
James K. Lanz, MD
Pulmonology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult
- Older Adult
Languages
- English
In-Network Plans
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MaleAbout James K. Lanz
James Lanz, MD, specializes in pulmonology and is certified in pulmonary disease, internal medicine, and critical care medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Shadyside and UPMC East. Dr. Lanz is affiliated with Medical Thoracic Associates. He completed his medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and residency at Duke University School of Medicine.
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Provider Type
Physician
Locations
- UPMC Medical Thoracic Associates
- 4448 Old William Penn Highway, UPMC Specialty Care Bldg, Suite 300, Murrysville, PA 15668
- phone: 412-663-5716
- UPMC Medical Thoracic Associates
- 3520 Route 130, Irwin, PA 15642
- phone: 412-663-5716
- UPMC Medical Thoracic Associates
- 400 Oxford Drive, Medical Thoracic Associates, Suite G-65, Monroeville, PA 15146
- phone: 412-663-5716
Expertise
Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
FellowshipDuke University School of Medicine
ResidencyUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Medical EducationBoard Certifications
Critical Care Medicine
American Board of Internal MedicineInternal Medicine
American Board of Internal MedicinePulmonary Disease
American Board of Internal MedicineInsurance
- UPMC for Life
- UPMC for You
- UPMC Health Plan
- Aetna
- Amerihealth Caritas
- Cigna
- Gateway
- Health America
- Health America / Advantra
- Highmark
- Humana
- Independent Health
- Medical Mutual of OH
- Medicare
- Non-PA Medical Assistance
- PA Health And Wellness
- PA Medical Assitance
- Palmetto
- Tricare
- Unison
- United Healthcare
- Veterans Choice
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
153 ratings, 35 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2025
The entire experience was outstanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/10/2025
Dr Lanz is always the pulmonary Dr who I refer
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2025
I would happily recommend Dr. Lanz.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2025
Both my pulmonary breathing test were fine with the attending person and my pulmonary doctor was fine never have problems with either one they explain everything that's going on and what's going to happen and how my treatments are going to go and whether I need more or not I am happy with all of them at this office
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2025
Very good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2025
Dr. Lanz is a compassionate physician. I feel that he has my health needs as his top priority!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2024
Dr. Lanz always answers all my questions without making me feel rushed or stupid.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2024
Dr Lanz is best in class.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2024
Good rapport
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2024
Dr Lanz and his staff are very compassion
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2024
Always professional and good communication with Dr. Lanz.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2024
Dr. Lanz is thorough and engaging, extremely personable and comprehensive in his analysis.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2024
Dr. Lanz is very clear regarding my needs and health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2024
Dr. Lantz was thorough and easy to talk to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2024
Just sat there and explained thing in detail. Did not seem rushed. Nice personality
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2024
I already recommended my wife here and she got an appointment already
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/1/2024
Lanz always attentive. Easy interaction. Friendly - no pomp.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2024
Communication was effective.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/18/2024
I have nothing bad to say about the whole experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/4/2024
Excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/28/2023
Dr. Lanz is a great physician who I have already recommended to other patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/14/2023
Dr Lanz is first class. He is very thorough and makes sure I understand everything.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2023
Dr. Lanz provided an exceptional explanation of my chest scan results.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/12/2023
Dr Lanz was very attentive.we discussed Cpap,nebulizer.and any issues I had. I leve the office feeling satisfied with my visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/12/2023
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/24/2023
He was very tinformative. Explained the complete reort and didn't rush the appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/24/2023
Dr lanz went over and above and explained very well..love him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/3/2023
Dr Lanz is great! I've been seeing him for almost 4 years now and I think he's the best pulmonary doctor I've seen in the last 6 years. Very happy with him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/3/2023
Dr. Lanz is a very caring and excellent physician. I' am a retired nurse anesthetist & I have worked with a lot of doctors, some good & some bad. Dr. Lanz is very good !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2023
Lanz staff friendly - knowledgeable - take a personal interest
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/13/2023
This provider needs more sensitivity training when it comes to hearing impaired patients. He started moving his mouth without any sound coming out as a joke. This can be unsettling and uncomfortable to joke like this with someone who has a hearing problem. I could tell that he was teasing me, but hearing aids can be turned off accidently which causes anxiety for a person with hearing loss . Hearing loss is not a joke, and it's not funny to treat it as such.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2023
Dr. Lanz is a wonderful physician. He has great bedside manner and makes the patient feel at ease. He answers all questions and addresses all concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/18/2023
Dr Lanz told me everything in a way of understanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2023
Great doctor