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Dr. Lana Schumacher, MD

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(Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Thoracic Surgery

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine

Professional interests include: cancer, thoracic cancer, lung nodule, and more.

295 Varnum Avenue
Lowell, MA 01854

(617) 636-5000

Dr. Lana Schumacher, MD is a thoracic surgeon in Lowell, MA specializing in thoracic surgery. She graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. Dr. Lana Schumacher, MD is affiliated with Tufts Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital and MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC.

Office Locations

Address:

295 Varnum Avenue
Lowell, MA 01854

Address:

860 Washington Street South Building 4th Floor
Boston, MA 02111

Some issues Dr. Lana Schumacher, MD can help you with:

Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)

Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition where the sweat glands become overactive, leading to excessive sweating. It can occur in just one area, such as the armpits, feet, or hands; or it can be general sweating over the entire body. Hyperhidrosis can happen to people of all ages and genders. It is estimated that the condition affects as many as 3% of all people, but many are never diagnosed because they are too embarrassed to talk about their symptoms with their doctor.

When excessive sweating is the main complaint and is not related to any other condition, it is called primary hyperhidrosis. There is no known cause, but it does tend to run in families. Secondary hyperhidrosis is sweating that is caused by another medical condition, such as anxiety, cancer, hyperthyroidism, or menopause. Sometimes treating the underlying condition can improve this type of sweating.

There are tests doctors can use to diagnose hyperhidrosis. One involves simply soaking up the perspiration with paper and then weighing the paper to measure how much extra sweat is being produced. Another test, called the starch-iodine test, involves covering the body with powder. This powder turns blue in any areas where sweat is produced.

Treatment depends on the severity of the hyperhidrosis and the areas affected. Some options are:

Prescription antiperspirants, which contain aluminum chloride and work by plugging the sweat ducts. This signals the sweat glands to decrease sweat production. They work for moderate cases of hyperhidrosis and are relatively affordable.
Lontophoresis, a procedure that uses small amounts of electricity and a tray of tap water to decrease production of sweat glands in the hands or feet.
Botox, which can be injected into the nerves that control sweat glands in the underarms.
Sympathectomy, a surgery for severe cases that can be performed to cut the nerves that stimulate sweat production. Sympathectomy is most effective for hyperhidrosis of the hands. It may cause new symptoms of sweating elsewhere on the body.
Surgery to remove sweat glands, most often in the underarms.

Hyperhidrosis is a serious medical condition that causes both physical and emotional distress. Treatments are available, and support groups exist to help patients cope.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

In The News

“This can be a life-saving opportunity, said Lana Schumacher, a thoracic surgical oncologist and co-director at the Esophageal and Thoracic Institute at Allegheny Health Network.”—"Test may detect lung cancer at earliest stages", WCPO Cincinnati, September 2014

“This can be a life-saving opportunity, according to Lana Schumacher, a thoracic surgical oncologist and co-director at the Esophageal and Thoracic Institute at Allegheny Health Network.”—"Screening may detect lung cancer at its earliest stages", Bangor Daily News, September 2014

doctor visit	72
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	7

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	109
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	16
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	60
Diabetes	35
Dementia	13
Cancer	51

doctor visit	71

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	49

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	55
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	44

doctor visit	105

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	32
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	56

doctor visit	27
hospital care	60
inpatient care	60

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	49
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	44

dissection	14
excision	14
lymph node procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	9
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	11

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	31

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	56
Diabetes	39
Dementia	16
Cancer	45

dissection	18
doctor visit	6
excision	18
lobectomy	10
lymph node procedures	18
minimally invasive procedures	24
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	26

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	36

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	60
Diabetes	44
Dementia	14
Cancer	50

doctor visit	24

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	35

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	54

bronchoscopy	26
dissection	35
doctor visit	86
excision	35
lobectomy	18
lymph node procedures	35
minimally invasive procedures	95
pulmonary testing	19
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	70

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	110
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	19
Dementia	15
Cancer	56

bronchoscopy	16
dissection	60
doctor visit	324
excision	60
gastrointestinal procedures	27
lobectomy	15
lymph node procedures	60
minimally invasive procedures	155
pulmonary testing	13
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	111

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lana Schumacher, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lana Schumacher, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Lowell, MA were minimally invasive procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

bronchoscopy	21
dissection	31
doctor visit	93
excision	31
gastrointestinal procedures	27
hospital care	60
inpatient care	60
lobectomy	14
lymph node procedures	31
minimally invasive procedures	73
pulmonary testing	16
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	47

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lana Schumacher, MD.

**Gender**
Female	47
Male	48

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	56
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	4
75 to 84	26
Less than 65	6
65 to 74	43

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lana Schumacher, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lana Schumacher, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and cancer.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Cancer	40
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Lana Schumacher, MD graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. She has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lana Schumacher, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Tufts Medicine

Massachusetts General Hospital

MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$197,428 Da Vinci Surgical System $176,453	DA VINCI SP $20,225	DAVINCI XI $750
Pinnacle Biologics, Inc	$7,117 Photofrin $7,117
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$3,801 IMFINZI $2,685	TAGRISSO $1,116
Olympus America Inc.	$1,845 SPiN Thoracic Navigation System, 120V, 60Hz $1,845
Veran Medical Technologies, Inc.	$1,697 SPiN Thoracic Navigation System, 120V, 60Hz $1,600	Spin $97
Other	$6,416 Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System $754	Endo Stapling $588	ReliaTack $460	ECHELON FLEX Stapler $147	SURGICAL $133	Other $4,334

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$122,375
Education	$56,766
Travel and Lodging	$17,884
Food and Beverage	$11,463
Consulting Fee	$8,588
Other	$1,227

Research Payments

Dr. Lana Schumacher, MD has received 23 research payments totaling $153,122.

Biography

Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal is a physician who specializes in thoracic surgery. Dr. Schumacher-Beal is affiliated with Tufts Medicine and Massachusetts General Hospital. She graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine.

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