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Dr. Michael Lava received his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He completed his Pulmonary and Critical Care residencies at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia.
He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Dr. Lava is currently in practice at Wellstar Medical Group Pulmonary Medicine.
Specialties
Pulmonary Medicine
Critical Care Medicine
Education & Training
Emory University School of Medicine
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine - Pulm
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8
4.8
Based on 186 patient ratings
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
4.85
Listened to me carefully
4.81
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
4.81
Earned my trust
4.73
Shared the right amount of information
4.70
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Patient Reviews
4
I have seen Dr Lava only 3 times. I really don't know him well enough to give an accurate account of him at this time.
July 4, 2024
5
Very personable, good eye contact and explained things throughly and answered my questions.
July 4, 2024
5
Appreciate the calmness & kindness shown by staff. Dr Lava is thorough in his explanations but cautious about not jumping to conclusions until all testing is completed. He is willing to have input/testing from rheumatologist to narrow his search for treatment. He is trustworthy & positive about finding a solution. TOP DOC in our eyes!
June 30, 2024
5
Dr. Lava is excellent. The staff listens, helps, and is very friendly.
June 29, 2024
5
Liked the staff
July 6, 2024
5
Dr. Lava makes me comfortable and explains things easily to understand.
June 28, 2024
2
I feel that Dr. Lava was a very nice doctor. He just kind of seemed distracted between trying to talk to me and then also trying to enter notes. It just felt very choppy, the consultation that he gave me, and also it just didn't really feel very personal. It just kind of felt like, hey, here's some information. Do you have any questions? Bye. I don't really know. It's kind of hard to say how he could have maybe done it better, I guess, maybe showing more concern.
May 15, 2024
5
Staff was very polite and welcoming. Dr came in quickly, was sociable and made me feel very comfortable. He explained everything clearly to me .
May 13, 2024
5
Doctor takes time to discuss overall health care. Important as health care issues overlap.
May 9, 2024
5
Thanks to Dr. Lava and his staff for a great visit.
May 9, 2024
5
This was a very pleasant and positive visit.
May 9, 2024
5
Dr Lava takes his time, explains everything carefully and completely, and values the patient's participation in his/her healthcare.
May 9, 2024
5
I found Dr. Lava to be incredibly professional, knowledgeable, yet he has not lost being personable. And that I truly appreciated along with his ability to hear, to hear my concerns and to hear me as a person, not just a number sitting in front of him. I think that he is amazing and I pray God as young as he is that he does not lose that wonderful bedside manner. Thank you so much.
May 9, 2024
5
Liked Dr. Lava very much and appreciated his professionalism.
May 5, 2024
5
Every thing went well!
May 4, 2024
5
Dr. Lava is awesome.
May 3, 2024
5
Everyone was very helpful and friendly
May 1, 2024
5
Dr Lava and staff very patient, friendly and personable.
May 1, 2024
5
This office has the best people
April 7, 2024
5
Great Dr.
April 9, 2024
5
Very courteous staff
April 7, 2024
5
Doctor Lava was patient,listened well,answered all my questions and set up a plan to determine the cause of my breathing problems.
April 6, 2024
5
It is a great place and great people work there too. I am highly satisfied with their care.
April 5, 2024
5
Very good
March 8, 2024
5
Very professional and pleasant doctor
February 22, 2024
5
I felt very comfortable with my visit. The staff was very professional and they explained everything to me. Dr. Lava is an exceptional physician. I feel very comfortable with him. Thank you.
February 21, 2024
5
My first visit with Dr. Lava was excellent. I immediately connected to him and felt I was in good hands. He was thorough and listened intently.
February 20, 2024
5
The doc is on time,knowledgeable and friendly-he listens and understands what the issue is Great personality!!!
February 18, 2024
5
Great service from all staff members
February 17, 2024
5
This is a top notch practice from check in to check out, everyone is so friendly. Dr. Lava is wonderful. I feel he really cares about my health.
February 18, 2024
5
Very personable, good eye contact and explained things throughly and answered my questions.
July 4, 2024
5
Appreciate the calmness & kindness shown by staff. Dr Lava is thorough in his explanations but cautious about not jumping to conclusions until all testing is completed. He is willing to have input/testing from rheumatologist to narrow his search for treatment. He is trustworthy & positive about finding a solution. TOP DOC in our eyes!
June 30, 2024
5
Dr. Lava is excellent. The staff listens, helps, and is very friendly.
June 29, 2024
5
Liked the staff
July 6, 2024
5
Dr. Lava makes me comfortable and explains things easily to understand.
June 28, 2024
5
Staff was very polite and welcoming. Dr came in quickly, was sociable and made me feel very comfortable. He explained everything clearly to me .
May 13, 2024
5
Doctor takes time to discuss overall health care. Important as health care issues overlap.
May 9, 2024
5
Thanks to Dr. Lava and his staff for a great visit.
May 9, 2024
5
This was a very pleasant and positive visit.
May 9, 2024
5
Dr Lava takes his time, explains everything carefully and completely, and values the patient's participation in his/her healthcare.
May 9, 2024
5
I found Dr. Lava to be incredibly professional, knowledgeable, yet he has not lost being personable. And that I truly appreciated along with his ability to hear, to hear my concerns and to hear me as a person, not just a number sitting in front of him. I think that he is amazing and I pray God as young as he is that he does not lose that wonderful bedside manner. Thank you so much.
May 9, 2024
5
Liked Dr. Lava very much and appreciated his professionalism.
May 5, 2024
5
Every thing went well!
May 4, 2024
5
Dr. Lava is awesome.
May 3, 2024
5
Everyone was very helpful and friendly
May 1, 2024
5
Dr Lava and staff very patient, friendly and personable.
May 1, 2024
5
This office has the best people
April 7, 2024
5
Great Dr.
April 9, 2024
5
Very courteous staff
April 7, 2024
5
Doctor Lava was patient,listened well,answered all my questions and set up a plan to determine the cause of my breathing problems.
April 6, 2024
5
It is a great place and great people work there too. I am highly satisfied with their care.
April 5, 2024
5
Very good
March 8, 2024
5
Very professional and pleasant doctor
February 22, 2024
5
I felt very comfortable with my visit. The staff was very professional and they explained everything to me. Dr. Lava is an exceptional physician. I feel very comfortable with him. Thank you.
February 21, 2024
5
My first visit with Dr. Lava was excellent. I immediately connected to him and felt I was in good hands. He was thorough and listened intently.
February 20, 2024
5
The doc is on time,knowledgeable and friendly-he listens and understands what the issue is Great personality!!!
February 18, 2024
5
Great service from all staff members
February 17, 2024
5
This is a top notch practice from check in to check out, everyone is so friendly. Dr. Lava is wonderful. I feel he really cares about my health.
February 18, 2024
4
I have seen Dr Lava only 3 times. I really don't know him well enough to give an accurate account of him at this time.
July 4, 2024
2
I feel that Dr. Lava was a very nice doctor. He just kind of seemed distracted between trying to talk to me and then also trying to enter notes. It just felt very choppy, the consultation that he gave me, and also it just didn't really feel very personal. It just kind of felt like, hey, here's some information. Do you have any questions? Bye. I don't really know. It's kind of hard to say how he could have maybe done it better, I guess, maybe showing more concern.
May 15, 2024
2
I feel that Dr. Lava was a very nice doctor. He just kind of seemed distracted between trying to talk to me and then also trying to enter notes. It just felt very choppy, the consultation that he gave me, and also it just didn't really feel very personal. It just kind of felt like, hey, here's some information. Do you have any questions? Bye. I don't really know. It's kind of hard to say how he could have maybe done it better, I guess, maybe showing more concern.
May 15, 2024
4
I have seen Dr Lava only 3 times. I really don't know him well enough to give an accurate account of him at this time.
July 4, 2024
5
Very personable, good eye contact and explained things throughly and answered my questions.
July 4, 2024
5
Appreciate the calmness & kindness shown by staff. Dr Lava is thorough in his explanations but cautious about not jumping to conclusions until all testing is completed. He is willing to have input/testing from rheumatologist to narrow his search for treatment. He is trustworthy & positive about finding a solution. TOP DOC in our eyes!
June 30, 2024
5
Dr. Lava is excellent. The staff listens, helps, and is very friendly.
June 29, 2024
5
Liked the staff
July 6, 2024
5
Dr. Lava makes me comfortable and explains things easily to understand.
June 28, 2024
5
Staff was very polite and welcoming. Dr came in quickly, was sociable and made me feel very comfortable. He explained everything clearly to me .
May 13, 2024
5
Doctor takes time to discuss overall health care. Important as health care issues overlap.
May 9, 2024
5
Thanks to Dr. Lava and his staff for a great visit.
May 9, 2024
5
This was a very pleasant and positive visit.
May 9, 2024
5
Dr Lava takes his time, explains everything carefully and completely, and values the patient's participation in his/her healthcare.
May 9, 2024
5
I found Dr. Lava to be incredibly professional, knowledgeable, yet he has not lost being personable. And that I truly appreciated along with his ability to hear, to hear my concerns and to hear me as a person, not just a number sitting in front of him. I think that he is amazing and I pray God as young as he is that he does not lose that wonderful bedside manner. Thank you so much.
May 9, 2024
5
Liked Dr. Lava very much and appreciated his professionalism.
May 5, 2024
5
Every thing went well!
May 4, 2024
5
Dr. Lava is awesome.
May 3, 2024
5
Everyone was very helpful and friendly
May 1, 2024
5
Dr Lava and staff very patient, friendly and personable.
May 1, 2024
5
This office has the best people
April 7, 2024
5
Great Dr.
April 9, 2024
5
Very courteous staff
April 7, 2024
5
Doctor Lava was patient,listened well,answered all my questions and set up a plan to determine the cause of my breathing problems.
April 6, 2024
5
It is a great place and great people work there too. I am highly satisfied with their care.
April 5, 2024
5
Very good
March 8, 2024
5
Very professional and pleasant doctor
February 22, 2024
5
I felt very comfortable with my visit. The staff was very professional and they explained everything to me. Dr. Lava is an exceptional physician. I feel very comfortable with him. Thank you.
February 21, 2024
5
My first visit with Dr. Lava was excellent. I immediately connected to him and felt I was in good hands. He was thorough and listened intently.
February 20, 2024
5
The doc is on time,knowledgeable and friendly-he listens and understands what the issue is Great personality!!!
February 18, 2024
5
Great service from all staff members
February 17, 2024
5
This is a top notch practice from check in to check out, everyone is so friendly. Dr. Lava is wonderful. I feel he really cares about my health.
February 18, 2024
5
Liked the staff
July 6, 2024
4
I have seen Dr Lava only 3 times. I really don't know him well enough to give an accurate account of him at this time.
July 4, 2024
5
Very personable, good eye contact and explained things throughly and answered my questions.
July 4, 2024
5
Appreciate the calmness & kindness shown by staff. Dr Lava is thorough in his explanations but cautious about not jumping to conclusions until all testing is completed. He is willing to have input/testing from rheumatologist to narrow his search for treatment. He is trustworthy & positive about finding a solution. TOP DOC in our eyes!
June 30, 2024
5
Dr. Lava is excellent. The staff listens, helps, and is very friendly.
June 29, 2024
5
Dr. Lava makes me comfortable and explains things easily to understand.
June 28, 2024
2
I feel that Dr. Lava was a very nice doctor. He just kind of seemed distracted between trying to talk to me and then also trying to enter notes. It just felt very choppy, the consultation that he gave me, and also it just didn't really feel very personal. It just kind of felt like, hey, here's some information. Do you have any questions? Bye. I don't really know. It's kind of hard to say how he could have maybe done it better, I guess, maybe showing more concern.
May 15, 2024
5
Staff was very polite and welcoming. Dr came in quickly, was sociable and made me feel very comfortable. He explained everything clearly to me .
May 13, 2024
5
Doctor takes time to discuss overall health care. Important as health care issues overlap.
May 9, 2024
5
Thanks to Dr. Lava and his staff for a great visit.
May 9, 2024
5
This was a very pleasant and positive visit.
May 9, 2024
5
Dr Lava takes his time, explains everything carefully and completely, and values the patient's participation in his/her healthcare.
May 9, 2024
5
I found Dr. Lava to be incredibly professional, knowledgeable, yet he has not lost being personable. And that I truly appreciated along with his ability to hear, to hear my concerns and to hear me as a person, not just a number sitting in front of him. I think that he is amazing and I pray God as young as he is that he does not lose that wonderful bedside manner. Thank you so much.
May 9, 2024
5
Liked Dr. Lava very much and appreciated his professionalism.
May 5, 2024
5
Every thing went well!
May 4, 2024
5
Dr. Lava is awesome.
May 3, 2024
5
Everyone was very helpful and friendly
May 1, 2024
5
Dr Lava and staff very patient, friendly and personable.
May 1, 2024
5
Great Dr.
April 9, 2024
5
Very courteous staff
April 7, 2024
5
This office has the best people
April 7, 2024
5
Doctor Lava was patient,listened well,answered all my questions and set up a plan to determine the cause of my breathing problems.
April 6, 2024
5
It is a great place and great people work there too. I am highly satisfied with their care.
April 5, 2024
5
Very good
March 8, 2024
5
Very professional and pleasant doctor
February 22, 2024
5
I felt very comfortable with my visit. The staff was very professional and they explained everything to me. Dr. Lava is an exceptional physician. I feel very comfortable with him. Thank you.
February 21, 2024
5
My first visit with Dr. Lava was excellent. I immediately connected to him and felt I was in good hands. He was thorough and listened intently.
February 20, 2024
5
The doc is on time,knowledgeable and friendly-he listens and understands what the issue is Great personality!!!
February 18, 2024
5
This is a top notch practice from check in to check out, everyone is so friendly. Dr. Lava is wonderful. I feel he really cares about my health.
February 18, 2024
5
Great service from all staff members
February 17, 2024
5
Great service from all staff members
February 17, 2024
5
This is a top notch practice from check in to check out, everyone is so friendly. Dr. Lava is wonderful. I feel he really cares about my health.
February 18, 2024
5
The doc is on time,knowledgeable and friendly-he listens and understands what the issue is Great personality!!!
February 18, 2024
5
My first visit with Dr. Lava was excellent. I immediately connected to him and felt I was in good hands. He was thorough and listened intently.
February 20, 2024
5
I felt very comfortable with my visit. The staff was very professional and they explained everything to me. Dr. Lava is an exceptional physician. I feel very comfortable with him. Thank you.
February 21, 2024
5
Very professional and pleasant doctor
February 22, 2024
5
Very good
March 8, 2024
5
It is a great place and great people work there too. I am highly satisfied with their care.
April 5, 2024
5
Doctor Lava was patient,listened well,answered all my questions and set up a plan to determine the cause of my breathing problems.
April 6, 2024
5
This office has the best people
April 7, 2024
5
Very courteous staff
April 7, 2024
5
Great Dr.
April 9, 2024
5
Dr Lava and staff very patient, friendly and personable.
May 1, 2024
5
Everyone was very helpful and friendly
May 1, 2024
5
Dr. Lava is awesome.
May 3, 2024
5
Every thing went well!
May 4, 2024
5
Liked Dr. Lava very much and appreciated his professionalism.
May 5, 2024
5
I found Dr. Lava to be incredibly professional, knowledgeable, yet he has not lost being personable. And that I truly appreciated along with his ability to hear, to hear my concerns and to hear me as a person, not just a number sitting in front of him. I think that he is amazing and I pray God as young as he is that he does not lose that wonderful bedside manner. Thank you so much.
May 9, 2024
5
Dr Lava takes his time, explains everything carefully and completely, and values the patient's participation in his/her healthcare.
May 9, 2024
5
This was a very pleasant and positive visit.
May 9, 2024
5
Thanks to Dr. Lava and his staff for a great visit.
May 9, 2024
5
Doctor takes time to discuss overall health care. Important as health care issues overlap.
May 9, 2024
5
Staff was very polite and welcoming. Dr came in quickly, was sociable and made me feel very comfortable. He explained everything clearly to me .
May 13, 2024
2
I feel that Dr. Lava was a very nice doctor. He just kind of seemed distracted between trying to talk to me and then also trying to enter notes. It just felt very choppy, the consultation that he gave me, and also it just didn't really feel very personal. It just kind of felt like, hey, here's some information. Do you have any questions? Bye. I don't really know. It's kind of hard to say how he could have maybe done it better, I guess, maybe showing more concern.
May 15, 2024
5
Dr. Lava makes me comfortable and explains things easily to understand.
June 28, 2024
5
Dr. Lava is excellent. The staff listens, helps, and is very friendly.
June 29, 2024
5
Appreciate the calmness & kindness shown by staff. Dr Lava is thorough in his explanations but cautious about not jumping to conclusions until all testing is completed. He is willing to have input/testing from rheumatologist to narrow his search for treatment. He is trustworthy & positive about finding a solution. TOP DOC in our eyes!
June 30, 2024
5
Very personable, good eye contact and explained things throughly and answered my questions.
July 4, 2024
4
I have seen Dr Lava only 3 times. I really don't know him well enough to give an accurate account of him at this time.