Education & Training

Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 1996. She completed residency at Louisiana State University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) and has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine (1996)

Residency: Louisiana State University Affiliated Hospitals (2001)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery)

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Swedish Medical Center

Swedish Health Services

Swedish First Hill Campus

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Humana PPO, CIGNA PPO, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Interplan PPO, TriWest, TRICARE, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Medicaid, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), United Healthcare PPO, Providence, Humana HMO, First Health, Kaiser Permanente, Aetna Medicare PPO, Carelon PPO, Ambetter Cascade Select, Ambetter Cascade Care, Premera, Evernorth PPO, Seven Corners, First Choice PPO and Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna PPO

Humana PPO

CIGNA PPO

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

Interplan PPO

TriWest

TRICARE

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

United Healthcare Medicaid

OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)

United Healthcare PPO

Providence

Humana HMO

First Health

Kaiser Permanente

Aetna Medicare PPO

Carelon PPO

Ambetter Cascade Select

Ambetter Cascade Care

Premera

Evernorth PPO

Seven Corners

First Choice PPO

Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 235 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Seattle, WA.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-20

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Lazarus is so kind, considerate, and knowledgeable. She takes the time to know her patients medical history, review notes and know her patients personal history. I was so impressed with her. I knew ahead of time had read through my chart because she knew about my history-medical & personal. She also knew about my cancer diagnosis and the pathology. She took her time explaining and answering questions. I feel so calm and safe with her as my surgeon. I am grateful to have her in my team. I love that she actually cares and you can see/feel that she is sincere and truly cares about patients. She is wonderful!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-02-25

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Dr. Lazarus has provided exceptional care as I've been dealing with a cancer diagnosis requiring extensive testing, consultations and care coordination. She has gone above and beyond to communicate results quickly and thoroughly, and to review all of my treatment options. Her team has been incredible about getting me in for both routine and urgent/same day appointments. I really appreciated their willingness to process an external referral I requested and to coordinate that care seamlessly.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-12-12

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Dr, Lazarus is an excellent doctor. From the minute I met her, I felt comfortable and confident that she and her care team would provide the best possible care I always expect (and receive) from Swedish Providence. She explained everything I needed to know in advance of my surgery, step by step, which I appreciated. She listened and answer all my questions. And the follow-up from her care team was excellent too. I appreciate and am grateful for the outstanding care I receive from Swedish.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-12-22

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Dr. Lazarus has been a godsend. I struggle to find the words. She is a more than a skilled surgeon but the care she provides goes far beyond the procedures. Over the last five months, she has listened and then patiently and thoroughly answered probably hundreds of questions. Nobody can completely remove the fear and anxiety from certain health issues but Dr. Lazarus goes a long way with respectful, empathetic, and attentive care. The best doctor I have ever had.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-12-17

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Dr. Lazarus is truly responsive to any concerns I have related to my health and as a whole person with a life . I was also struck by the fact she had information easily available in her office regarding nerve functioning after a mastectomy . I have known numerous women who have struggled to have conversations about this with their provider . She is a truly compassionate and skilled doctor and I am so grateful she is mine .

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-01-22

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The Oncology team that I have has been nothing but wonderful. Every provider has taken the time and effort to make sure I understand the treatment plan and process of procedures to come. I have been made to feel that I am in the safest space to deal with this life changing disease and with people that will help see me through it all. I am grateful to have the providers that I have.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-02-16

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I met with Dr. Lazarus for a second opinion, and from the very beginning she explained my diagnosis and next steps in clear, detailed, and compassionate terms. By the time she asked if I had any questions, I realized she had already answered every single one just by thoroughly explaining everything. I knew in that moment that she was the surgeon I wanted and trusted.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-21

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Dr. Lazarus took immediate action regarding my swollen left leg by ordering an ultrasound as soon as possible. Promptly discussed results and treatment necessary by prescribing Eliquis and consulting my oncologist who was meeting with the next day. Feld my situation was handled and is being handled expeditiously. I am confident that the condition will be resolved.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-02-21

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I was very impressed with Dr Lazarus. She was very clear and explained what was happening really well and showed me my previous mammograms so I could understand the thinking behind her recommendation. Everyone in her office was very friendly and helpful and responsive which was such a relief since my diagnosis was stressful and emotional.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-04-17

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Dr. Lazarus is an exceptional medical provider. She's professional, knowledgeable, accessible and very generous with her time. I come with a list of questions and she makes the time to see that they're all answered before I depart. I would highly recommend her for breast cancer surgery.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Laura Lazarus, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Elucent Medical	$476 $476
GE Healthcare	$135 $135
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.	$108 IORT $108
iCAD, Inc	$104 Axxent Controller $104
Invuity, Inc.	$36 $36
Other	$55 Sertera $32	Abraxane $23

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$878
Entertainment	$36

Biography

Dr. Laura Lazarus works as a general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). After completing medical school at Drexel University College of Medicine, she performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with Louisiana State University. Her areas of expertise include the following: prosthetics, fine needle aspiration (FNA), and bloodless medicine/transfusion-free surgery. Dr. Lazarus is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by her patients. Dr. Lazarus appears to be in-network for HealthSmart, Coventry, and CIGNA Plans, in addition to other insurance carriers. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Providence and Swedish First Hill Campus. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact her office in Seattle, WA.