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
- American Board of Internal Medicine Critical Care
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 128 patient ratings
- I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
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- I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
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- Listened to me carefully
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- Earned my trust
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- Shared the right amount of information
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Patient Reviews
5
Great practice. Dr. Lava is very patient oriented and take all time patients need for their care. Support staff office and sure Re excellent.
April 19, 2026
5
I have been visiting Wellstar Pulmonary for several years now and have always had a positive experience. I can't say enough about the front desk staff other than they treat me very well. Dr. Lava has been a great communicator with me even when I've been a bit "salty". He's answered my questions, given me professional advice and kept me on course even when I was on the fence. Thank you very much!
April 17, 2026
5
Would rather face-to-face but due to surgery unable to drive. This permitted me to receive care ask questions etc
April 17, 2026
5
One of the employees took the time to find an answer to my question. I truly appreciate it'
April 16, 2026
5
This practice, the staff from the receptionist onto the checkout, these people are top-notch. They make me feel like I matter and I highly, highly enjoy going to visit when I need to. And just a really, really good practice. Thank you.
March 20, 2026
5
No wait . Doctor was through and helpful.
March 18, 2026
5
Dr. Lava is a great doctor. Front desk staff and nurses were wonderful.
February 27, 2026
5
Office clean and staff knowledgeable
February 26, 2026
5
He has been my Dr. since 10/2017. I plan on keeping him.
February 1, 2026
5
Always a pleasant, personal and professional experience.
January 10, 2026
5
The office staff was pleasant and very helpful. The doctor is always friendly and remembers both my wife and me and ask where we have been and where we are planning to go next.
January 5, 2026
5
Dr Lava ,his nurses and front desk and rear desk attendants are great. Love and respect them all
November 17, 2025
5
Dr. Lava is a caring compassionate man who makes you really feel like he cares. Thank you Dr. Lava.
November 5, 2025
5
I've always had a great experience here. The staff is always pleasant and Dr Lava never rushes the appointment. He explains things well and answers all questions carefully and completely.
November 5, 2025
5
Dr. Lava is so easy to talk to and he explains everything so well. Everyone in this office is so nice and I really appreciate DrLava and staff! Thank you!
October 11, 2025
4
Office staff is so pleasant. Appointments always on time. Office very clean. Dr. Lava is great. Over the past year have gotten very comfortable with him.
October 10, 2025
3
I was early to my appt and had to wait for 45 min after the appt time before I saw the provider
September 14, 2025
5
Everyone was terrific!
September 13, 2025
4
The doctor seemed to rush to me for the whole meeting. I was still trying to explain some things and he was on the way out the door.
August 17, 2025
5
Dr. Lava and staff created a relaxed and supportive environment where I was able to discuss a number of my concerns. My questions were answered in an easygoing vernacular. It was a positive experience.
August 15, 2025
5
Convenient location and positive experience all-around
August 13, 2025
5
All of the staff is super nice and helpful.
July 20, 2025
5
Dr Lava is so nice and thorough. He has helped me to get my asthma under control. All of the nurses and front desk people are really sweet too. Highly recommend.
July 19, 2025
5
Good and pleasant.
July 17, 2025
5
Good visit
June 18, 2025
4
My appt with Dr Lava and his staff was great.
June 3, 2025
5
The doctors and nurses care and listen.
May 31, 2025
5
Kind, knowledgable, punctual and all good listeners
May 25, 2025
5
Dr. Lava and staff are exceptional. Superb customer care.
May 24, 2025
5
Great practice. Dr. Lava is very patient oriented and take all time patients need for their care. Support staff office and sure Re excellent.
April 19, 2026
5
I have been visiting Wellstar Pulmonary for several years now and have always had a positive experience. I can't say enough about the front desk staff other than they treat me very well. Dr. Lava has been a great communicator with me even when I've been a bit "salty". He's answered my questions, given me professional advice and kept me on course even when I was on the fence. Thank you very much!
April 17, 2026
5
Would rather face-to-face but due to surgery unable to drive. This permitted me to receive care ask questions etc
April 17, 2026
5
One of the employees took the time to find an answer to my question. I truly appreciate it'
April 16, 2026
5
This practice, the staff from the receptionist onto the checkout, these people are top-notch. They make me feel like I matter and I highly, highly enjoy going to visit when I need to. And just a really, really good practice. Thank you.
March 20, 2026
5
No wait . Doctor was through and helpful.
March 18, 2026
5
Dr. Lava is a great doctor. Front desk staff and nurses were wonderful.
February 27, 2026
5
Office clean and staff knowledgeable
February 26, 2026
5
He has been my Dr. since 10/2017. I plan on keeping him.
February 1, 2026
5
Always a pleasant, personal and professional experience.
January 10, 2026
5
The office staff was pleasant and very helpful. The doctor is always friendly and remembers both my wife and me and ask where we have been and where we are planning to go next.
January 5, 2026
5
Dr Lava ,his nurses and front desk and rear desk attendants are great. Love and respect them all
November 17, 2025
5
Dr. Lava is a caring compassionate man who makes you really feel like he cares. Thank you Dr. Lava.
November 5, 2025
5
I've always had a great experience here. The staff is always pleasant and Dr Lava never rushes the appointment. He explains things well and answers all questions carefully and completely.
November 5, 2025
5
Dr. Lava is so easy to talk to and he explains everything so well. Everyone in this office is so nice and I really appreciate DrLava and staff! Thank you!
October 11, 2025
5
Everyone was terrific!
September 13, 2025
5
Dr. Lava and staff created a relaxed and supportive environment where I was able to discuss a number of my concerns. My questions were answered in an easygoing vernacular. It was a positive experience.
August 15, 2025
5
Convenient location and positive experience all-around
August 13, 2025
5
All of the staff is super nice and helpful.
July 20, 2025
5
Dr Lava is so nice and thorough. He has helped me to get my asthma under control. All of the nurses and front desk people are really sweet too. Highly recommend.
July 19, 2025
5
Good and pleasant.
July 17, 2025
5
Good visit
June 18, 2025
5
The doctors and nurses care and listen.
May 31, 2025
5
Kind, knowledgable, punctual and all good listeners
May 25, 2025
5
Dr. Lava and staff are exceptional. Superb customer care.
May 24, 2025
4
Office staff is so pleasant. Appointments always on time. Office very clean. Dr. Lava is great. Over the past year have gotten very comfortable with him.
October 10, 2025
4
The doctor seemed to rush to me for the whole meeting. I was still trying to explain some things and he was on the way out the door.
August 17, 2025
4
My appt with Dr Lava and his staff was great.
June 3, 2025
3
I was early to my appt and had to wait for 45 min after the appt time before I saw the provider
September 14, 2025
3
I was early to my appt and had to wait for 45 min after the appt time before I saw the provider
September 14, 2025
4
Office staff is so pleasant. Appointments always on time. Office very clean. Dr. Lava is great. Over the past year have gotten very comfortable with him.
October 10, 2025
4
The doctor seemed to rush to me for the whole meeting. I was still trying to explain some things and he was on the way out the door.
August 17, 2025
4
My appt with Dr Lava and his staff was great.
June 3, 2025
5
Great practice. Dr. Lava is very patient oriented and take all time patients need for their care. Support staff office and sure Re excellent.
April 19, 2026
5
I have been visiting Wellstar Pulmonary for several years now and have always had a positive experience. I can't say enough about the front desk staff other than they treat me very well. Dr. Lava has been a great communicator with me even when I've been a bit "salty". He's answered my questions, given me professional advice and kept me on course even when I was on the fence. Thank you very much!
April 17, 2026
5
Would rather face-to-face but due to surgery unable to drive. This permitted me to receive care ask questions etc
April 17, 2026
5
One of the employees took the time to find an answer to my question. I truly appreciate it'
April 16, 2026
5
This practice, the staff from the receptionist onto the checkout, these people are top-notch. They make me feel like I matter and I highly, highly enjoy going to visit when I need to. And just a really, really good practice. Thank you.
March 20, 2026
5
No wait . Doctor was through and helpful.
March 18, 2026
5
Dr. Lava is a great doctor. Front desk staff and nurses were wonderful.
February 27, 2026
5
Office clean and staff knowledgeable
February 26, 2026
5
He has been my Dr. since 10/2017. I plan on keeping him.
February 1, 2026
5
Always a pleasant, personal and professional experience.
January 10, 2026
5
The office staff was pleasant and very helpful. The doctor is always friendly and remembers both my wife and me and ask where we have been and where we are planning to go next.
January 5, 2026
5
Dr Lava ,his nurses and front desk and rear desk attendants are great. Love and respect them all
November 17, 2025
5
Dr. Lava is a caring compassionate man who makes you really feel like he cares. Thank you Dr. Lava.
November 5, 2025
5
I've always had a great experience here. The staff is always pleasant and Dr Lava never rushes the appointment. He explains things well and answers all questions carefully and completely.
November 5, 2025
5
Dr. Lava is so easy to talk to and he explains everything so well. Everyone in this office is so nice and I really appreciate DrLava and staff! Thank you!
October 11, 2025
5
Everyone was terrific!
September 13, 2025
5
Dr. Lava and staff created a relaxed and supportive environment where I was able to discuss a number of my concerns. My questions were answered in an easygoing vernacular. It was a positive experience.
August 15, 2025
5
Convenient location and positive experience all-around
August 13, 2025
5
All of the staff is super nice and helpful.
July 20, 2025
5
Dr Lava is so nice and thorough. He has helped me to get my asthma under control. All of the nurses and front desk people are really sweet too. Highly recommend.
July 19, 2025
5
Good and pleasant.
July 17, 2025
5
Good visit
June 18, 2025
5
The doctors and nurses care and listen.
May 31, 2025
5
Kind, knowledgable, punctual and all good listeners
May 25, 2025
5
Dr. Lava and staff are exceptional. Superb customer care.
May 24, 2025
5
Great practice. Dr. Lava is very patient oriented and take all time patients need for their care. Support staff office and sure Re excellent.
April 19, 2026
5
I have been visiting Wellstar Pulmonary for several years now and have always had a positive experience. I can't say enough about the front desk staff other than they treat me very well. Dr. Lava has been a great communicator with me even when I've been a bit "salty". He's answered my questions, given me professional advice and kept me on course even when I was on the fence. Thank you very much!
April 17, 2026
5
Would rather face-to-face but due to surgery unable to drive. This permitted me to receive care ask questions etc
April 17, 2026
5
One of the employees took the time to find an answer to my question. I truly appreciate it'
April 16, 2026
5
This practice, the staff from the receptionist onto the checkout, these people are top-notch. They make me feel like I matter and I highly, highly enjoy going to visit when I need to. And just a really, really good practice. Thank you.
March 20, 2026
5
No wait . Doctor was through and helpful.
March 18, 2026
5
Dr. Lava is a great doctor. Front desk staff and nurses were wonderful.
February 27, 2026
5
Office clean and staff knowledgeable
February 26, 2026
5
He has been my Dr. since 10/2017. I plan on keeping him.
February 1, 2026
5
Always a pleasant, personal and professional experience.
January 10, 2026
5
The office staff was pleasant and very helpful. The doctor is always friendly and remembers both my wife and me and ask where we have been and where we are planning to go next.
January 5, 2026
5
Dr Lava ,his nurses and front desk and rear desk attendants are great. Love and respect them all
November 17, 2025
5
Dr. Lava is a caring compassionate man who makes you really feel like he cares. Thank you Dr. Lava.
November 5, 2025
5
I've always had a great experience here. The staff is always pleasant and Dr Lava never rushes the appointment. He explains things well and answers all questions carefully and completely.
November 5, 2025
5
Dr. Lava is so easy to talk to and he explains everything so well. Everyone in this office is so nice and I really appreciate DrLava and staff! Thank you!
October 11, 2025
4
Office staff is so pleasant. Appointments always on time. Office very clean. Dr. Lava is great. Over the past year have gotten very comfortable with him.
October 10, 2025
3
I was early to my appt and had to wait for 45 min after the appt time before I saw the provider
September 14, 2025
5
Everyone was terrific!
September 13, 2025
4
The doctor seemed to rush to me for the whole meeting. I was still trying to explain some things and he was on the way out the door.
August 17, 2025
5
Dr. Lava and staff created a relaxed and supportive environment where I was able to discuss a number of my concerns. My questions were answered in an easygoing vernacular. It was a positive experience.
August 15, 2025
5
Convenient location and positive experience all-around
August 13, 2025
5
All of the staff is super nice and helpful.
July 20, 2025
5
Dr Lava is so nice and thorough. He has helped me to get my asthma under control. All of the nurses and front desk people are really sweet too. Highly recommend.
July 19, 2025
5
Good and pleasant.
July 17, 2025
5
Good visit
June 18, 2025
4
My appt with Dr Lava and his staff was great.
June 3, 2025
5
The doctors and nurses care and listen.
May 31, 2025
5
Kind, knowledgable, punctual and all good listeners
May 25, 2025
5
Dr. Lava and staff are exceptional. Superb customer care.
May 24, 2025
5
Dr. Lava and staff are exceptional. Superb customer care.
May 24, 2025
5
Kind, knowledgable, punctual and all good listeners
May 25, 2025
5
The doctors and nurses care and listen.
May 31, 2025
4
My appt with Dr Lava and his staff was great.
June 3, 2025
5
Good visit
June 18, 2025
5
Good and pleasant.
July 17, 2025
5
Dr Lava is so nice and thorough. He has helped me to get my asthma under control. All of the nurses and front desk people are really sweet too. Highly recommend.
July 19, 2025
5
All of the staff is super nice and helpful.
July 20, 2025
5
Convenient location and positive experience all-around
August 13, 2025
5
Dr. Lava and staff created a relaxed and supportive environment where I was able to discuss a number of my concerns. My questions were answered in an easygoing vernacular. It was a positive experience.
August 15, 2025
4
The doctor seemed to rush to me for the whole meeting. I was still trying to explain some things and he was on the way out the door.
August 17, 2025
5
Everyone was terrific!
September 13, 2025
3
I was early to my appt and had to wait for 45 min after the appt time before I saw the provider
September 14, 2025
4
Office staff is so pleasant. Appointments always on time. Office very clean. Dr. Lava is great. Over the past year have gotten very comfortable with him.
October 10, 2025
5
Dr. Lava is so easy to talk to and he explains everything so well. Everyone in this office is so nice and I really appreciate DrLava and staff! Thank you!
October 11, 2025
5
I've always had a great experience here. The staff is always pleasant and Dr Lava never rushes the appointment. He explains things well and answers all questions carefully and completely.
November 5, 2025
5
Dr. Lava is a caring compassionate man who makes you really feel like he cares. Thank you Dr. Lava.
November 5, 2025
5
Dr Lava ,his nurses and front desk and rear desk attendants are great. Love and respect them all
November 17, 2025
5
The office staff was pleasant and very helpful. The doctor is always friendly and remembers both my wife and me and ask where we have been and where we are planning to go next.
January 5, 2026
5
Always a pleasant, personal and professional experience.
January 10, 2026
5
He has been my Dr. since 10/2017. I plan on keeping him.
February 1, 2026
5
Office clean and staff knowledgeable
February 26, 2026
5
Dr. Lava is a great doctor. Front desk staff and nurses were wonderful.
February 27, 2026
5
No wait . Doctor was through and helpful.
March 18, 2026
5
This practice, the staff from the receptionist onto the checkout, these people are top-notch. They make me feel like I matter and I highly, highly enjoy going to visit when I need to. And just a really, really good practice. Thank you.
March 20, 2026
5
One of the employees took the time to find an answer to my question. I truly appreciate it'
April 16, 2026
5
Would rather face-to-face but due to surgery unable to drive. This permitted me to receive care ask questions etc
April 17, 2026
5
I have been visiting Wellstar Pulmonary for several years now and have always had a positive experience. I can't say enough about the front desk staff other than they treat me very well. Dr. Lava has been a great communicator with me even when I've been a bit "salty". He's answered my questions, given me professional advice and kept me on course even when I was on the fence. Thank you very much!
April 17, 2026
5
Great practice. Dr. Lava is very patient oriented and take all time patients need for their care. Support staff office and sure Re excellent.
April 19, 2026
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 American Board of Internal Medicine Critical Care
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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