Michael Lava, MD
Specialties
Pulmonary Medicine
Critical Care Medicine
Education & Training
Doctor of Medicine
Michael Lava, MD
Pulmonologist with Wellstar since 2015.
Specialties
Pulmonary Medicine
Critical Care Medicine
Education & Training
Doctor of Medicine
Office Locations
Expertise
About Michael Lava, MD
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
Degree
- Doctor of Medicine
Residency
- Emory University School of Medicine
Fellowship
- 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 Medical Center
Languages spoken
- English
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8Based on 169 patient ratings
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Patient Reviews
4
Practice is very nice and convenient. We have seen Dr. Lava several times and have really warmed up to him. He listens and pays attention. Prior to him we were unsure about some physicians we had seen. All good now.
April 23, 2025
5
Dr. Lava and all of the staff are kind, caring, professional and showed compassion and genuine commitment to help me be as healthy as I possibly can be. Dr. Lava's encouragement of my positive lifestyle choices, and active listening about my health concerns is what makes him such an exceptional health care provider. We love Wellstar, too.
April 7, 2025
5
It was my first visit so Dr Lava needs more information and will see the ct scan disk .
March 29, 2025
5
Dr Lava is always attentive and helpful
March 3, 2025
5
Dr. Lava was very personable and took the time to listen to what I had to say.
March 2, 2025
5
I enjoyed meeting Dr. Lava and he answered all my questions.
March 2, 2025
5
Great experience overall. Fran(?) at checkin was very personable. The nurse (Jenni/Teri?) was excellent with getting vitals and general situation. Really enjoyed interaction with Dr Lava - he really took the time to listen and was very interactive in history and planning moving forward.
March 2, 2025
5
Such a nice experience with Dr. Lava and the staff. Dr. Lava explains things so well and is a great listener. The nurse and front desk personnel were wonderful too. I would highly recommend Dr. Lava.
March 1, 2025
5
Dr. Lava was very pleasant. I am very confident that he will help me get my asthma symptoms under control.
February 15, 2025
5
Dr. Lava listened and showed concern to help identify the root of my cough.
February 13, 2025
5
Dr. Lava is incredible! His staff are great too!
February 12, 2025
5
Always leave satisfied with the treatment.
February 8, 2025
5
Very nice people
February 8, 2025
5
i really did not want to go to hospital glad i listen doc
January 14, 2025
5
Great visit, thanks!
January 11, 2025
5
Staff is always very courteous. Dr Lava is a great doctor
January 9, 2025
5
Dr Lava and his staff are excellent, in and out no waiting.
December 22, 2024
5
Dr. Lava explained what needed explaining, was attentive, and answered all my questions.
December 20, 2024
2
My ideas about what I visited Dr. Lava. I didn't have hardly any attention with the tech and the ladies in the front office. It was just, they were just, I guess, busy. I don't know. With Dr. Lava, I've been going for years and years. I've had this horrible cough, and he tells me there's nothing I can do. It's streptococcus group B colonization in both lungs, and I'm so tired. I'm tired of coughing. I asked him, surely there's something, some kind of treatment. Nope, no, no. Okay. I also have aspirations, and I asked him would my, would surgery help with pulling my trachea back up? No, won't help. Would you be, do you think it's a good idea for me to have a collapsed trachea? Doesn't matter.
December 18, 2024
3
A waste of my time and money
December 13, 2024
5
Dr opinion on receiving additional COVID shots does not match recently uncovering information about its dangers. Investigations have uncovered thousands of people who have died as a result. Much information has been withheld or covered up from the public.
November 18, 2024
5
Dr Lava, Always gives options and listens to my concerns and needs. He is willing to try and change treatments when needed.
November 16, 2024
5
Always a pleasant experience to see the doctor.
November 16, 2024
5
Dr. Lava is the best and had saved my life many times!
November 13, 2024
5
Dr Lava and staff are great!
November 13, 2024
5
The doctor is excellent and I trust him 100%.
October 30, 2024
5
I really enjoyed him. He's very thorough and he's a personable and I enjoyed being there. Thank you.
October 30, 2024
5
Friendly and professional. Staff seemed to like each other and enjoyed working together always a good sign of quality care
October 27, 2024
5
Very pleasant experience. Staff was friendly and caring. Dr Lava was excellent! I'm very glad to have found him.
October 27, 2024
5
Dr. Lava and staff are excellent. He takes all the time you need to discuss your medical needs.
October 23, 2024
5
Dr. Lava and all of the staff are kind, caring, professional and showed compassion and genuine commitment to help me be as healthy as I possibly can be. Dr. Lava's encouragement of my positive lifestyle choices, and active listening about my health concerns is what makes him such an exceptional health care provider. We love Wellstar, too.
April 7, 2025
5
It was my first visit so Dr Lava needs more information and will see the ct scan disk .
March 29, 2025
5
Dr Lava is always attentive and helpful
March 3, 2025
5
Dr. Lava was very personable and took the time to listen to what I had to say.
March 2, 2025
5
I enjoyed meeting Dr. Lava and he answered all my questions.
March 2, 2025
5
Great experience overall. Fran(?) at checkin was very personable. The nurse (Jenni/Teri?) was excellent with getting vitals and general situation. Really enjoyed interaction with Dr Lava - he really took the time to listen and was very interactive in history and planning moving forward.
March 2, 2025
5
Such a nice experience with Dr. Lava and the staff. Dr. Lava explains things so well and is a great listener. The nurse and front desk personnel were wonderful too. I would highly recommend Dr. Lava.
March 1, 2025
5
Dr. Lava was very pleasant. I am very confident that he will help me get my asthma symptoms under control.
February 15, 2025
5
Dr. Lava listened and showed concern to help identify the root of my cough.
February 13, 2025
5
Dr. Lava is incredible! His staff are great too!
February 12, 2025
5
Always leave satisfied with the treatment.
February 8, 2025
5
Very nice people
February 8, 2025
5
i really did not want to go to hospital glad i listen doc
January 14, 2025
5
Great visit, thanks!
January 11, 2025
5
Staff is always very courteous. Dr Lava is a great doctor
January 9, 2025
5
Dr Lava and his staff are excellent, in and out no waiting.
December 22, 2024
5
Dr. Lava explained what needed explaining, was attentive, and answered all my questions.
December 20, 2024
5
Dr opinion on receiving additional COVID shots does not match recently uncovering information about its dangers. Investigations have uncovered thousands of people who have died as a result. Much information has been withheld or covered up from the public.
November 18, 2024
5
Dr Lava, Always gives options and listens to my concerns and needs. He is willing to try and change treatments when needed.
November 16, 2024
5
Always a pleasant experience to see the doctor.
November 16, 2024
5
Dr. Lava is the best and had saved my life many times!
November 13, 2024
5
Dr Lava and staff are great!
November 13, 2024
5
The doctor is excellent and I trust him 100%.
October 30, 2024
5
I really enjoyed him. He's very thorough and he's a personable and I enjoyed being there. Thank you.
October 30, 2024
5
Friendly and professional. Staff seemed to like each other and enjoyed working together always a good sign of quality care
October 27, 2024
5
Very pleasant experience. Staff was friendly and caring. Dr Lava was excellent! I'm very glad to have found him.
October 27, 2024
5
Dr. Lava and staff are excellent. He takes all the time you need to discuss your medical needs.
October 23, 2024
4
Practice is very nice and convenient. We have seen Dr. Lava several times and have really warmed up to him. He listens and pays attention. Prior to him we were unsure about some physicians we had seen. All good now.
April 23, 2025
3
A waste of my time and money
December 13, 2024
2
My ideas about what I visited Dr. Lava. I didn't have hardly any attention with the tech and the ladies in the front office. It was just, they were just, I guess, busy. I don't know. With Dr. Lava, I've been going for years and years. I've had this horrible cough, and he tells me there's nothing I can do. It's streptococcus group B colonization in both lungs, and I'm so tired. I'm tired of coughing. I asked him, surely there's something, some kind of treatment. Nope, no, no. Okay. I also have aspirations, and I asked him would my, would surgery help with pulling my trachea back up? No, won't help. Would you be, do you think it's a good idea for me to have a collapsed trachea? Doesn't matter.
December 18, 2024
2
My ideas about what I visited Dr. Lava. I didn't have hardly any attention with the tech and the ladies in the front office. It was just, they were just, I guess, busy. I don't know. With Dr. Lava, I've been going for years and years. I've had this horrible cough, and he tells me there's nothing I can do. It's streptococcus group B colonization in both lungs, and I'm so tired. I'm tired of coughing. I asked him, surely there's something, some kind of treatment. Nope, no, no. Okay. I also have aspirations, and I asked him would my, would surgery help with pulling my trachea back up? No, won't help. Would you be, do you think it's a good idea for me to have a collapsed trachea? Doesn't matter.
December 18, 2024
3
A waste of my time and money
December 13, 2024
4
Practice is very nice and convenient. We have seen Dr. Lava several times and have really warmed up to him. He listens and pays attention. Prior to him we were unsure about some physicians we had seen. All good now.
April 23, 2025
5
Dr. Lava and all of the staff are kind, caring, professional and showed compassion and genuine commitment to help me be as healthy as I possibly can be. Dr. Lava's encouragement of my positive lifestyle choices, and active listening about my health concerns is what makes him such an exceptional health care provider. We love Wellstar, too.
April 7, 2025
5
It was my first visit so Dr Lava needs more information and will see the ct scan disk .
March 29, 2025
5
Dr Lava is always attentive and helpful
March 3, 2025
5
Dr. Lava was very personable and took the time to listen to what I had to say.
March 2, 2025
5
I enjoyed meeting Dr. Lava and he answered all my questions.
March 2, 2025
5
Great experience overall. Fran(?) at checkin was very personable. The nurse (Jenni/Teri?) was excellent with getting vitals and general situation. Really enjoyed interaction with Dr Lava - he really took the time to listen and was very interactive in history and planning moving forward.
March 2, 2025
5
Such a nice experience with Dr. Lava and the staff. Dr. Lava explains things so well and is a great listener. The nurse and front desk personnel were wonderful too. I would highly recommend Dr. Lava.
March 1, 2025
5
Dr. Lava was very pleasant. I am very confident that he will help me get my asthma symptoms under control.
February 15, 2025
5
Dr. Lava listened and showed concern to help identify the root of my cough.
February 13, 2025
5
Dr. Lava is incredible! His staff are great too!
February 12, 2025
5
Always leave satisfied with the treatment.
February 8, 2025
5
Very nice people
February 8, 2025
5
i really did not want to go to hospital glad i listen doc
January 14, 2025
5
Great visit, thanks!
January 11, 2025
5
Staff is always very courteous. Dr Lava is a great doctor
January 9, 2025
5
Dr Lava and his staff are excellent, in and out no waiting.
December 22, 2024
5
Dr. Lava explained what needed explaining, was attentive, and answered all my questions.
December 20, 2024
5
Dr opinion on receiving additional COVID shots does not match recently uncovering information about its dangers. Investigations have uncovered thousands of people who have died as a result. Much information has been withheld or covered up from the public.
November 18, 2024
5
Dr Lava, Always gives options and listens to my concerns and needs. He is willing to try and change treatments when needed.
November 16, 2024
5
Always a pleasant experience to see the doctor.
November 16, 2024
5
Dr. Lava is the best and had saved my life many times!
November 13, 2024
5
Dr Lava and staff are great!
November 13, 2024
5
The doctor is excellent and I trust him 100%.
October 30, 2024
5
I really enjoyed him. He's very thorough and he's a personable and I enjoyed being there. Thank you.
October 30, 2024
5
Friendly and professional. Staff seemed to like each other and enjoyed working together always a good sign of quality care
October 27, 2024
5
Very pleasant experience. Staff was friendly and caring. Dr Lava was excellent! I'm very glad to have found him.
October 27, 2024
5
Dr. Lava and staff are excellent. He takes all the time you need to discuss your medical needs.
October 23, 2024
4
Practice is very nice and convenient. We have seen Dr. Lava several times and have really warmed up to him. He listens and pays attention. Prior to him we were unsure about some physicians we had seen. All good now.
April 23, 2025
5
Dr. Lava and all of the staff are kind, caring, professional and showed compassion and genuine commitment to help me be as healthy as I possibly can be. Dr. Lava's encouragement of my positive lifestyle choices, and active listening about my health concerns is what makes him such an exceptional health care provider. We love Wellstar, too.
April 7, 2025
5
It was my first visit so Dr Lava needs more information and will see the ct scan disk .
March 29, 2025
5
Dr Lava is always attentive and helpful
March 3, 2025
5
Dr. Lava was very personable and took the time to listen to what I had to say.
March 2, 2025
5
Great experience overall. Fran(?) at checkin was very personable. The nurse (Jenni/Teri?) was excellent with getting vitals and general situation. Really enjoyed interaction with Dr Lava - he really took the time to listen and was very interactive in history and planning moving forward.
March 2, 2025
5
I enjoyed meeting Dr. Lava and he answered all my questions.
March 2, 2025
5
Such a nice experience with Dr. Lava and the staff. Dr. Lava explains things so well and is a great listener. The nurse and front desk personnel were wonderful too. I would highly recommend Dr. Lava.
March 1, 2025
5
Dr. Lava was very pleasant. I am very confident that he will help me get my asthma symptoms under control.
February 15, 2025
5
Dr. Lava listened and showed concern to help identify the root of my cough.
February 13, 2025
5
Dr. Lava is incredible! His staff are great too!
February 12, 2025
5
Very nice people
February 8, 2025
5
Always leave satisfied with the treatment.
February 8, 2025
5
i really did not want to go to hospital glad i listen doc
January 14, 2025
5
Great visit, thanks!
January 11, 2025
5
Staff is always very courteous. Dr Lava is a great doctor
January 9, 2025
5
Dr Lava and his staff are excellent, in and out no waiting.
December 22, 2024
5
Dr. Lava explained what needed explaining, was attentive, and answered all my questions.
December 20, 2024
2
My ideas about what I visited Dr. Lava. I didn't have hardly any attention with the tech and the ladies in the front office. It was just, they were just, I guess, busy. I don't know. With Dr. Lava, I've been going for years and years. I've had this horrible cough, and he tells me there's nothing I can do. It's streptococcus group B colonization in both lungs, and I'm so tired. I'm tired of coughing. I asked him, surely there's something, some kind of treatment. Nope, no, no. Okay. I also have aspirations, and I asked him would my, would surgery help with pulling my trachea back up? No, won't help. Would you be, do you think it's a good idea for me to have a collapsed trachea? Doesn't matter.
December 18, 2024
3
A waste of my time and money
December 13, 2024
5
Dr opinion on receiving additional COVID shots does not match recently uncovering information about its dangers. Investigations have uncovered thousands of people who have died as a result. Much information has been withheld or covered up from the public.
November 18, 2024
5
Dr Lava, Always gives options and listens to my concerns and needs. He is willing to try and change treatments when needed.
November 16, 2024
5
Always a pleasant experience to see the doctor.
November 16, 2024
5
Dr. Lava is the best and had saved my life many times!
November 13, 2024
5
Dr Lava and staff are great!
November 13, 2024
5
The doctor is excellent and I trust him 100%.
October 30, 2024
5
I really enjoyed him. He's very thorough and he's a personable and I enjoyed being there. Thank you.
October 30, 2024
5
Very pleasant experience. Staff was friendly and caring. Dr Lava was excellent! I'm very glad to have found him.
October 27, 2024
5
Friendly and professional. Staff seemed to like each other and enjoyed working together always a good sign of quality care
October 27, 2024
5
Dr. Lava and staff are excellent. He takes all the time you need to discuss your medical needs.
October 23, 2024
5
Dr. Lava and staff are excellent. He takes all the time you need to discuss your medical needs.
October 23, 2024
5
Friendly and professional. Staff seemed to like each other and enjoyed working together always a good sign of quality care
October 27, 2024
5
Very pleasant experience. Staff was friendly and caring. Dr Lava was excellent! I'm very glad to have found him.
October 27, 2024
5
I really enjoyed him. He's very thorough and he's a personable and I enjoyed being there. Thank you.
October 30, 2024
5
The doctor is excellent and I trust him 100%.
October 30, 2024
5
Dr Lava and staff are great!
November 13, 2024
5
Dr. Lava is the best and had saved my life many times!
November 13, 2024
5
Always a pleasant experience to see the doctor.
November 16, 2024
5
Dr Lava, Always gives options and listens to my concerns and needs. He is willing to try and change treatments when needed.
November 16, 2024
5
Dr opinion on receiving additional COVID shots does not match recently uncovering information about its dangers. Investigations have uncovered thousands of people who have died as a result. Much information has been withheld or covered up from the public.
November 18, 2024
3
A waste of my time and money
December 13, 2024
2
My ideas about what I visited Dr. Lava. I didn't have hardly any attention with the tech and the ladies in the front office. It was just, they were just, I guess, busy. I don't know. With Dr. Lava, I've been going for years and years. I've had this horrible cough, and he tells me there's nothing I can do. It's streptococcus group B colonization in both lungs, and I'm so tired. I'm tired of coughing. I asked him, surely there's something, some kind of treatment. Nope, no, no. Okay. I also have aspirations, and I asked him would my, would surgery help with pulling my trachea back up? No, won't help. Would you be, do you think it's a good idea for me to have a collapsed trachea? Doesn't matter.
December 18, 2024
5
Dr. Lava explained what needed explaining, was attentive, and answered all my questions.
December 20, 2024
5
Dr Lava and his staff are excellent, in and out no waiting.
December 22, 2024
5
Staff is always very courteous. Dr Lava is a great doctor
January 9, 2025
5
Great visit, thanks!
January 11, 2025
5
i really did not want to go to hospital glad i listen doc
January 14, 2025
5
Always leave satisfied with the treatment.
February 8, 2025
5
Very nice people
February 8, 2025
5
Dr. Lava is incredible! His staff are great too!
February 12, 2025
5
Dr. Lava listened and showed concern to help identify the root of my cough.
February 13, 2025
5
Dr. Lava was very pleasant. I am very confident that he will help me get my asthma symptoms under control.
February 15, 2025
5
Such a nice experience with Dr. Lava and the staff. Dr. Lava explains things so well and is a great listener. The nurse and front desk personnel were wonderful too. I would highly recommend Dr. Lava.
March 1, 2025
5
I enjoyed meeting Dr. Lava and he answered all my questions.
March 2, 2025
5
Great experience overall. Fran(?) at checkin was very personable. The nurse (Jenni/Teri?) was excellent with getting vitals and general situation. Really enjoyed interaction with Dr Lava - he really took the time to listen and was very interactive in history and planning moving forward.
March 2, 2025
5
Dr. Lava was very personable and took the time to listen to what I had to say.
March 2, 2025
5
Dr Lava is always attentive and helpful
March 3, 2025
5
It was my first visit so Dr Lava needs more information and will see the ct scan disk .
March 29, 2025
5
Dr. Lava and all of the staff are kind, caring, professional and showed compassion and genuine commitment to help me be as healthy as I possibly can be. Dr. Lava's encouragement of my positive lifestyle choices, and active listening about my health concerns is what makes him such an exceptional health care provider. We love Wellstar, too.
April 7, 2025
4
Practice is very nice and convenient. We have seen Dr. Lava several times and have really warmed up to him. He listens and pays attention. Prior to him we were unsure about some physicians we had seen. All good now.
April 23, 2025
Michael Lava, MD
Pulmonologist with Wellstar since 2015
Rating
4.8
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Specialties
Pulmonary Medicine
, Critical Care Medicine
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Medical School
Emory University School of Medicine
Residency
Emory University School of Medicine
Fellowship
Emory University School of Medicine
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine - Pulm
Spoken Languages
English
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital Wellstar Cobb Hospital Wellstar Kennestone Hospital Wellstar Douglas Hospital Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
Office Locations
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www.wellstar.org/physicians/michael-lava-md
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