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Michael G. Lester MD

Assistant Professor of Medicine

About Michael G. Lester

Areas of Expertise

  • Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

Location

Vanderbilt Lung Institute One Hundred Oaks
719 Thompson Lane, Suite 20300
Nashville, TN 37204

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Harvard Medical School, 2014
  • Residency - Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 2017
  • Chief Resident, Internal Medicine - Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 2017
  • Fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2021

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2017
  • Pulmonary Disease - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2020
  • Critical Care Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2021

Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
Ever since I started coming to Dr. Lester, his devotion to figure out my issues have helped me to feel better than I have since I was young.
February 19, 2026
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Dr. Lester is the best. So caring and kind. His patient's well being is his number 1 goal.
February 16, 2026
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Dr. Lester provides consistent, excellent care and knowledge of my disease.
February 8, 2026
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Dr Lester is my most favorite provider at Vanderbilt
February 8, 2026
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Dr.Lester has been the best doctor I have ever had in my entire life.He is always answering any questions.I have and giving me the best solutions to my problem.He is A plus, five star, perfect.
February 2, 2026
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Much better satisfaction at this level of procedure (after testing & initial O/V) than from KY & other non-Vanderbilt institutions.
January 30, 2026
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Dr. Lester is so kind. He always wants to know how we really are. We ask about his children and he just beams as he shows us a picture or two. You're so fortunate to have him on staff!
January 24, 2026
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Dr. Lester is exceptionally competent and caring
January 20, 2026
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Dr. Lester is a brilliant doctor who strives to ensure his patients receive the best and most current medical care. I'm blessed to have him as my doctor.
January 20, 2026
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