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James K. Lanz

James K. Lanz, MD

Pulmonology

Accepting New Patients
Online Booking
Video Visit
4.9 of 5 stars153 ratings, 35 reviews
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About 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

  1. UPMC Medical Thoracic Associates
    • 4448 Old William Penn Highway, UPMC Specialty Care Bldg, Suite 300, Murrysville, PA 15668
    • UPMC Medical Thoracic Associates
      • 3520 Route 130, Irwin, PA 15642
      • UPMC Medical Thoracic Associates
        • 400 Oxford Drive, Medical Thoracic Associates, Suite G-65, Monroeville, PA 15146

        Expertise

        Education

        University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

        Fellowship

        Duke University School of Medicine

        Residency

        University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

        Medical Education

        Board Certifications

        Critical Care Medicine

        American Board of Internal Medicine

        Internal Medicine

        American Board of Internal Medicine

        Pulmonary Disease

        American Board of Internal Medicine

        Insurance

        Please call the physician's office to verify insurance coverage.
        Search plans
        • 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 reviews

        The 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.

        Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
        Average provider Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
        Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
        Average provider Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
        Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment
        Average provider Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
        Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
        Average provider Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
        Care provider's efforts to include you in the decisions about your care
        Average provider Care provider's efforts to include you in the decisions about your care rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
        Search reviews
          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/20/2025

          The entire experience was outstanding

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/10/2025

          Dr Lanz is always the pulmonary Dr who I refer

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/6/2025

          I would happily recommend Dr. Lanz.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed on 1/23/2025

          Very good experience

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed on 12/23/2024

          Dr. Lanz always answers all my questions without making me feel rushed or stupid.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/9/2024

          Dr Lanz is best in class.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/11/2024

          Good rapport

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/11/2024

          Very good

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/7/2024

          Dr Lanz and his staff are very compassion

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/24/2024

          Always professional and good communication with Dr. Lanz.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/10/2024

          Dr. Lanz is thorough and engaging, extremely personable and comprehensive in his analysis.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/25/2024

          Dr. Lanz is very clear regarding my needs and health.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/21/2024

          Dr. Lantz was thorough and easy to talk to.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/4/2024

          Just sat there and explained thing in detail. Did not seem rushed. Nice personality

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/4/2024

          I already recommended my wife here and she got an appointment already

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/1/2024

          Lanz always attentive. Easy interaction. Friendly - no pomp.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/22/2024

          Communication was effective.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/18/2024

          I have nothing bad to say about the whole experience.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/4/2024

          Excellent.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/28/2023

          Dr. Lanz is a great physician who I have already recommended to other patients.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/14/2023

          Dr Lanz is first class. He is very thorough and makes sure I understand everything.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/27/2023

          Dr. Lanz provided an exceptional explanation of my chest scan results.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed on 10/12/2023

          Good

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/24/2023

          He was very tinformative. Explained the complete reort and didn't rush the appointment.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/24/2023

          Dr lanz went over and above and explained very well..love him

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed on 7/31/2023

          Lanz staff friendly - knowledgeable - take a personal interest

          4 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed on 5/18/2023

          Dr Lanz told me everything in a way of understanding

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/3/2023

          Great doctor